Parsons Green and Sandford 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
    Parsons Green and Sandford Metropolitan Police Service
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      89/100
      East and West Peckham, Mereworth & Wateringbury Kent Police

      Parsons Green and Sandford vs East and West Peckham, Mereworth & Wateringbury Results

      A
      7/100
      High Crime
      Parsons Green and Sandford
      Metropolitan Police Service
      11,958 crimes / 12m
      ↑5% trend
      27.5% 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 Parsons Green and Sandford
      B East and West Peckham, Mereworth & Wateringbury
      Safety Score
      7/100 High Crime
      89/100 Very Safe
      Total Crimes
      11,958
      15
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      11,393
      25
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑5%
      ↓40%
      Resolution Rate ?
      27.5%
      0%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Parsons Green and Sandford
      B East and West Peckham, Mereworth & Wateringbury
      Violent Crime
      2,930 ↑12%
      5 ↑0%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      2,663 ↑8%
      4 ↑0%
      Other Theft
      1,039 ↓7%
      0 ↓100%
      Vehicle Crime
      981 ↓8%
      0
      Burglary
      662 ↓15%
      3 ↓63%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      524 ↓5%
      2 ↓50%
      Drugs
      526 ↑37%
      1 ↑0%
      Public Order
      690 ↑5%
      0
      Robbery
      223 ↑3%
      0
      Shoplifting
      879 ↑13%
      0
      Theft from Person
      399 ↑14%
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      272 ↑5%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      51 ↑76%
      0 ↓100%
      Other Crime
      119 ↑7%
      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 Parsons Green and Sandford safer than East and West Peckham, Mereworth & Wateringbury?

      Parsons Green and Sandford has a safety score of 7/100 (High Crime) and recorded 11,958 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 Parsons Green and Sandford vs East and West Peckham, Mereworth & Wateringbury?

      Parsons Green and Sandford shows a year-on-year crime trend of +5% — 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 Parsons Green and Sandford and East and West Peckham, Mereworth & Wateringbury?

      In Parsons Green and Sandford, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (2,930 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 Parsons Green and Sandford and East and West Peckham, Mereworth & Wateringbury?

      Parsons Green and Sandford recorded 2,663 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 Parsons Green and Sandford vs East and West Peckham, Mereworth & Wateringbury?

      Violent crime in Parsons Green and Sandford totalled 2,930 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 Parsons Green and Sandford and East and West Peckham, Mereworth & Wateringbury in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Parsons Green and Sandford recorded 11,393 crimes (now 11,958, a change of +5%). East and West Peckham, Mereworth & Wateringbury recorded 25 crimes previously (now 15, -40%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Parsons Green and Sandford 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. Parsons Green and Sandford has a resolution rate of 27.5% 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 Parsons Green and Sandford and East and West Peckham, Mereworth & Wateringbury?

      Parsons Green and Sandford 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 Parsons Green and Sandford 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 Parsons Green and Sandford or East and West Peckham, Mereworth & Wateringbury on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Parsons Green and Sandford 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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