Vincent Square vs East and West Peckham, Mereworth & Wateringbury

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    7/100
    Vincent Square Metropolitan Police Service
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      89/100
      East and West Peckham, Mereworth & Wateringbury Kent Police

      Vincent Square vs East and West Peckham, Mereworth & Wateringbury Results

      A
      7/100
      High Crime
      Vincent Square
      Metropolitan Police Service
      22,752 crimes / 12m
      ↑6.1% trend
      34.1% resolved
      View full statistics
      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 Vincent Square
      B East and West Peckham, Mereworth & Wateringbury
      Safety Score
      7/100 High Crime
      89/100 Very Safe
      Total Crimes
      22,752
      14
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      21,451
      27
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑6.1%
      ↓48.2%
      Resolution Rate ?
      34.1%
      0%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Vincent Square
      B East and West Peckham, Mereworth & Wateringbury
      Violent Crime
      4,098 ↑4%
      5 ↓29%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      5,006 ↑9%
      4 ↑33%
      Other Theft
      2,826 ↓6%
      0 ↓100%
      Vehicle Crime
      449 ↑7%
      0
      Burglary
      658 ↓4%
      3 ↓63%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      801 ↓2%
      1 ↓80%
      Drugs
      552 ↑14%
      1 ↑0%
      Public Order
      1,147 ↑4%
      0
      Robbery
      758 ↑0%
      0
      Shoplifting
      1,081 ↑22%
      0
      Theft from Person
      4,786 ↑15%
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      339 ↓8%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      120 ↑9%
      0 ↓100%
      Other Crime
      131 ↑13%
      0
      Overall Verdict
      B East and West Peckham, Mereworth & Wateringbury is the safer choice — scoring 89/100 vs 7/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Vincent Square safer than East and West Peckham, Mereworth & Wateringbury?

      Vincent Square has a safety score of 7/100 (High Crime) and recorded 22,752 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 Vincent Square vs East and West Peckham, Mereworth & Wateringbury?

      Vincent Square shows a year-on-year crime trend of +6.1% — 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 Vincent Square and East and West Peckham, Mereworth & Wateringbury?

      In Vincent Square, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Anti-Social Behaviour (5,006 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 Vincent Square and East and West Peckham, Mereworth & Wateringbury?

      Vincent Square recorded 5,006 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 Vincent Square vs East and West Peckham, Mereworth & Wateringbury?

      Violent crime in Vincent Square totalled 4,098 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 Vincent Square and East and West Peckham, Mereworth & Wateringbury in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Vincent Square recorded 21,451 crimes (now 22,752, a change of +6.1%). East and West Peckham, Mereworth & Wateringbury recorded 27 crimes previously (now 14, -48.2%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Vincent Square 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. Vincent Square has a resolution rate of 34.1% 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 Vincent Square and East and West Peckham, Mereworth & Wateringbury?

      Vincent Square 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 Vincent Square 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 Vincent Square or East and West Peckham, Mereworth & Wateringbury on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Vincent Square 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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