Meopham South & Vigo vs Tower Hamlets

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    81/100
    Meopham South & Vigo Kent Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      3/100
      Tower Hamlets Kent Police

      Meopham South & Vigo vs Tower Hamlets Results

      A
      81/100
      Safe
      Meopham South & Vigo
      Kent Police
      65 crimes / 12m
      ↓15.6% trend
      0% resolved
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      VS
      B
      3/100
      High Crime
      Tower Hamlets
      Kent Police
      1,271 crimes / 12m
      ↑85.3% trend
      29.1% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Meopham South & Vigo
      B Tower Hamlets
      Safety Score
      81/100 Safe
      3/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      65
      1,271
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      77
      686
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓15.6%
      ↑85.3%
      Resolution Rate ?
      0%
      29.1%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Meopham South & Vigo
      B Tower Hamlets
      Violent Crime
      28 ↓20%
      491 ↑43%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      8 ↓27%
      258 ↑121%
      Other Theft
      7 ↑75%
      55 ↑53%
      Vehicle Crime
      4 ↑0%
      30 ↑275%
      Burglary
      2 ↓67%
      13 ↓7%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      7 ↑17%
      129 ↑102%
      Drugs
      2 ↑0%
      68 ↑224%
      Public Order
      2 ↓50%
      61 ↑135%
      Robbery
      0
      9 ↑29%
      Shoplifting
      1 ↑0%
      86 ↑4200%
      Theft from Person
      0
      7 ↑133%
      Bicycle Theft
      0
      4 ↓20%
      Possession of Weapons
      2
      17 ↑113%
      Other Crime
      2 ↓50%
      43 ↑34%
      Overall Verdict
      A Meopham South & Vigo is the safer choice — scoring 81/100 vs 3/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Meopham South & Vigo safer than Tower Hamlets?

      Meopham South & Vigo has a safety score of 81/100 (Safe) and recorded 65 crimes in the last 12 months. Tower Hamlets has a safety score of 3/100 (High Crime) with 1,271 crimes. Meopham South & Vigo scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Meopham South & Vigo vs Tower Hamlets?

      Meopham South & Vigo shows a year-on-year crime trend of -15.6% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Tower Hamlets shows +85.3% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Meopham South & Vigo and Tower Hamlets?

      In Meopham South & Vigo, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (28 incidents). In Tower Hamlets, it is Violent Crime (491 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Meopham South & Vigo and Tower Hamlets?

      Meopham South & Vigo recorded 8 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Tower Hamlets recorded 258. 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 South & Vigo vs Tower Hamlets?

      Violent crime in Meopham South & Vigo totalled 28 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 491 in Tower Hamlets. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Meopham South & Vigo and Tower Hamlets in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Meopham South & Vigo recorded 77 crimes (now 65, a change of -15.6%). Tower Hamlets recorded 686 crimes previously (now 1,271, +85.3%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Meopham South & Vigo and Tower Hamlets?

      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 South & Vigo has a resolution rate of 0% and Tower Hamlets has 29.1%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Meopham South & Vigo and Tower Hamlets?

      Meopham South & Vigo falls within the Kent Police boundary. Tower Hamlets 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 South & Vigo and Tower Hamlets?

      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 South & Vigo or Tower Hamlets on a crime map?

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

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