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

      Stroud Green vs East and West Peckham, Mereworth & Wateringbury Results

      A
      8/100
      High Crime
      Stroud Green
      Metropolitan Police Service
      15,803 crimes / 12m
      ↑0.9% trend
      31.4% 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
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Stroud Green
      B East and West Peckham, Mereworth & Wateringbury
      Safety Score
      8/100 High Crime
      89/100 Very Safe
      Total Crimes
      15,803
      14
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      15,666
      27
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑0.9%
      ↓48.2%
      Resolution Rate ?
      31.4%
      0%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Stroud Green
      B East and West Peckham, Mereworth & Wateringbury
      Violent Crime
      3,361 ↑14%
      5 ↓29%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      4,146 ↑0%
      4 ↑33%
      Other Theft
      1,144 ↓5%
      0 ↓100%
      Vehicle Crime
      1,051 ↓17%
      0
      Burglary
      671 ↓13%
      3 ↓63%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      680 ↓2%
      1 ↓80%
      Drugs
      1,025 ↑43%
      1 ↑0%
      Public Order
      811 ↑18%
      0
      Robbery
      562 ↓9%
      0
      Shoplifting
      576 ↑2%
      0
      Theft from Person
      1,322 ↓22%
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      199 ↑7%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      124 ↑70%
      0 ↓100%
      Other Crime
      131 ↑2%
      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 Stroud Green safer than East and West Peckham, Mereworth & Wateringbury?

      Stroud Green has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) and recorded 15,803 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 Stroud Green vs East and West Peckham, Mereworth & Wateringbury?

      Stroud Green shows a year-on-year crime trend of +0.9% — meaning total crimes rose 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 Stroud Green and East and West Peckham, Mereworth & Wateringbury?

      In Stroud Green, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Anti-Social Behaviour (4,146 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 Stroud Green and East and West Peckham, Mereworth & Wateringbury?

      Stroud Green recorded 4,146 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 Stroud Green vs East and West Peckham, Mereworth & Wateringbury?

      Violent crime in Stroud Green totalled 3,361 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 Stroud Green and East and West Peckham, Mereworth & Wateringbury in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Stroud Green recorded 15,666 crimes (now 15,803, a change of +0.9%). East and West Peckham, Mereworth & Wateringbury recorded 27 crimes previously (now 14, -48.2%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Stroud Green 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. Stroud Green has a resolution rate of 31.4% 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 Stroud Green and East and West Peckham, Mereworth & Wateringbury?

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

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Stroud Green 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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