The Meads vs Watling
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
The Meads vs Watling Results
Key Statistics (last 12 months)
Crime by Category (last 12 months)
Number of crimes per category — lower is better
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is The Meads safer than Watling?
The Meads has a safety score of 29/100 (Below Average) and recorded 559 crimes in the last 12 months. Watling has a safety score of 4/100 (High Crime) with 1,904 crimes. The Meads scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.
What is the crime trend in The Meads vs Watling?
The Meads shows a year-on-year crime trend of +93.4% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Watling shows +26.8% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.
What types of crime are most common in The Meads and Watling?
In The Meads, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (226 incidents). In Watling, it is Violent Crime (712 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.
How does anti-social behaviour compare between The Meads and Watling?
The Meads recorded 100 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Watling recorded 351. 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 The Meads vs Watling?
Violent crime in The Meads totalled 226 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 712 in Watling. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.
How many crimes were recorded in The Meads and Watling in the previous year?
In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, The Meads recorded 289 crimes (now 559, a change of +93.4%). Watling recorded 1,502 crimes previously (now 1,904, +26.8%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in The Meads and Watling?
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. The Meads has a resolution rate of 30.1% and Watling has 35.9%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers The Meads and Watling?
The Meads falls within the Kent Police boundary. Watling 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 The Meads and Watling?
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 The Meads or Watling on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both The Meads and Watling. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.