St Marys South (Shoreham Town Centre) vs East and West Peckham, Mereworth & Wateringbury

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    40/100
    St Marys South (Shoreham Town Centre) Sussex Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      89/100
      East and West Peckham, Mereworth & Wateringbury Kent Police

      St Marys South (Shoreham Town Centre) vs East and West Peckham, Mereworth & Wateringbury Results

      A
      40/100
      Below Average
      St Marys South (Shoreham Town Centre)
      Sussex Police
      649 crimes / 12m
      ↑6.6% trend
      51.1% 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 St Marys South (Shoreham Town Centre)
      B East and West Peckham, Mereworth & Wateringbury
      Safety Score
      40/100 Below Average
      89/100 Very Safe
      Total Crimes
      649
      15
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      609
      25
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑6.6%
      ↓40%
      Resolution Rate ?
      51.1%
      0%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A St Marys South (Shoreham Town Centre)
      B East and West Peckham, Mereworth & Wateringbury
      Violent Crime
      134 ↑15%
      5 ↑0%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      93 ↑9%
      4 ↑0%
      Other Theft
      24 ↓20%
      0 ↓100%
      Vehicle Crime
      10 ↑67%
      0
      Burglary
      14 ↑17%
      3 ↓63%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      36 ↓12%
      2 ↓50%
      Drugs
      5 ↓17%
      1 ↑0%
      Public Order
      39 ↓15%
      0
      Robbery
      6 ↑100%
      0
      Shoplifting
      270 ↑10%
      0
      Theft from Person
      1 ↓50%
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      7 ↑0%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      4 ↓20%
      0 ↓100%
      Other Crime
      6 ↑50%
      0
      Overall Verdict
      B East and West Peckham, Mereworth & Wateringbury is the safer choice — scoring 89/100 vs 40/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is St Marys South (Shoreham Town Centre) safer than East and West Peckham, Mereworth & Wateringbury?

      St Marys South (Shoreham Town Centre) has a safety score of 40/100 (Below Average) and recorded 649 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 St Marys South (Shoreham Town Centre) vs East and West Peckham, Mereworth & Wateringbury?

      St Marys South (Shoreham Town Centre) shows a year-on-year crime trend of +6.6% — 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 St Marys South (Shoreham Town Centre) and East and West Peckham, Mereworth & Wateringbury?

      In St Marys South (Shoreham Town Centre), the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Shoplifting (270 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 St Marys South (Shoreham Town Centre) and East and West Peckham, Mereworth & Wateringbury?

      St Marys South (Shoreham Town Centre) recorded 93 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 St Marys South (Shoreham Town Centre) vs East and West Peckham, Mereworth & Wateringbury?

      Violent crime in St Marys South (Shoreham Town Centre) totalled 134 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 St Marys South (Shoreham Town Centre) and East and West Peckham, Mereworth & Wateringbury in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, St Marys South (Shoreham Town Centre) recorded 609 crimes (now 649, a change of +6.6%). East and West Peckham, Mereworth & Wateringbury recorded 25 crimes previously (now 15, -40%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in St Marys South (Shoreham Town Centre) 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. St Marys South (Shoreham Town Centre) has a resolution rate of 51.1% 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 St Marys South (Shoreham Town Centre) and East and West Peckham, Mereworth & Wateringbury?

      St Marys South (Shoreham Town Centre) 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 St Marys South (Shoreham Town Centre) 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 St Marys South (Shoreham Town Centre) or East and West Peckham, Mereworth & Wateringbury on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both St Marys South (Shoreham Town Centre) 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.

      City rankings are based on official police force data areas, which cover cities and surrounding regions.