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

      South Twickenham vs East and West Peckham, Mereworth & Wateringbury Results

      A
      9/100
      High Crime
      South Twickenham
      Metropolitan Police Service
      3,219 crimes / 12m
      ↓2.9% trend
      36.7% resolved
      View full statistics
      VS
      B
      89/100
      Very Safe
      East and West Peckham, Mereworth & Wateringbury
      Kent Police
      14 crimes / 12m
      ↓48.2% trend
      0% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A South Twickenham
      B East and West Peckham, Mereworth & Wateringbury
      Safety Score
      9/100 High Crime
      89/100 Very Safe
      Total Crimes
      3,219
      14
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      3,315
      27
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓2.9%
      ↓48.2%
      Resolution Rate ?
      36.7%
      0%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A South Twickenham
      B East and West Peckham, Mereworth & Wateringbury
      Violent Crime
      763 ↓4%
      5 ↓29%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      668 ↑3%
      4 ↑33%
      Other Theft
      203 ↓28%
      0 ↓100%
      Vehicle Crime
      246 ↓15%
      0
      Burglary
      166 ↓11%
      3 ↓63%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      312 ↑46%
      1 ↓80%
      Drugs
      168 ↑95%
      1 ↑0%
      Public Order
      195 ↓6%
      0
      Robbery
      49 ↓26%
      0
      Shoplifting
      261 ↓7%
      0
      Theft from Person
      45 ↓20%
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      96 ↓37%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      9 ↓31%
      0 ↓100%
      Other Crime
      38 ↑0%
      0
      Overall Verdict
      B East and West Peckham, Mereworth & Wateringbury is the safer choice — scoring 89/100 vs 9/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

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

      South Twickenham has a safety score of 9/100 (High Crime) and recorded 3,219 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 South Twickenham vs East and West Peckham, Mereworth & Wateringbury?

      South Twickenham shows a year-on-year crime trend of -2.9% — 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 South Twickenham and East and West Peckham, Mereworth & Wateringbury?

      In South Twickenham, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (763 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 South Twickenham and East and West Peckham, Mereworth & Wateringbury?

      South Twickenham recorded 668 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 South Twickenham vs East and West Peckham, Mereworth & Wateringbury?

      Violent crime in South Twickenham totalled 763 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 South Twickenham and East and West Peckham, Mereworth & Wateringbury in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, South Twickenham recorded 3,315 crimes (now 3,219, a change of -2.9%). East and West Peckham, Mereworth & Wateringbury recorded 27 crimes previously (now 14, -48.2%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in South Twickenham 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. South Twickenham has a resolution rate of 36.7% 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 South Twickenham and East and West Peckham, Mereworth & Wateringbury?

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

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both South Twickenham 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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