Meopham North vs Reculver

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    78/100
    Meopham North Kent Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      73/100
      Reculver Kent Police

      Meopham North vs Reculver Results

      A
      78/100
      Safe
      Meopham North
      Kent Police
      135 crimes / 12m
      ↓10% trend
      36.4% resolved
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      VS
      B
      73/100
      Safe
      Reculver
      Kent Police
      175 crimes / 12m
      ↓20.8% trend
      0% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Meopham North
      B Reculver
      Safety Score
      78/100 Safe
      73/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      135
      175
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      150
      221
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓10%
      ↓20.8%
      Resolution Rate ?
      36.4%
      0%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Meopham North
      B Reculver
      Violent Crime
      47 ↓6%
      65 ↓29%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      27 ↑69%
      31 ↓34%
      Other Theft
      7 ↓50%
      14 ↓7%
      Vehicle Crime
      10 ↓29%
      9 ↑50%
      Burglary
      16 ↑0%
      10 ↑100%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      8 ↓47%
      13 ↓46%
      Drugs
      1 ↓50%
      3 ↓57%
      Public Order
      9 ↑50%
      10 ↓23%
      Robbery
      1 ↑0%
      0
      Shoplifting
      4 ↓33%
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      0
      1 ↓50%
      Possession of Weapons
      1 ↓67%
      3
      Other Crime
      4 ↓43%
      16 ↑45%
      Overall Verdict
      A Meopham North is the safer choice — scoring 78/100 vs 73/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Meopham North safer than Reculver?

      Meopham North has a safety score of 78/100 (Safe) and recorded 135 crimes in the last 12 months. Reculver has a safety score of 73/100 (Safe) with 175 crimes. Meopham North scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Meopham North vs Reculver?

      Meopham North shows a year-on-year crime trend of -10% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Reculver shows -20.8% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

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

      In Meopham North, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (47 incidents). In Reculver, it is Violent Crime (65 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

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

      Meopham North recorded 27 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Reculver recorded 31. 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 Reculver?

      Violent crime in Meopham North totalled 47 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 65 in Reculver. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Meopham North and Reculver 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%). Reculver recorded 221 crimes previously (now 175, -20.8%).

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

      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 Reculver has 0%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Meopham North and Reculver?

      Meopham North falls within the Kent Police boundary. Reculver 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 Reculver?

      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 Reculver on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Meopham North and Reculver. 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.