Is East and West Peckham, Mereworth & Wateringbury Safe?
Crime statistics for East and West Peckham, Mereworth & Wateringbury. Based on official UK Police data, updated March 2026.
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Crime by Category
Last 12 months — 14 total crimes recorded in East and West Peckham, Mereworth & Wateringbury
Monthly Crime Trend
Month-by-month crime totals for East and West Peckham, Mereworth & Wateringbury — last 12 months
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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 89/100, rated Very Safe. A total of 14 crimes were recorded in the last 12 months, a decrease of 48.2% year-on-year — a positive trend for the area. 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?
14 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 a decrease of 48.2% compared to the previous 12-month period (27 crimes). The most common category was Violent Crime, with 5 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 5 incidents recorded in the last 12 months — accounting for 35.7% 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 decreasing. The year-on-year trend shows a fall of 48.2% — from 27 crimes in the previous 12 months to 14 in the most recent period. This downward trend is a positive sign for residents and prospective homebuyers.
What is the safety score for East and West Peckham, Mereworth & Wateringbury?
East and West Peckham, Mereworth & Wateringbury has a safety score of 89 out of 100 (Very 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 89/100, 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?
0% 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?
5 violent crimes were recorded in East and West Peckham, Mereworth & Wateringbury in the last 12 months — representing 35.7% of all reported crimes. Anti-social behaviour accounted for a further 4 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 March 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.