Tankerton vs The Meads

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    51/100
    Tankerton Kent Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      29/100
      The Meads Kent Police

      Tankerton vs The Meads Results

      A
      51/100
      Average
      Tankerton
      Kent Police
      383 crimes / 12m
      ↑157.1% trend
      47.1% 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 Tankerton
      B The Meads
      Safety Score
      51/100 Average
      29/100 Below Average
      Total Crimes
      383
      559
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      149
      289
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑157.1%
      ↑93.4%
      Resolution Rate ?
      47.1%
      30.1%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Tankerton
      B The Meads
      Violent Crime
      116 ↑71%
      226 ↑75%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      54 ↑260%
      100 ↑67%
      Other Theft
      17 ↑21%
      31 ↑210%
      Vehicle Crime
      34 ↑240%
      21 ↑110%
      Burglary
      16 ↑129%
      15 ↑650%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      38 ↑443%
      46 ↑84%
      Drugs
      6 ↑100%
      16 ↓16%
      Public Order
      11 ↑57%
      19 ↑90%
      Robbery
      3
      5
      Shoplifting
      78 ↑680%
      49 ↑390%
      Theft from Person
      1 ↑0%
      3
      Bicycle Theft
      1 ↑0%
      1 ↓50%
      Possession of Weapons
      0 ↓100%
      10 ↑233%
      Other Crime
      8 ↑60%
      17 ↑89%
      Overall Verdict
      A Tankerton is the safer choice — scoring 51/100 vs 29/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Tankerton safer than The Meads?

      Tankerton has a safety score of 51/100 (Average) and recorded 383 crimes in the last 12 months. The Meads has a safety score of 29/100 (Below Average) with 559 crimes. Tankerton scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Tankerton vs The Meads?

      Tankerton shows a year-on-year crime trend of +157.1% — 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 Tankerton and The Meads?

      In Tankerton, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (116 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 Tankerton and The Meads?

      Tankerton recorded 54 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 Tankerton vs The Meads?

      Violent crime in Tankerton totalled 116 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 Tankerton and The Meads in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Tankerton recorded 149 crimes (now 383, a change of +157.1%). The Meads recorded 289 crimes previously (now 559, +93.4%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Tankerton 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. Tankerton has a resolution rate of 47.1% and The Meads has 30.1%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Tankerton and The Meads?

      Tankerton 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 Tankerton 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 Tankerton or The Meads on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Tankerton 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.