Higham vs Meopham South & Vigo

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    70/100
    Higham Kent Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      93/100
      Meopham South & Vigo Kent Police

      Higham vs Meopham South & Vigo Results

      A
      70/100
      Safe
      Higham
      Kent Police
      210 crimes / 12m
      ↓10.6% trend
      47.6% resolved
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      VS
      B
      93/100
      Very Safe
      Meopham South & Vigo
      Kent Police
      59 crimes / 12m
      ↓19.2% trend
      100% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Higham
      B Meopham South & Vigo
      Safety Score
      70/100 Safe
      93/100 Very Safe
      Total Crimes
      210
      59
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      235
      73
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓10.6%
      ↓19.2%
      Resolution Rate ?
      47.6%
      100%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Higham
      B Meopham South & Vigo
      Violent Crime
      90 ↓7%
      23 ↓26%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      25 ↓11%
      7 ↓36%
      Other Theft
      9 ↓59%
      8 ↑100%
      Vehicle Crime
      9 ↓40%
      5 ↑25%
      Burglary
      4 ↓43%
      2 ↓60%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      30 ↑88%
      6 ↓25%
      Drugs
      12 ↑0%
      2 ↑100%
      Public Order
      8 ↓47%
      1 ↓80%
      Robbery
      2 ↑0%
      0
      Shoplifting
      8 ↑300%
      1 ↑0%
      Theft from Person
      1
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      1 ↑0%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      5 ↑150%
      2
      Other Crime
      6 ↓63%
      2 ↓33%
      Overall Verdict
      B Meopham South & Vigo is the safer choice — scoring 93/100 vs 70/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Higham safer than Meopham South & Vigo?

      Higham has a safety score of 70/100 (Safe) and recorded 210 crimes in the last 12 months. Meopham South & Vigo has a safety score of 93/100 (Very Safe) with 59 crimes. Meopham South & Vigo scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Higham vs Meopham South & Vigo?

      Higham shows a year-on-year crime trend of -10.6% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Meopham South & Vigo shows -19.2% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Higham and Meopham South & Vigo?

      In Higham, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (90 incidents). In Meopham South & Vigo, it is Violent Crime (23 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Higham and Meopham South & Vigo?

      Higham recorded 25 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Meopham South & Vigo 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 Higham vs Meopham South & Vigo?

      Violent crime in Higham totalled 90 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 23 in Meopham South & Vigo. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Higham and Meopham South & Vigo in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Higham recorded 235 crimes (now 210, a change of -10.6%). Meopham South & Vigo recorded 73 crimes previously (now 59, -19.2%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Higham and Meopham South & Vigo?

      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. Higham has a resolution rate of 47.6% and Meopham South & Vigo has 100%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Higham and Meopham South & Vigo?

      Higham falls within the Kent Police boundary. Meopham South & Vigo 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 Higham and Meopham South & Vigo?

      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 Higham or Meopham South & Vigo on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Higham and Meopham South & Vigo. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.

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