Northfleet & Springhead vs Meopham South & Vigo

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    10/100
    Northfleet & Springhead Kent Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      89/100
      Meopham South & Vigo Kent Police

      Northfleet & Springhead vs Meopham South & Vigo Results

      A
      10/100
      High Crime
      Northfleet & Springhead
      Kent Police
      1,642 crimes / 12m
      ↓7.4% trend
      32.9% resolved
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      VS
      B
      89/100
      Very Safe
      Meopham South & Vigo
      Kent Police
      59 crimes / 12m
      ↓25.3% trend
      50% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Northfleet & Springhead
      B Meopham South & Vigo
      Safety Score
      10/100 High Crime
      89/100 Very Safe
      Total Crimes
      1,642
      59
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      1,773
      79
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓7.4%
      ↓25.3%
      Resolution Rate ?
      32.9%
      50%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Northfleet & Springhead
      B Meopham South & Vigo
      Violent Crime
      642 ↓8%
      26 ↓26%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      230 ↑14%
      11 ↑22%
      Other Theft
      123 ↑0%
      6 ↑50%
      Vehicle Crime
      75 ↓32%
      1 ↓80%
      Burglary
      38 ↓14%
      1 ↓83%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      226 ↑3%
      6 ↓14%
      Drugs
      89 ↓39%
      0 ↓100%
      Public Order
      99 ↓15%
      3 ↓25%
      Robbery
      9 ↓18%
      0
      Shoplifting
      31 ↑55%
      1 ↑0%
      Theft from Person
      9 ↑80%
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      6 ↑20%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      21 ↑62%
      2
      Other Crime
      44 ↓28%
      2 ↓67%
      Overall Verdict
      B Meopham South & Vigo is the safer choice — scoring 89/100 vs 10/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Northfleet & Springhead safer than Meopham South & Vigo?

      Northfleet & Springhead has a safety score of 10/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,642 crimes in the last 12 months. Meopham South & Vigo has a safety score of 89/100 (Very Safe) with 59 crimes. Meopham South & Vigo scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Northfleet & Springhead vs Meopham South & Vigo?

      Northfleet & Springhead shows a year-on-year crime trend of -7.4% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Meopham South & Vigo shows -25.3% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Northfleet & Springhead and Meopham South & Vigo?

      In Northfleet & Springhead, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (642 incidents). In Meopham South & Vigo, it is Violent Crime (26 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Northfleet & Springhead and Meopham South & Vigo?

      Northfleet & Springhead recorded 230 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Meopham South & Vigo recorded 11. 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 Northfleet & Springhead vs Meopham South & Vigo?

      Violent crime in Northfleet & Springhead totalled 642 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 26 in Meopham South & Vigo. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Northfleet & Springhead and Meopham South & Vigo in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Northfleet & Springhead recorded 1,773 crimes (now 1,642, a change of -7.4%). Meopham South & Vigo recorded 79 crimes previously (now 59, -25.3%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Northfleet & Springhead 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. Northfleet & Springhead has a resolution rate of 32.9% and Meopham South & Vigo has 50%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Northfleet & Springhead and Meopham South & Vigo?

      Northfleet & Springhead 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 Northfleet & Springhead 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 Northfleet & Springhead or Meopham South & Vigo on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Northfleet & Springhead and Meopham South & Vigo. 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.