Is The Meads Safe?
Crime statistics for The Meads. Based on official UK Police data, updated March 2026.
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Crime Zone Map
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Crime by Category
Last 24 months — 848 total crimes recorded in The Meads
Monthly Crime Trend
Month-by-month crime totals for The Meads — last 24 months
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View detailed crime data for each month in The Meads
Safest Areas Near The Meads
Highest-rated neighbourhoods closest to The Meads by safety score
Compare The Meads With Nearby Areas
Side-by-side crime comparisons with the closest neighbourhoods
Frequently Asked Questions
Is The Meads safe?
The Meads has a CrimeRadar safety score of 29/100, rated Below Average. A total of 559 crimes were recorded in the last 12 months, an increase of 93.4% compared to the previous year. Crime levels in The Meads are above the UK average. Check the crime category breakdown below for more detail.
How many crimes were recorded in The Meads in the last 12 months?
559 crimes were recorded in The Meads 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 93.4% compared to the previous 12-month period (289 crimes). The most common category was Violent Crime, with 355 incidents.
What is the most common crime in The Meads?
The most common crime in The Meads is Violent Crime, with 355 incidents recorded in the last 12 months — accounting for 63.5% 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 The Meads increasing or decreasing?
Crime in The Meads is increasing. The year-on-year trend shows a rise of 93.4% — from 289 crimes in the previous 12 months to 559 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 The Meads?
The Meads has a safety score of 29 out of 100 (Below Average). 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 The Meads compare to the Kent Police average?
The Meads has a safety score of 29/100, while the Kent Police force area average is 37/100. The Meads is below the force average for safety. Use the Compare tool to see a detailed side-by-side breakdown.
What is the crime resolution rate in The Meads?
34.6% of crimes recorded in The Meads 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 The Meads?
355 violent crimes were recorded in The Meads in the last 12 months — representing 63.5% of all reported crimes. Anti-social behaviour accounted for a further 160 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 The Meads last updated?
The crime data for The Meads 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 The Meads with other areas?
You can compare The Meads 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.