East Ham South vs Meopham South & Vigo

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    9/100
    East Ham South Metropolitan Police Service
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      89/100
      Meopham South & Vigo Kent Police

      East Ham South vs Meopham South & Vigo Results

      A
      9/100
      High Crime
      East Ham South
      Metropolitan Police Service
      10,352 crimes / 12m
      ↓3.8% trend
      31.6% resolved
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      VS
      B
      89/100
      Very Safe
      Meopham South & Vigo
      Kent Police
      59 crimes / 12m
      ↓25.3% trend
      50% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A East Ham South
      B Meopham South & Vigo
      Safety Score
      9/100 High Crime
      89/100 Very Safe
      Total Crimes
      10,352
      59
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      10,756
      79
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓3.8%
      ↓25.3%
      Resolution Rate ?
      31.6%
      50%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A East Ham South
      B Meopham South & Vigo
      Violent Crime
      2,819 ↑10%
      26 ↓26%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      1,923 ↓9%
      11 ↑22%
      Other Theft
      749 ↓21%
      6 ↑50%
      Vehicle Crime
      825 ↓19%
      1 ↓80%
      Burglary
      261 ↓32%
      1 ↓83%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      464 ↓2%
      6 ↓14%
      Drugs
      791 ↑29%
      0 ↓100%
      Public Order
      533 ↑17%
      3 ↓25%
      Robbery
      327 ↓9%
      0
      Shoplifting
      812 ↑9%
      1 ↑0%
      Theft from Person
      618 ↓29%
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      51 ↓44%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      64 ↑94%
      2
      Other Crime
      115 ↑24%
      2 ↓67%
      Overall Verdict
      B Meopham South & Vigo is the safer choice — scoring 89/100 vs 9/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is East Ham South safer than Meopham South & Vigo?

      East Ham South has a safety score of 9/100 (High Crime) and recorded 10,352 crimes in the last 12 months. Meopham South & Vigo has a safety score of 89/100 (Very Safe) with 59 crimes. Meopham South & Vigo scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in East Ham South vs Meopham South & Vigo?

      East Ham South shows a year-on-year crime trend of -3.8% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Meopham South & Vigo shows -25.3% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in East Ham South and Meopham South & Vigo?

      In East Ham South, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (2,819 incidents). In Meopham South & Vigo, it is Violent Crime (26 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between East Ham South and Meopham South & Vigo?

      East Ham South recorded 1,923 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Meopham South & Vigo recorded 11. 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 East Ham South vs Meopham South & Vigo?

      Violent crime in East Ham South totalled 2,819 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 26 in Meopham South & Vigo. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in East Ham South and Meopham South & Vigo in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, East Ham South recorded 10,756 crimes (now 10,352, a change of -3.8%). Meopham South & Vigo recorded 79 crimes previously (now 59, -25.3%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in East Ham South and Meopham South & Vigo?

      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. East Ham South has a resolution rate of 31.6% and Meopham South & Vigo has 50%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers East Ham South and Meopham South & Vigo?

      East Ham South falls within the Metropolitan Police Service boundary. Meopham South & Vigo 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 East Ham South and Meopham South & Vigo?

      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 East Ham South or Meopham South & Vigo on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both East Ham South and Meopham South & Vigo. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.

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