Carshalton Central vs East and West Peckham, Mereworth & Wateringbury

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    8/100
    Carshalton Central Metropolitan Police Service
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      89/100
      East and West Peckham, Mereworth & Wateringbury Kent Police

      Carshalton Central vs East and West Peckham, Mereworth & Wateringbury Results

      A
      8/100
      High Crime
      Carshalton Central
      Metropolitan Police Service
      5,190 crimes / 12m
      ↓2.2% trend
      26.9% resolved
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      VS
      B
      89/100
      Very Safe
      East and West Peckham, Mereworth & Wateringbury
      Kent Police
      14 crimes / 12m
      ↓48.2% trend
      0% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Carshalton Central
      B East and West Peckham, Mereworth & Wateringbury
      Safety Score
      8/100 High Crime
      89/100 Very Safe
      Total Crimes
      5,190
      14
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      5,308
      27
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓2.2%
      ↓48.2%
      Resolution Rate ?
      26.9%
      0%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Carshalton Central
      B East and West Peckham, Mereworth & Wateringbury
      Violent Crime
      1,614 ↑5%
      5 ↓29%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      882 ↓6%
      4 ↑33%
      Other Theft
      283 ↓14%
      0 ↓100%
      Vehicle Crime
      312 ↓12%
      0
      Burglary
      279 ↑12%
      3 ↓63%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      264 ↓18%
      1 ↓80%
      Drugs
      243 ↑43%
      1 ↑0%
      Public Order
      338 ↓14%
      0
      Robbery
      91 ↓22%
      0
      Shoplifting
      660 ↑2%
      0
      Theft from Person
      89 ↓18%
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      35 ↓26%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      36 ↑71%
      0 ↓100%
      Other Crime
      64 ↓10%
      0
      Overall Verdict
      B East and West Peckham, Mereworth & Wateringbury is the safer choice — scoring 89/100 vs 8/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

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

      Carshalton Central has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) and recorded 5,190 crimes in the last 12 months. East and West Peckham, Mereworth & Wateringbury has a safety score of 89/100 (Very Safe) with 14 crimes. East and West Peckham, Mereworth & Wateringbury scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

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

      Carshalton Central shows a year-on-year crime trend of -2.2% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. East and West Peckham, Mereworth & Wateringbury shows -48.2% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

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

      In Carshalton Central, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (1,614 incidents). In East and West Peckham, Mereworth & Wateringbury, it is Violent Crime (5 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

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

      Carshalton Central recorded 882 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 Carshalton Central vs East and West Peckham, Mereworth & Wateringbury?

      Violent crime in Carshalton Central totalled 1,614 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 5 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 Carshalton Central and East and West Peckham, Mereworth & Wateringbury in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Carshalton Central recorded 5,308 crimes (now 5,190, a change of -2.2%). East and West Peckham, Mereworth & Wateringbury recorded 27 crimes previously (now 14, -48.2%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Carshalton Central 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. Carshalton Central has a resolution rate of 26.9% and East and West Peckham, Mereworth & Wateringbury has 0%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

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

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

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Carshalton Central 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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