Sutton Central vs Meopham South & Vigo

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    7/100
    Sutton Central Metropolitan Police Service
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      89/100
      Meopham South & Vigo Kent Police

      Sutton Central vs Meopham South & Vigo Results

      A
      7/100
      High Crime
      Sutton Central
      Metropolitan Police Service
      5,490 crimes / 12m
      ↑2.8% trend
      23.8% resolved
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      VS
      B
      89/100
      Very Safe
      Meopham South & Vigo
      Kent Police
      59 crimes / 12m
      ↓25.3% trend
      50% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Sutton Central
      B Meopham South & Vigo
      Safety Score
      7/100 High Crime
      89/100 Very Safe
      Total Crimes
      5,490
      59
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      5,339
      79
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑2.8%
      ↓25.3%
      Resolution Rate ?
      23.8%
      50%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Sutton Central
      B Meopham South & Vigo
      Violent Crime
      1,709 ↑9%
      26 ↓26%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      1,084 ↓1%
      11 ↑22%
      Other Theft
      293 ↓25%
      6 ↑50%
      Vehicle Crime
      384 ↑15%
      1 ↓80%
      Burglary
      273 ↑2%
      1 ↓83%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      331 ↑1%
      6 ↓14%
      Drugs
      237 ↑50%
      0 ↓100%
      Public Order
      374 ↑8%
      3 ↓25%
      Robbery
      118 ↑26%
      0
      Shoplifting
      419 ↓17%
      1 ↑0%
      Theft from Person
      117 ↑1%
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      39 ↓25%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      39 ↑77%
      2
      Other Crime
      73 ↑20%
      2 ↓67%
      Overall Verdict
      B Meopham South & Vigo is the safer choice — scoring 89/100 vs 7/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Sutton Central safer than Meopham South & Vigo?

      Sutton Central has a safety score of 7/100 (High Crime) and recorded 5,490 crimes in the last 12 months. Meopham South & Vigo has a safety score of 89/100 (Very Safe) with 59 crimes. Meopham South & Vigo scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Sutton Central vs Meopham South & Vigo?

      Sutton Central shows a year-on-year crime trend of +2.8% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Meopham South & Vigo shows -25.3% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Sutton Central and Meopham South & Vigo?

      In Sutton Central, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (1,709 incidents). In Meopham South & Vigo, it is Violent Crime (26 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Sutton Central and Meopham South & Vigo?

      Sutton Central recorded 1,084 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Meopham South & Vigo recorded 11. 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 Sutton Central vs Meopham South & Vigo?

      Violent crime in Sutton Central totalled 1,709 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 26 in Meopham South & Vigo. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Sutton Central and Meopham South & Vigo in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Sutton Central recorded 5,339 crimes (now 5,490, a change of +2.8%). Meopham South & Vigo recorded 79 crimes previously (now 59, -25.3%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Sutton Central and Meopham South & Vigo?

      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. Sutton Central has a resolution rate of 23.8% and Meopham South & Vigo has 50%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Sutton Central and Meopham South & Vigo?

      Sutton Central falls within the Metropolitan Police Service boundary. Meopham South & Vigo 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 Sutton Central and Meopham South & Vigo?

      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 Sutton Central or Meopham South & Vigo on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Sutton Central and Meopham South & Vigo. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.

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