Kingsgate vs Meopham North

Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    65/100
    Kingsgate Kent Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      78/100
      Meopham North Kent Police

      Kingsgate vs Meopham North Results

      A
      65/100
      Safe
      Kingsgate
      Kent Police
      172 crimes / 12m
      ↑173% trend
      36.2% resolved
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      VS
      B
      78/100
      Safe
      Meopham North
      Kent Police
      135 crimes / 12m
      ↓10% trend
      36.4% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Kingsgate
      B Meopham North
      Safety Score
      65/100 Safe
      78/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      172
      135
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      63
      150
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑173%
      ↓10%
      Resolution Rate ?
      36.2%
      36.4%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Kingsgate
      B Meopham North
      Violent Crime
      86 ↑169%
      47 ↓6%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      25 ↑108%
      27 ↑69%
      Other Theft
      11 ↑175%
      7 ↓50%
      Vehicle Crime
      6 ↑20%
      10 ↓29%
      Burglary
      5 ↑400%
      16 ↑0%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      16 ↑700%
      8 ↓47%
      Drugs
      9 ↑800%
      1 ↓50%
      Public Order
      7 ↑600%
      9 ↑50%
      Robbery
      0
      1 ↑0%
      Shoplifting
      1
      4 ↓33%
      Theft from Person
      1 ↑0%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      1 ↓50%
      1 ↓67%
      Other Crime
      4 ↑100%
      4 ↓43%
      Overall Verdict
      B Meopham North is the safer choice — scoring 78/100 vs 65/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Kingsgate safer than Meopham North?

      Kingsgate has a safety score of 65/100 (Safe) and recorded 172 crimes in the last 12 months. Meopham North has a safety score of 78/100 (Safe) with 135 crimes. Meopham North scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Kingsgate vs Meopham North?

      Kingsgate shows a year-on-year crime trend of +173% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Meopham North shows -10% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Kingsgate and Meopham North?

      In Kingsgate, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (86 incidents). In Meopham North, it is Violent Crime (47 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Kingsgate and Meopham North?

      Kingsgate recorded 25 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Meopham North recorded 27. Anti-social behaviour includes rowdiness, nuisance and disorder that disrupts daily life but may not result in a criminal charge.

      How do violent crime levels compare in Kingsgate vs Meopham North?

      Violent crime in Kingsgate totalled 86 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 47 in Meopham North. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Kingsgate and Meopham North in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Kingsgate recorded 63 crimes (now 172, a change of +173%). Meopham North recorded 150 crimes previously (now 135, -10%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Kingsgate and Meopham North?

      The resolution rate is the percentage of recorded crimes that resulted in a formal outcome — such as a charge, caution, penalty notice, or community resolution. Kingsgate has a resolution rate of 36.2% and Meopham North has 36.4%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Kingsgate and Meopham North?

      Kingsgate falls within the Kent Police boundary. Meopham North is covered by Kent Police. Each force operates independently and publishes crime data through the national UK Police API.

      What data is used to compare Kingsgate and Meopham North?

      CrimeRadar uses 36 months of official recorded crime data from the UK Police API, updated each month. The safety score combines crime volume relative to the force average, year-on-year trend direction, and resolution rate. All figures are based on crimes recorded within each police-defined neighbourhood boundary.

      Can I see Kingsgate or Meopham North on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Kingsgate and Meopham North. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.

      City rankings are based on official police force data areas, which cover cities and surrounding regions.