Meopham North vs Nailbourne

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    78/100
    Meopham North Kent Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      74/100
      Nailbourne Kent Police

      Meopham North vs Nailbourne Results

      A
      78/100
      Safe
      Meopham North
      Kent Police
      135 crimes / 12m
      ↓10% trend
      36.4% resolved
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      VS
      B
      74/100
      Safe
      Nailbourne
      Kent Police
      161 crimes / 12m
      ↓11.5% trend
      40% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Meopham North
      B Nailbourne
      Safety Score
      78/100 Safe
      74/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      135
      161
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      150
      182
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓10%
      ↓11.5%
      Resolution Rate ?
      36.4%
      40%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Meopham North
      B Nailbourne
      Violent Crime
      47 ↓6%
      71 ↓17%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      27 ↑69%
      14 ↑8%
      Other Theft
      7 ↓50%
      9 ↓44%
      Vehicle Crime
      10 ↓29%
      18 ↓45%
      Burglary
      16 ↑0%
      6 ↑200%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      8 ↓47%
      24 ↑118%
      Drugs
      1 ↓50%
      4
      Public Order
      9 ↑50%
      5 ↓38%
      Robbery
      1 ↑0%
      0 ↓100%
      Shoplifting
      4 ↓33%
      3 ↓25%
      Possession of Weapons
      1 ↓67%
      2 ↑100%
      Other Crime
      4 ↓43%
      5 ↓29%
      Overall Verdict
      These two areas are very closely matched — the metrics are split evenly between them.
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Meopham North safer than Nailbourne?

      Meopham North has a safety score of 78/100 (Safe) and recorded 135 crimes in the last 12 months. Nailbourne has a safety score of 74/100 (Safe) with 161 crimes. Meopham North scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Meopham North vs Nailbourne?

      Meopham North shows a year-on-year crime trend of -10% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Nailbourne shows -11.5% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

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

      In Meopham North, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (47 incidents). In Nailbourne, it is Violent Crime (71 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

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

      Meopham North recorded 27 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Nailbourne recorded 14. 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 Meopham North vs Nailbourne?

      Violent crime in Meopham North totalled 47 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 71 in Nailbourne. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

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

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Meopham North recorded 150 crimes (now 135, a change of -10%). Nailbourne recorded 182 crimes previously (now 161, -11.5%).

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

      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. Meopham North has a resolution rate of 36.4% and Nailbourne has 40%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Meopham North and Nailbourne?

      Meopham North falls within the Kent Police boundary. Nailbourne 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 Meopham North and Nailbourne?

      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 Meopham North or Nailbourne on a crime map?

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

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