Canons vs East and West Peckham, Mereworth & Wateringbury

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    5/100
    Canons Metropolitan Police Service
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      93/100
      East and West Peckham, Mereworth & Wateringbury Kent Police

      Canons vs East and West Peckham, Mereworth & Wateringbury Results

      A
      5/100
      High Crime
      Canons
      Metropolitan Police Service
      3,991 crimes / 12m
      ↑6.9% trend
      18.4% resolved
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      VS
      B
      93/100
      Very Safe
      East and West Peckham, Mereworth & Wateringbury
      Kent Police
      16 crimes / 12m
      ↓0% trend
      100% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Canons
      B East and West Peckham, Mereworth & Wateringbury
      Safety Score
      5/100 High Crime
      93/100 Very Safe
      Total Crimes
      3,991
      16
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      3,732
      16
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑6.9%
      ↓0%
      Resolution Rate ?
      18.4%
      100%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Canons
      B East and West Peckham, Mereworth & Wateringbury
      Violent Crime
      937 ↑2%
      6 ↑20%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      1,031 ↑18%
      4 ↑0%
      Other Theft
      277 ↑5%
      1
      Vehicle Crime
      338 ↑4%
      0
      Burglary
      336 ↑45%
      3 ↓25%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      149 ↓16%
      1 ↓67%
      Drugs
      145 ↓4%
      1
      Public Order
      181 ↓10%
      0
      Robbery
      106 ↑13%
      0
      Shoplifting
      265 ↑12%
      0
      Theft from Person
      145 ↓24%
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      15 ↓21%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      23 ↑53%
      0
      Other Crime
      43 ↑10%
      0
      Overall Verdict
      B East and West Peckham, Mereworth & Wateringbury is the safer choice — scoring 93/100 vs 5/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Canons safer than East and West Peckham, Mereworth & Wateringbury?

      Canons has a safety score of 5/100 (High Crime) and recorded 3,991 crimes in the last 12 months. East and West Peckham, Mereworth & Wateringbury has a safety score of 93/100 (Very Safe) with 16 crimes. East and West Peckham, Mereworth & Wateringbury scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Canons vs East and West Peckham, Mereworth & Wateringbury?

      Canons shows a year-on-year crime trend of +6.9% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. East and West Peckham, Mereworth & Wateringbury shows 0% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Canons and East and West Peckham, Mereworth & Wateringbury?

      In Canons, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Anti-Social Behaviour (1,031 incidents). In East and West Peckham, Mereworth & Wateringbury, it is Violent Crime (6 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Canons and East and West Peckham, Mereworth & Wateringbury?

      Canons recorded 1,031 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while East and West Peckham, Mereworth & Wateringbury recorded 4. 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 Canons vs East and West Peckham, Mereworth & Wateringbury?

      Violent crime in Canons totalled 937 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 6 in East and West Peckham, Mereworth & Wateringbury. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Canons and East and West Peckham, Mereworth & Wateringbury in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Canons recorded 3,732 crimes (now 3,991, a change of +6.9%). East and West Peckham, Mereworth & Wateringbury recorded 16 crimes previously (now 16, 0%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Canons and East and West Peckham, Mereworth & Wateringbury?

      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. Canons has a resolution rate of 18.4% and East and West Peckham, Mereworth & Wateringbury has 100%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Canons and East and West Peckham, Mereworth & Wateringbury?

      Canons falls within the Metropolitan Police Service boundary. East and West Peckham, Mereworth & Wateringbury 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 Canons and East and West Peckham, Mereworth & Wateringbury?

      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 Canons or East and West Peckham, Mereworth & Wateringbury on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Canons and East and West Peckham, Mereworth & Wateringbury. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.

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