Luton vs Meopham South & Vigo
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Luton vs Meopham South & Vigo Results
Key Statistics (last 12 months)
Crime by Category (last 12 months)
Number of crimes per category — lower is better
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Luton safer than Meopham South & Vigo?
Luton has a safety score of 3/100 (High Crime) and recorded 2,534 crimes in the last 12 months. Meopham South & Vigo has a safety score of 81/100 (Safe) with 65 crimes. Meopham South & Vigo scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.
What is the crime trend in Luton vs Meopham South & Vigo?
Luton shows a year-on-year crime trend of +59.9% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Meopham South & Vigo shows -15.6% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.
What types of crime are most common in Luton and Meopham South & Vigo?
In Luton, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (1,020 incidents). In Meopham South & Vigo, it is Violent Crime (28 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.
How does anti-social behaviour compare between Luton and Meopham South & Vigo?
Luton recorded 527 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Meopham South & Vigo recorded 8. 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 Luton vs Meopham South & Vigo?
Violent crime in Luton totalled 1,020 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 28 in Meopham South & Vigo. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.
How many crimes were recorded in Luton and Meopham South & Vigo in the previous year?
In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Luton recorded 1,585 crimes (now 2,534, a change of +59.9%). Meopham South & Vigo recorded 77 crimes previously (now 65, -15.6%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Luton and Meopham South & Vigo?
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. Luton has a resolution rate of 27.3% and Meopham South & Vigo has 0%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Luton and Meopham South & Vigo?
Luton falls within the Kent Police boundary. Meopham South & Vigo 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 Luton and Meopham South & Vigo?
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 Luton or Meopham South & Vigo on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Luton and Meopham South & Vigo. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.