Harlesden and Kensal Green vs East and West Peckham, Mereworth & Wateringbury

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    7/100
    Harlesden and Kensal Green Metropolitan Police Service
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      89/100
      East and West Peckham, Mereworth & Wateringbury Kent Police

      Harlesden and Kensal Green vs East and West Peckham, Mereworth & Wateringbury Results

      A
      7/100
      High Crime
      Harlesden and Kensal Green
      Metropolitan Police Service
      10,208 crimes / 12m
      ↑3.2% trend
      28.8% resolved
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      VS
      B
      89/100
      Very Safe
      East and West Peckham, Mereworth & Wateringbury
      Kent Police
      15 crimes / 12m
      ↓40% trend
      0% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Harlesden and Kensal Green
      B East and West Peckham, Mereworth & Wateringbury
      Safety Score
      7/100 High Crime
      89/100 Very Safe
      Total Crimes
      10,208
      15
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      9,895
      25
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑3.2%
      ↓40%
      Resolution Rate ?
      28.8%
      0%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Harlesden and Kensal Green
      B East and West Peckham, Mereworth & Wateringbury
      Violent Crime
      2,576 ↑4%
      5 ↑0%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      2,895 ↑13%
      4 ↑0%
      Other Theft
      674 ↑6%
      0 ↓100%
      Vehicle Crime
      751 ↓11%
      0
      Burglary
      330 ↓28%
      3 ↓63%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      463 ↓5%
      2 ↓50%
      Drugs
      662 ↑26%
      1 ↑0%
      Public Order
      513 ↓7%
      0
      Robbery
      318 ↑1%
      0
      Shoplifting
      428 ↓8%
      0
      Theft from Person
      340 ↓11%
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      78 ↓6%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      52 ↑0%
      0 ↓100%
      Other Crime
      128 ↑66%
      0
      Overall Verdict
      B East and West Peckham, Mereworth & Wateringbury is the safer choice — scoring 89/100 vs 7/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Harlesden and Kensal Green safer than East and West Peckham, Mereworth & Wateringbury?

      Harlesden and Kensal Green has a safety score of 7/100 (High Crime) and recorded 10,208 crimes in the last 12 months. East and West Peckham, Mereworth & Wateringbury has a safety score of 89/100 (Very Safe) with 15 crimes. East and West Peckham, Mereworth & Wateringbury scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

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

      Harlesden and Kensal Green shows a year-on-year crime trend of +3.2% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. East and West Peckham, Mereworth & Wateringbury shows -40% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

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

      In Harlesden and Kensal Green, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Anti-Social Behaviour (2,895 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 Harlesden and Kensal Green and East and West Peckham, Mereworth & Wateringbury?

      Harlesden and Kensal Green recorded 2,895 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 Harlesden and Kensal Green vs East and West Peckham, Mereworth & Wateringbury?

      Violent crime in Harlesden and Kensal Green totalled 2,576 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 Harlesden and Kensal Green and East and West Peckham, Mereworth & Wateringbury in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Harlesden and Kensal Green recorded 9,895 crimes (now 10,208, a change of +3.2%). East and West Peckham, Mereworth & Wateringbury recorded 25 crimes previously (now 15, -40%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Harlesden and Kensal Green 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. Harlesden and Kensal Green has a resolution rate of 28.8% 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 Harlesden and Kensal Green and East and West Peckham, Mereworth & Wateringbury?

      Harlesden and Kensal Green 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 Harlesden and Kensal Green 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 Harlesden and Kensal Green or East and West Peckham, Mereworth & Wateringbury on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Harlesden and Kensal Green 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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