Dalgarno 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
    Dalgarno Metropolitan Police Service
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      93/100
      East and West Peckham, Mereworth & Wateringbury Kent Police

      Dalgarno vs East and West Peckham, Mereworth & Wateringbury Results

      A
      8/100
      High Crime
      Dalgarno
      Metropolitan Police Service
      14,842 crimes / 12m
      ↑2.5% trend
      32.9% 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 Dalgarno
      B East and West Peckham, Mereworth & Wateringbury
      Safety Score
      8/100 High Crime
      93/100 Very Safe
      Total Crimes
      14,842
      16
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      14,479
      16
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑2.5%
      ↓0%
      Resolution Rate ?
      32.9%
      100%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Dalgarno
      B East and West Peckham, Mereworth & Wateringbury
      Violent Crime
      3,535 ↑2%
      6 ↑20%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      3,029 ↓8%
      4 ↑0%
      Other Theft
      1,073 ↓7%
      1
      Vehicle Crime
      873 ↑9%
      0
      Burglary
      566 ↓6%
      3 ↓25%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      457 ↓28%
      1 ↓67%
      Drugs
      1,064 ↑32%
      1
      Public Order
      771 ↑6%
      0
      Robbery
      354 ↓12%
      0
      Shoplifting
      2,134 ↑53%
      0
      Theft from Person
      608 ↓24%
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      134 ↓30%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      109 ↑14%
      0
      Other Crime
      135 ↑8%
      0
      Overall Verdict
      B East and West Peckham, Mereworth & Wateringbury is the safer choice — scoring 93/100 vs 8/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

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

      Dalgarno has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) and recorded 14,842 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 Dalgarno vs East and West Peckham, Mereworth & Wateringbury?

      Dalgarno shows a year-on-year crime trend of +2.5% — 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 Dalgarno and East and West Peckham, Mereworth & Wateringbury?

      In Dalgarno, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (3,535 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 Dalgarno and East and West Peckham, Mereworth & Wateringbury?

      Dalgarno recorded 3,029 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 Dalgarno vs East and West Peckham, Mereworth & Wateringbury?

      Violent crime in Dalgarno totalled 3,535 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 Dalgarno and East and West Peckham, Mereworth & Wateringbury in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Dalgarno recorded 14,479 crimes (now 14,842, a change of +2.5%). East and West Peckham, Mereworth & Wateringbury recorded 16 crimes previously (now 16, 0%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Dalgarno 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. Dalgarno has a resolution rate of 32.9% 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 Dalgarno and East and West Peckham, Mereworth & Wateringbury?

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

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Dalgarno 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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