Snodland West & Holborough Lakes vs The Meads

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    68/100
    Snodland West & Holborough Lakes Kent Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      29/100
      The Meads Kent Police

      Snodland West & Holborough Lakes vs The Meads Results

      A
      68/100
      Safe
      Snodland West & Holborough Lakes
      Kent Police
      191 crimes / 12m
      ↑11.1% trend
      14.3% resolved
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      VS
      B
      29/100
      Below Average
      The Meads
      Kent Police
      559 crimes / 12m
      ↑93.4% trend
      30.1% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Snodland West & Holborough Lakes
      B The Meads
      Safety Score
      68/100 Safe
      29/100 Below Average
      Total Crimes
      191
      559
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      172
      289
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑11.1%
      ↑93.4%
      Resolution Rate ?
      14.3%
      30.1%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Snodland West & Holborough Lakes
      B The Meads
      Violent Crime
      53 ↓15%
      226 ↑75%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      67 ↑148%
      100 ↑67%
      Other Theft
      11 ↑120%
      31 ↑210%
      Vehicle Crime
      12 ↓14%
      21 ↑110%
      Burglary
      5 ↓38%
      15 ↑650%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      17 ↓54%
      46 ↑84%
      Drugs
      11 ↑175%
      16 ↓16%
      Public Order
      3 ↓40%
      19 ↑90%
      Robbery
      1
      5
      Shoplifting
      1
      49 ↑390%
      Theft from Person
      1
      3
      Bicycle Theft
      0 ↓100%
      1 ↓50%
      Possession of Weapons
      0 ↓100%
      10 ↑233%
      Other Crime
      9 ↑29%
      17 ↑89%
      Overall Verdict
      A Snodland West & Holborough Lakes is the safer choice — scoring 68/100 vs 29/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Snodland West & Holborough Lakes safer than The Meads?

      Snodland West & Holborough Lakes has a safety score of 68/100 (Safe) and recorded 191 crimes in the last 12 months. The Meads has a safety score of 29/100 (Below Average) with 559 crimes. Snodland West & Holborough Lakes scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Snodland West & Holborough Lakes vs The Meads?

      Snodland West & Holborough Lakes shows a year-on-year crime trend of +11.1% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. The Meads shows +93.4% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Snodland West & Holborough Lakes and The Meads?

      In Snodland West & Holborough Lakes, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Anti-Social Behaviour (67 incidents). In The Meads, it is Violent Crime (226 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Snodland West & Holborough Lakes and The Meads?

      Snodland West & Holborough Lakes recorded 67 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while The Meads recorded 100. 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 Snodland West & Holborough Lakes vs The Meads?

      Violent crime in Snodland West & Holborough Lakes totalled 53 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 226 in The Meads. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Snodland West & Holborough Lakes and The Meads in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Snodland West & Holborough Lakes recorded 172 crimes (now 191, a change of +11.1%). The Meads recorded 289 crimes previously (now 559, +93.4%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Snodland West & Holborough Lakes and The Meads?

      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. Snodland West & Holborough Lakes has a resolution rate of 14.3% and The Meads has 30.1%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Snodland West & Holborough Lakes and The Meads?

      Snodland West & Holborough Lakes falls within the Kent Police boundary. The Meads 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 Snodland West & Holborough Lakes and The Meads?

      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 Snodland West & Holborough Lakes or The Meads on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Snodland West & Holborough Lakes and The Meads. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.

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