Meopham North vs Sandwich

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    78/100
    Meopham North Kent Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      43/100
      Sandwich Kent Police

      Meopham North vs Sandwich Results

      A
      78/100
      Safe
      Meopham North
      Kent Police
      135 crimes / 12m
      ↓10% trend
      36.4% resolved
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      VS
      B
      43/100
      Below Average
      Sandwich
      Kent Police
      487 crimes / 12m
      ↓14% trend
      23.5% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Meopham North
      B Sandwich
      Safety Score
      78/100 Safe
      43/100 Below Average
      Total Crimes
      135
      487
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      150
      566
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓10%
      ↓14%
      Resolution Rate ?
      36.4%
      23.5%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Meopham North
      B Sandwich
      Violent Crime
      47 ↓6%
      209 ↓8%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      27 ↑69%
      91 ↑8%
      Other Theft
      7 ↓50%
      26 ↓37%
      Vehicle Crime
      10 ↓29%
      15 ↓62%
      Burglary
      16 ↑0%
      7 ↓59%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      8 ↓47%
      42 ↓26%
      Drugs
      1 ↓50%
      13 ↓19%
      Public Order
      9 ↑50%
      23 ↑0%
      Robbery
      1 ↑0%
      2
      Shoplifting
      4 ↓33%
      31 ↓9%
      Theft from Person
      0
      1
      Bicycle Theft
      0
      3 ↓25%
      Possession of Weapons
      1 ↓67%
      1 ↓86%
      Other Crime
      4 ↓43%
      23 ↑28%
      Overall Verdict
      A Meopham North is the safer choice — scoring 78/100 vs 43/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Meopham North safer than Sandwich?

      Meopham North has a safety score of 78/100 (Safe) and recorded 135 crimes in the last 12 months. Sandwich has a safety score of 43/100 (Below Average) with 487 crimes. Meopham North scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Meopham North vs Sandwich?

      Meopham North shows a year-on-year crime trend of -10% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Sandwich shows -14% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

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

      In Meopham North, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (47 incidents). In Sandwich, it is Violent Crime (209 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

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

      Meopham North recorded 27 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Sandwich recorded 91. 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 Sandwich?

      Violent crime in Meopham North totalled 47 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 209 in Sandwich. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Meopham North and Sandwich 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%). Sandwich recorded 566 crimes previously (now 487, -14%).

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

      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 Sandwich has 23.5%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Meopham North and Sandwich?

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

      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 Sandwich on a crime map?

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