Swanley Christchurch and Swanley Village vs The Meads

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    37/100
    Swanley Christchurch and Swanley Village Kent Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      29/100
      The Meads Kent Police

      Swanley Christchurch and Swanley Village vs The Meads Results

      A
      37/100
      Below Average
      Swanley Christchurch and Swanley Village
      Kent Police
      557 crimes / 12m
      ↑14.1% trend
      44.9% 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 Swanley Christchurch and Swanley Village
      B The Meads
      Safety Score
      37/100 Below Average
      29/100 Below Average
      Total Crimes
      557
      559
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      488
      289
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑14.1%
      ↑93.4%
      Resolution Rate ?
      44.9%
      30.1%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Swanley Christchurch and Swanley Village
      B The Meads
      Violent Crime
      182 ↑8%
      226 ↑75%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      101 ↑51%
      100 ↑67%
      Other Theft
      23 ↓30%
      31 ↑210%
      Vehicle Crime
      37 ↓8%
      21 ↑110%
      Burglary
      10 ↓23%
      15 ↑650%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      53 ↑20%
      46 ↑84%
      Drugs
      36 ↑112%
      16 ↓16%
      Public Order
      30 ↑76%
      19 ↑90%
      Robbery
      3
      5
      Shoplifting
      50 ↓30%
      49 ↑390%
      Theft from Person
      1 ↑0%
      3
      Bicycle Theft
      1
      1 ↓50%
      Possession of Weapons
      7 ↑40%
      10 ↑233%
      Other Crime
      23 ↑109%
      17 ↑89%
      Overall Verdict
      A Swanley Christchurch and Swanley Village is the safer choice — scoring 37/100 vs 29/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Swanley Christchurch and Swanley Village safer than The Meads?

      Swanley Christchurch and Swanley Village has a safety score of 37/100 (Below Average) and recorded 557 crimes in the last 12 months. The Meads has a safety score of 29/100 (Below Average) with 559 crimes. Swanley Christchurch and Swanley Village scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Swanley Christchurch and Swanley Village vs The Meads?

      Swanley Christchurch and Swanley Village shows a year-on-year crime trend of +14.1% — 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 Swanley Christchurch and Swanley Village and The Meads?

      In Swanley Christchurch and Swanley Village, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (182 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 Swanley Christchurch and Swanley Village and The Meads?

      Swanley Christchurch and Swanley Village recorded 101 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 Swanley Christchurch and Swanley Village vs The Meads?

      Violent crime in Swanley Christchurch and Swanley Village totalled 182 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 Swanley Christchurch and Swanley Village and The Meads in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Swanley Christchurch and Swanley Village recorded 488 crimes (now 557, a change of +14.1%). The Meads recorded 289 crimes previously (now 559, +93.4%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Swanley Christchurch and Swanley Village 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. Swanley Christchurch and Swanley Village has a resolution rate of 44.9% and The Meads has 30.1%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Swanley Christchurch and Swanley Village and The Meads?

      Swanley Christchurch and Swanley Village 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 Swanley Christchurch and Swanley Village 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 Swanley Christchurch and Swanley Village or The Meads on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Swanley Christchurch and Swanley Village and The Meads. 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.