Longlands vs East and West Peckham, Mereworth & Wateringbury

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    9/100
    Longlands Metropolitan Police Service
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      93/100
      East and West Peckham, Mereworth & Wateringbury Kent Police

      Longlands vs East and West Peckham, Mereworth & Wateringbury Results

      A
      9/100
      High Crime
      Longlands
      Metropolitan Police Service
      2,256 crimes / 12m
      ↓3.1% trend
      30.7% 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
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Longlands
      B East and West Peckham, Mereworth & Wateringbury
      Safety Score
      9/100 High Crime
      93/100 Very Safe
      Total Crimes
      2,256
      16
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      2,328
      16
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓3.1%
      ↓0%
      Resolution Rate ?
      30.7%
      100%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Longlands
      B East and West Peckham, Mereworth & Wateringbury
      Violent Crime
      682 ↑3%
      6 ↑20%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      423 ↓3%
      4 ↑0%
      Other Theft
      158 ↑7%
      1
      Vehicle Crime
      207 ↑0%
      0
      Burglary
      119 ↑18%
      3 ↓25%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      121 ↓34%
      1 ↓67%
      Drugs
      77 ↑33%
      1
      Public Order
      142 ↑19%
      0
      Robbery
      51 ↑24%
      0
      Shoplifting
      196 ↓31%
      0
      Theft from Person
      30 ↓6%
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      9 ↓10%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      14 ↑40%
      0
      Other Crime
      27 ↓23%
      0
      Overall Verdict
      B East and West Peckham, Mereworth & Wateringbury is the safer choice — scoring 93/100 vs 9/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

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

      Longlands has a safety score of 9/100 (High Crime) and recorded 2,256 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 Longlands vs East and West Peckham, Mereworth & Wateringbury?

      Longlands shows a year-on-year crime trend of -3.1% — meaning total crimes fell 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 Longlands and East and West Peckham, Mereworth & Wateringbury?

      In Longlands, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (682 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 Longlands and East and West Peckham, Mereworth & Wateringbury?

      Longlands recorded 423 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 Longlands vs East and West Peckham, Mereworth & Wateringbury?

      Violent crime in Longlands totalled 682 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 Longlands and East and West Peckham, Mereworth & Wateringbury in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Longlands recorded 2,328 crimes (now 2,256, a change of -3.1%). East and West Peckham, Mereworth & Wateringbury recorded 16 crimes previously (now 16, 0%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Longlands 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. Longlands has a resolution rate of 30.7% 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 Longlands and East and West Peckham, Mereworth & Wateringbury?

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

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Longlands 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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