East and West Peckham, Mereworth & Wateringbury vs Headcorn & Sutton Valence

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    89/100
    East and West Peckham, Mereworth & Wateringbury Kent Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      89/100
      Headcorn & Sutton Valence Kent Police

      East and West Peckham, Mereworth & Wateringbury vs Headcorn & Sutton Valence Results

      A
      89/100
      Very Safe
      East and West Peckham, Mereworth & Wateringbury
      Kent Police
      14 crimes / 12m
      ↓48.2% trend
      0% resolved
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      VS
      B
      89/100
      Very Safe
      Headcorn & Sutton Valence
      Kent Police
      48 crimes / 12m
      ↑2.1% trend
      100% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A East and West Peckham, Mereworth & Wateringbury
      B Headcorn & Sutton Valence
      Safety Score
      89/100 Very Safe
      89/100 Very Safe
      Total Crimes
      14
      48
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      27
      47
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓48.2%
      ↑2.1%
      Resolution Rate ?
      0%
      100%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A East and West Peckham, Mereworth & Wateringbury
      B Headcorn & Sutton Valence
      Violent Crime
      5 ↓29%
      28 ↑75%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      4 ↑33%
      7 ↓22%
      Other Theft
      0 ↓100%
      5 ↓38%
      Vehicle Crime
      0
      1 ↑0%
      Burglary
      3 ↓63%
      0 ↓100%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      1 ↓80%
      3 ↑0%
      Drugs
      1 ↑0%
      0 ↓100%
      Public Order
      0
      3 ↑50%
      Other Crime
      0
      1 ↓50%
      Overall Verdict
      A East and West Peckham, Mereworth & Wateringbury is the safer choice — scoring 89/100 vs 89/100 and winning 2 out of 4 key metrics.
      2/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is East and West Peckham, Mereworth & Wateringbury safer than Headcorn & Sutton Valence?

      East and West Peckham, Mereworth & Wateringbury has a safety score of 89/100 (Very Safe) and recorded 14 crimes in the last 12 months. Headcorn & Sutton Valence has a safety score of 89/100 (Very Safe) with 48 crimes. Both areas score equally on the safety index.

      What is the crime trend in East and West Peckham, Mereworth & Wateringbury vs Headcorn & Sutton Valence?

      East and West Peckham, Mereworth & Wateringbury shows a year-on-year crime trend of -48.2% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Headcorn & Sutton Valence shows +2.1% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in East and West Peckham, Mereworth & Wateringbury and Headcorn & Sutton Valence?

      In East and West Peckham, Mereworth & Wateringbury, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (5 incidents). In Headcorn & Sutton Valence, it is Violent Crime (28 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between East and West Peckham, Mereworth & Wateringbury and Headcorn & Sutton Valence?

      East and West Peckham, Mereworth & Wateringbury recorded 4 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Headcorn & Sutton Valence recorded 7. 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 East and West Peckham, Mereworth & Wateringbury vs Headcorn & Sutton Valence?

      Violent crime in East and West Peckham, Mereworth & Wateringbury totalled 5 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 28 in Headcorn & Sutton Valence. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in East and West Peckham, Mereworth & Wateringbury and Headcorn & Sutton Valence in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, East and West Peckham, Mereworth & Wateringbury recorded 27 crimes (now 14, a change of -48.2%). Headcorn & Sutton Valence recorded 47 crimes previously (now 48, +2.1%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in East and West Peckham, Mereworth & Wateringbury and Headcorn & Sutton Valence?

      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. East and West Peckham, Mereworth & Wateringbury has a resolution rate of 0% and Headcorn & Sutton Valence has 100%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers East and West Peckham, Mereworth & Wateringbury and Headcorn & Sutton Valence?

      East and West Peckham, Mereworth & Wateringbury falls within the Kent Police boundary. Headcorn & Sutton Valence 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 East and West Peckham, Mereworth & Wateringbury and Headcorn & Sutton Valence?

      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 East and West Peckham, Mereworth & Wateringbury or Headcorn & Sutton Valence on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both East and West Peckham, Mereworth & Wateringbury and Headcorn & Sutton Valence. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.

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