The Meads vs Wayfield and Weeds Wood
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
The Meads vs Wayfield and Weeds Wood 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 Wayfield and Weeds Wood?
The Meads has a safety score of 29/100 (Below Average) and recorded 559 crimes in the last 12 months. Wayfield and Weeds Wood has a safety score of 3/100 (High Crime) with 1,443 crimes. The Meads scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.
What is the crime trend in The Meads vs Wayfield and Weeds Wood?
The Meads shows a year-on-year crime trend of +93.4% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Wayfield and Weeds Wood shows +38.4% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.
What types of crime are most common in The Meads and Wayfield and Weeds Wood?
In The Meads, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (226 incidents). In Wayfield and Weeds Wood, it is Violent Crime (512 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.
How does anti-social behaviour compare between The Meads and Wayfield and Weeds Wood?
The Meads recorded 100 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Wayfield and Weeds Wood recorded 507. 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 Wayfield and Weeds Wood?
Violent crime in The Meads totalled 226 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 512 in Wayfield and Weeds Wood. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.
How many crimes were recorded in The Meads and Wayfield and Weeds Wood 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%). Wayfield and Weeds Wood recorded 1,043 crimes previously (now 1,443, +38.4%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in The Meads and Wayfield and Weeds Wood?
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 Wayfield and Weeds Wood has 28.9%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers The Meads and Wayfield and Weeds Wood?
The Meads falls within the Kent Police boundary. Wayfield and Weeds Wood 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 Wayfield and Weeds Wood?
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 Wayfield and Weeds Wood on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both The Meads and Wayfield and Weeds Wood. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.