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Is East and West Peckham, Mereworth & Wateringbury Safe?

Name: Crime Statistics — East and West Peckham, Mereworth & Wateringbury, Kent Police
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Crime statistics for East and West Peckham, Mereworth & Wateringbury. Based on official UK Police data, updated January 2026.

Last 12 months: February 2025 – January 2026 362 crimes

72 / 100 Safe

Safety Score !

362 Crimes (last 12 months)

33.3% Resolution Rate (last 12m) !

↑10.7% vs Previous 12 Months

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Very Safe (85+) Safe (65–84) Average (45–64) Below Avg (25–44) High Crime (0–24)

Crime by Category

Last 12 months — 362 total crimes recorded in East and West Peckham, Mereworth & Wateringbury

Violent Crime

110

Anti-Social Behaviour

Criminal Damage & Arson

Other Theft

Vehicle Crime

Burglary

Drugs

Public Order

Shoplifting

Other Crime

Robbery

Possession of Weapons

Theft from Person

Bicycle Theft

Monthly Crime Trend

Month-by-month crime totals for East and West Peckham, Mereworth & Wateringbury — last 12 months

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Explore by Month

View detailed crime data for each month in East and West Peckham, Mereworth & Wateringbury

January 2026 18 crimes December 2025 41 crimes November 2025 34 crimes October 2025 39 crimes September 2025 26 crimes August 2025 29 crimes July 2025 30 crimes June 2025 26 crimes May 2025 31 crimes April 2025 36 crimes March 2025 31 crimes February 2025 21 crimes

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Safest Areas Near East and West Peckham, Mereworth & Wateringbury

Highest-rated neighbourhoods closest to East and West Peckham, Mereworth & Wateringbury by safety score

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Compare East and West Peckham, Mereworth & Wateringbury With Nearby Areas

Side-by-side crime comparisons with the closest neighbourhoods

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is East and West Peckham, Mereworth & Wateringbury safe?

East and West Peckham, Mereworth & Wateringbury has a CrimeRadar safety score of 72/100, rated Safe. A total of 362 crimes were recorded in the last 12 months, an increase of 10.7% compared to the previous year. East and West Peckham, Mereworth & Wateringbury is considered a relatively safe area compared to the UK average, based on official UK Police data.

How many crimes were recorded in East and West Peckham, Mereworth & Wateringbury in the last 12 months?

362 crimes were recorded in East and West Peckham, Mereworth & Wateringbury in the last 12 months, spanning all reported crime categories from violent crime to vehicle crime and anti-social behaviour. This represents an increase of 10.7% compared to the previous 12-month period (327 crimes). The most common category was Violent Crime, with 110 incidents.

What is the most common crime in East and West Peckham, Mereworth & Wateringbury?

The most common crime in East and West Peckham, Mereworth & Wateringbury is Violent Crime, with 110 incidents recorded in the last 12 months — accounting for 30.4% of all reported crimes in the area. You can view a full breakdown of all crime categories, including anti-social behaviour, vehicle crime, and burglary, in the Crime by Category section on this page.

Is crime in East and West Peckham, Mereworth & Wateringbury increasing or decreasing?

Crime in East and West Peckham, Mereworth & Wateringbury is increasing. The year-on-year trend shows a rise of 10.7% — from 327 crimes in the previous 12 months to 362 in the most recent period. This upward trend is something residents and prospective buyers should factor into their decisions.

What is the safety score for East and West Peckham, Mereworth & Wateringbury?

East and West Peckham, Mereworth & Wateringbury has a safety score of 72 out of 100 (Safe). CrimeRadar safety scores are calculated from crime volume, year-on-year trend, and crime resolution rate. A score of 85+ is Very Safe, 65–84 is Safe, 45–64 is Average, 25–44 is Below Average, and below 25 is High Crime.

How does East and West Peckham, Mereworth & Wateringbury compare to the Kent Police average?

East and West Peckham, Mereworth & Wateringbury has a safety score of 72/100, while the Kent Police force area average is 37/100. East and West Peckham, Mereworth & Wateringbury is safer than the force average. Use the Compare tool to see a detailed side-by-side breakdown.

What is the crime resolution rate in East and West Peckham, Mereworth & Wateringbury?

33.3% of crimes recorded in East and West Peckham, Mereworth & Wateringbury resulted in a formal outcome in the last 12 months. Formal outcomes include charges brought, cautions issued, fixed penalty notices, or other official resolutions recorded by Kent Police. The national average outcome rate in England and Wales is typically 5–15% across most crime types. A higher rate suggests more effective local enforcement.

How much violent crime is there in East and West Peckham, Mereworth & Wateringbury?

110 violent crimes were recorded in East and West Peckham, Mereworth & Wateringbury in the last 12 months — representing 30.4% of all reported crimes. Anti-social behaviour accounted for a further 70 incidents. Violent crime encompasses assault, robbery, and related offences as classified by the UK Home Office. Data is sourced from official police reports submitted to data.police.uk.

When was the crime data for East and West Peckham, Mereworth & Wateringbury last updated?

The crime data for East and West Peckham, Mereworth & Wateringbury was last updated in January 2026. CrimeRadar sources all crime data directly from the official UK Police Data API, operated by the Home Office and published at data.police.uk under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Data is refreshed monthly and covers the most recent 36-month period. New monthly data is typically published with a 2-month lag.

How can I compare East and West Peckham, Mereworth & Wateringbury with other areas?

You can compare East and West Peckham, Mereworth & Wateringbury with any other UK neighbourhood or city using the CrimeRadar Compare tool. It shows side-by-side safety scores, crime volumes by category, year-on-year trends, and crime resolution rates. The Compare tool covers all 44 police force areas across England, Wales and Northern Ireland, with more than 4,000 built neighbourhoods available.

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Data source: All crime data is sourced from the UK Police Data, operated by the Home Office, and is published under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Last updated: January 2026.