Bow West vs Meopham South & Vigo
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Bow West vs Meopham South & Vigo Results
Key Statistics (last 12 months)
Crime by Category (last 12 months)
Number of crimes per category — lower is better
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Bow West safer than Meopham South & Vigo?
Bow West has a safety score of 9/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,865 crimes in the last 12 months. Meopham South & Vigo has a safety score of 89/100 (Very Safe) with 59 crimes. Meopham South & Vigo scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.
What is the crime trend in Bow West vs Meopham South & Vigo?
Bow West shows a year-on-year crime trend of -2.7% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Meopham South & Vigo shows -25.3% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.
What types of crime are most common in Bow West and Meopham South & Vigo?
In Bow West, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (424 incidents). In Meopham South & Vigo, it is Violent Crime (26 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.
How does anti-social behaviour compare between Bow West and Meopham South & Vigo?
Bow West recorded 322 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Meopham South & Vigo recorded 11. 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 Bow West vs Meopham South & Vigo?
Violent crime in Bow West totalled 424 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 26 in Meopham South & Vigo. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.
How many crimes were recorded in Bow West and Meopham South & Vigo in the previous year?
In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Bow West recorded 1,916 crimes (now 1,865, a change of -2.7%). Meopham South & Vigo recorded 79 crimes previously (now 59, -25.3%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Bow West 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. Bow West has a resolution rate of 38.8% and Meopham South & Vigo has 50%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Bow West and Meopham South & Vigo?
Bow West falls within the Metropolitan Police Service 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 Bow West 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 Bow West or Meopham South & Vigo on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Bow West and Meopham South & Vigo. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.