North Leatherhead vs East and West Peckham, Mereworth & Wateringbury

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    14/100
    North Leatherhead Surrey Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      89/100
      East and West Peckham, Mereworth & Wateringbury Kent Police

      North Leatherhead vs East and West Peckham, Mereworth & Wateringbury Results

      A
      14/100
      High Crime
      North Leatherhead
      Surrey Police
      739 crimes / 12m
      ↑20% trend
      23.5% 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 North Leatherhead
      B East and West Peckham, Mereworth & Wateringbury
      Safety Score
      14/100 High Crime
      89/100 Very Safe
      Total Crimes
      739
      14
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      616
      27
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑20%
      ↓48.2%
      Resolution Rate ?
      23.5%
      0%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A North Leatherhead
      B East and West Peckham, Mereworth & Wateringbury
      Violent Crime
      269 ↑31%
      5 ↓29%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      121 ↓4%
      4 ↑33%
      Other Theft
      56 ↑10%
      0 ↓100%
      Vehicle Crime
      30 ↓23%
      0
      Burglary
      32 ↑167%
      3 ↓63%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      57 ↑4%
      1 ↓80%
      Drugs
      30 ↑58%
      1 ↑0%
      Public Order
      62 ↓5%
      0
      Robbery
      4 ↓20%
      0
      Shoplifting
      47 ↑292%
      0
      Theft from Person
      3 ↓63%
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      5 ↑25%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      7 ↑75%
      0 ↓100%
      Other Crime
      16 ↑45%
      0
      Overall Verdict
      B East and West Peckham, Mereworth & Wateringbury is the safer choice — scoring 89/100 vs 14/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is North Leatherhead safer than East and West Peckham, Mereworth & Wateringbury?

      North Leatherhead has a safety score of 14/100 (High Crime) and recorded 739 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 North Leatherhead vs East and West Peckham, Mereworth & Wateringbury?

      North Leatherhead shows a year-on-year crime trend of +20% — 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 North Leatherhead and East and West Peckham, Mereworth & Wateringbury?

      In North Leatherhead, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (269 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 North Leatherhead and East and West Peckham, Mereworth & Wateringbury?

      North Leatherhead recorded 121 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 North Leatherhead vs East and West Peckham, Mereworth & Wateringbury?

      Violent crime in North Leatherhead totalled 269 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 North Leatherhead and East and West Peckham, Mereworth & Wateringbury in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, North Leatherhead recorded 616 crimes (now 739, a change of +20%). East and West Peckham, Mereworth & Wateringbury recorded 27 crimes previously (now 14, -48.2%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in North Leatherhead 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. North Leatherhead has a resolution rate of 23.5% 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 North Leatherhead and East and West Peckham, Mereworth & Wateringbury?

      North Leatherhead falls within the Surrey Police 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 North Leatherhead 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 North Leatherhead or East and West Peckham, Mereworth & Wateringbury on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both North Leatherhead 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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