Margate Central vs Meopham South & Vigo
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Margate Central 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 Margate Central safer than Meopham South & Vigo?
Margate Central has a safety score of 3/100 (High Crime) and recorded 2,804 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 Margate Central vs Meopham South & Vigo?
Margate Central shows a year-on-year crime trend of +22.5% — 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 Margate Central and Meopham South & Vigo?
In Margate Central, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (942 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 Margate Central and Meopham South & Vigo?
Margate Central recorded 580 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 Margate Central vs Meopham South & Vigo?
Violent crime in Margate Central totalled 942 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 Margate Central and Meopham South & Vigo in the previous year?
In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Margate Central recorded 2,290 crimes (now 2,804, a change of +22.5%). Meopham South & Vigo recorded 77 crimes previously (now 65, -15.6%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Margate Central 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. Margate Central has a resolution rate of 27.5% and Meopham South & Vigo has 0%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Margate Central and Meopham South & Vigo?
Margate Central 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 Margate Central 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 Margate Central or Meopham South & Vigo on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Margate Central and Meopham South & Vigo. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.