Kenley vs Meopham South & Vigo

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    18/100
    Kenley Metropolitan Police Service
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      93/100
      Meopham South & Vigo Kent Police

      Kenley vs Meopham South & Vigo Results

      A
      18/100
      High Crime
      Kenley
      Metropolitan Police Service
      834 crimes / 12m
      ↓6.5% trend
      29.1% resolved
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      VS
      B
      93/100
      Very Safe
      Meopham South & Vigo
      Kent Police
      59 crimes / 12m
      ↓19.2% trend
      100% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Kenley
      B Meopham South & Vigo
      Safety Score
      18/100 High Crime
      93/100 Very Safe
      Total Crimes
      834
      59
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      892
      73
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓6.5%
      ↓19.2%
      Resolution Rate ?
      29.1%
      100%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Kenley
      B Meopham South & Vigo
      Violent Crime
      224 ↓5%
      23 ↓26%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      152 ↑15%
      7 ↓36%
      Other Theft
      45 ↑5%
      8 ↑100%
      Vehicle Crime
      74 ↓1%
      5 ↑25%
      Burglary
      49 ↑17%
      2 ↓60%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      58 ↓26%
      6 ↓25%
      Drugs
      39 ↑56%
      2 ↑100%
      Public Order
      37 ↓12%
      1 ↓80%
      Robbery
      14 ↑180%
      0
      Shoplifting
      118 ↓39%
      1 ↑0%
      Theft from Person
      7 ↑40%
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      4 ↑0%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      0 ↓100%
      2
      Other Crime
      13 ↑44%
      2 ↓33%
      Overall Verdict
      B Meopham South & Vigo is the safer choice — scoring 93/100 vs 18/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Kenley safer than Meopham South & Vigo?

      Kenley has a safety score of 18/100 (High Crime) and recorded 834 crimes in the last 12 months. Meopham South & Vigo has a safety score of 93/100 (Very Safe) with 59 crimes. Meopham South & Vigo scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

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

      Kenley shows a year-on-year crime trend of -6.5% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Meopham South & Vigo shows -19.2% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

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

      In Kenley, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (224 incidents). In Meopham South & Vigo, it is Violent Crime (23 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

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

      Kenley recorded 152 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Meopham South & Vigo recorded 7. 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 Kenley vs Meopham South & Vigo?

      Violent crime in Kenley totalled 224 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 23 in Meopham South & Vigo. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

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

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Kenley recorded 892 crimes (now 834, a change of -6.5%). Meopham South & Vigo recorded 73 crimes previously (now 59, -19.2%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Kenley 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. Kenley has a resolution rate of 29.1% and Meopham South & Vigo has 100%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Kenley and Meopham South & Vigo?

      Kenley 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 Kenley 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 Kenley or Meopham South & Vigo on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Kenley 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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