Aldwick West vs East and West Peckham, Mereworth & Wateringbury

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    71/100
    Aldwick West Sussex Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      89/100
      East and West Peckham, Mereworth & Wateringbury Kent Police

      Aldwick West vs East and West Peckham, Mereworth & Wateringbury Results

      A
      71/100
      Safe
      Aldwick West
      Sussex Police
      137 crimes / 12m
      ↑35.6% trend
      38.5% resolved
      View full statistics
      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 Aldwick West
      B East and West Peckham, Mereworth & Wateringbury
      Safety Score
      71/100 Safe
      89/100 Very Safe
      Total Crimes
      137
      15
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      101
      25
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑35.6%
      ↓40%
      Resolution Rate ?
      38.5%
      0%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Aldwick West
      B East and West Peckham, Mereworth & Wateringbury
      Violent Crime
      50 ↑56%
      5 ↑0%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      37 ↑131%
      4 ↑0%
      Other Theft
      8 ↑0%
      0 ↓100%
      Vehicle Crime
      3 ↓63%
      0
      Burglary
      11 ↑120%
      3 ↓63%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      13 ↓7%
      2 ↓50%
      Drugs
      0 ↓100%
      1 ↑0%
      Public Order
      12 ↑50%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      1
      0 ↓100%
      Other Crime
      2 ↓60%
      0
      Overall Verdict
      B East and West Peckham, Mereworth & Wateringbury is the safer choice — scoring 89/100 vs 71/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

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

      Aldwick West has a safety score of 71/100 (Safe) and recorded 137 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 Aldwick West vs East and West Peckham, Mereworth & Wateringbury?

      Aldwick West shows a year-on-year crime trend of +35.6% — 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 Aldwick West and East and West Peckham, Mereworth & Wateringbury?

      In Aldwick West, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (50 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 Aldwick West and East and West Peckham, Mereworth & Wateringbury?

      Aldwick West recorded 37 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 Aldwick West vs East and West Peckham, Mereworth & Wateringbury?

      Violent crime in Aldwick West totalled 50 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 Aldwick West and East and West Peckham, Mereworth & Wateringbury in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Aldwick West recorded 101 crimes (now 137, a change of +35.6%). East and West Peckham, Mereworth & Wateringbury recorded 25 crimes previously (now 15, -40%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Aldwick West 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. Aldwick West has a resolution rate of 38.5% 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 Aldwick West and East and West Peckham, Mereworth & Wateringbury?

      Aldwick West falls within the Sussex Police 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 Aldwick West 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 Aldwick West or East and West Peckham, Mereworth & Wateringbury on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Aldwick West 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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