Cannon Hill vs East and West Peckham, Mereworth & Wateringbury

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    8/100
    Cannon Hill Metropolitan Police Service
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      89/100
      East and West Peckham, Mereworth & Wateringbury Kent Police

      Cannon Hill vs East and West Peckham, Mereworth & Wateringbury Results

      A
      8/100
      High Crime
      Cannon Hill
      Metropolitan Police Service
      2,873 crimes / 12m
      ↑3.9% trend
      35.1% resolved
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      VS
      B
      89/100
      Very Safe
      East and West Peckham, Mereworth & Wateringbury
      Kent Police
      14 crimes / 12m
      ↓48.2% trend
      0% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Cannon Hill
      B East and West Peckham, Mereworth & Wateringbury
      Safety Score
      8/100 High Crime
      89/100 Very Safe
      Total Crimes
      2,873
      14
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      2,764
      27
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑3.9%
      ↓48.2%
      Resolution Rate ?
      35.1%
      0%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Cannon Hill
      B East and West Peckham, Mereworth & Wateringbury
      Violent Crime
      758 ↑3%
      5 ↓29%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      610 ↑11%
      4 ↑33%
      Other Theft
      192 ↑0%
      0 ↓100%
      Vehicle Crime
      230 ↓3%
      0
      Burglary
      135 ↓4%
      3 ↓63%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      191 ↓6%
      1 ↓80%
      Drugs
      103 ↑37%
      1 ↑0%
      Public Order
      144 ↓19%
      0
      Robbery
      51 ↓27%
      0
      Shoplifting
      302 ↑23%
      0
      Theft from Person
      59 ↓20%
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      48 ↑60%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      12 ↑100%
      0 ↓100%
      Other Crime
      38 ↑27%
      0
      Overall Verdict
      B East and West Peckham, Mereworth & Wateringbury is the safer choice — scoring 89/100 vs 8/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Cannon Hill safer than East and West Peckham, Mereworth & Wateringbury?

      Cannon Hill has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) and recorded 2,873 crimes in the last 12 months. East and West Peckham, Mereworth & Wateringbury has a safety score of 89/100 (Very Safe) with 14 crimes. East and West Peckham, Mereworth & Wateringbury scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Cannon Hill vs East and West Peckham, Mereworth & Wateringbury?

      Cannon Hill shows a year-on-year crime trend of +3.9% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. East and West Peckham, Mereworth & Wateringbury shows -48.2% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Cannon Hill and East and West Peckham, Mereworth & Wateringbury?

      In Cannon Hill, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (758 incidents). In East and West Peckham, Mereworth & Wateringbury, it is Violent Crime (5 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Cannon Hill and East and West Peckham, Mereworth & Wateringbury?

      Cannon Hill recorded 610 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while East and West Peckham, Mereworth & Wateringbury recorded 4. 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 Cannon Hill vs East and West Peckham, Mereworth & Wateringbury?

      Violent crime in Cannon Hill totalled 758 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 5 in East and West Peckham, Mereworth & Wateringbury. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Cannon Hill and East and West Peckham, Mereworth & Wateringbury in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Cannon Hill recorded 2,764 crimes (now 2,873, a change of +3.9%). East and West Peckham, Mereworth & Wateringbury recorded 27 crimes previously (now 14, -48.2%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Cannon Hill and East and West Peckham, Mereworth & Wateringbury?

      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. Cannon Hill has a resolution rate of 35.1% and East and West Peckham, Mereworth & Wateringbury has 0%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Cannon Hill and East and West Peckham, Mereworth & Wateringbury?

      Cannon Hill falls within the Metropolitan Police Service boundary. East and West Peckham, Mereworth & Wateringbury 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 Cannon Hill and East and West Peckham, Mereworth & Wateringbury?

      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 Cannon Hill or East and West Peckham, Mereworth & Wateringbury on a crime map?

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

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