Old Kent Road 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
    Old Kent Road Metropolitan Police Service
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      89/100
      East and West Peckham, Mereworth & Wateringbury Kent Police

      Old Kent Road vs East and West Peckham, Mereworth & Wateringbury Results

      A
      8/100
      High Crime
      Old Kent Road
      Metropolitan Police Service
      14,686 crimes / 12m
      ↓0.1% trend
      33.3% resolved
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      VS
      B
      89/100
      Very Safe
      East and West Peckham, Mereworth & Wateringbury
      Kent Police
      14 crimes / 12m
      ↓48.2% trend
      0% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Old Kent Road
      B East and West Peckham, Mereworth & Wateringbury
      Safety Score
      8/100 High Crime
      89/100 Very Safe
      Total Crimes
      14,686
      14
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      14,696
      27
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓0.1%
      ↓48.2%
      Resolution Rate ?
      33.3%
      0%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Old Kent Road
      B East and West Peckham, Mereworth & Wateringbury
      Violent Crime
      3,657 ↑6%
      5 ↓29%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      3,401 ↑2%
      4 ↑33%
      Other Theft
      1,148 ↑1%
      0 ↓100%
      Vehicle Crime
      879 ↓3%
      0
      Burglary
      786 ↑1%
      3 ↓63%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      681 ↓2%
      1 ↓80%
      Drugs
      756 ↑23%
      1 ↑0%
      Public Order
      703 ↑11%
      0
      Robbery
      540 ↓3%
      0
      Shoplifting
      509 ↓52%
      0
      Theft from Person
      1,038 ↓1%
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      308 ↑11%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      124 ↑75%
      0 ↓100%
      Other Crime
      156 ↑14%
      0
      Overall Verdict
      B East and West Peckham, Mereworth & Wateringbury is the safer choice — scoring 89/100 vs 8/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Old Kent Road safer than East and West Peckham, Mereworth & Wateringbury?

      Old Kent Road has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) and recorded 14,686 crimes in the last 12 months. East and West Peckham, Mereworth & Wateringbury has a safety score of 89/100 (Very Safe) with 14 crimes. East and West Peckham, Mereworth & Wateringbury scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Old Kent Road vs East and West Peckham, Mereworth & Wateringbury?

      Old Kent Road shows a year-on-year crime trend of -0.1% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. East and West Peckham, Mereworth & Wateringbury shows -48.2% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Old Kent Road and East and West Peckham, Mereworth & Wateringbury?

      In Old Kent Road, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (3,657 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 Old Kent Road and East and West Peckham, Mereworth & Wateringbury?

      Old Kent Road recorded 3,401 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 Old Kent Road vs East and West Peckham, Mereworth & Wateringbury?

      Violent crime in Old Kent Road totalled 3,657 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 Old Kent Road and East and West Peckham, Mereworth & Wateringbury in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Old Kent Road recorded 14,696 crimes (now 14,686, a change of -0.1%). East and West Peckham, Mereworth & Wateringbury recorded 27 crimes previously (now 14, -48.2%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Old Kent Road 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. Old Kent Road has a resolution rate of 33.3% 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 Old Kent Road and East and West Peckham, Mereworth & Wateringbury?

      Old Kent Road 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 Old Kent Road 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 Old Kent Road or East and West Peckham, Mereworth & Wateringbury on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Old Kent Road 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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