Walton Centre vs East and West Peckham, Mereworth & Wateringbury

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    4/100
    Walton Centre Surrey Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      89/100
      East and West Peckham, Mereworth & Wateringbury Kent Police

      Walton Centre vs East and West Peckham, Mereworth & Wateringbury Results

      A
      4/100
      High Crime
      Walton Centre
      Surrey Police
      1,113 crimes / 12m
      ↑15.5% trend
      18.1% 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 Walton Centre
      B East and West Peckham, Mereworth & Wateringbury
      Safety Score
      4/100 High Crime
      89/100 Very Safe
      Total Crimes
      1,113
      14
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      964
      27
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑15.5%
      ↓48.2%
      Resolution Rate ?
      18.1%
      0%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Walton Centre
      B East and West Peckham, Mereworth & Wateringbury
      Violent Crime
      315 ↑15%
      5 ↓29%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      169 ↑1%
      4 ↑33%
      Other Theft
      57 ↓28%
      0 ↓100%
      Vehicle Crime
      56 ↓16%
      0
      Burglary
      35 ↑3%
      3 ↓63%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      76 ↑4%
      1 ↓80%
      Drugs
      52 ↑108%
      1 ↑0%
      Public Order
      109 ↑8%
      0
      Robbery
      17 ↑55%
      0
      Shoplifting
      176 ↑100%
      0
      Theft from Person
      7 ↑0%
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      18 ↑13%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      9 ↑50%
      0 ↓100%
      Other Crime
      17 ↑6%
      0
      Overall Verdict
      B East and West Peckham, Mereworth & Wateringbury is the safer choice — scoring 89/100 vs 4/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Walton Centre safer than East and West Peckham, Mereworth & Wateringbury?

      Walton Centre has a safety score of 4/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,113 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 Walton Centre vs East and West Peckham, Mereworth & Wateringbury?

      Walton Centre shows a year-on-year crime trend of +15.5% — 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 Walton Centre and East and West Peckham, Mereworth & Wateringbury?

      In Walton Centre, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (315 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 Walton Centre and East and West Peckham, Mereworth & Wateringbury?

      Walton Centre recorded 169 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 Walton Centre vs East and West Peckham, Mereworth & Wateringbury?

      Violent crime in Walton Centre totalled 315 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 Walton Centre and East and West Peckham, Mereworth & Wateringbury in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Walton Centre recorded 964 crimes (now 1,113, a change of +15.5%). East and West Peckham, Mereworth & Wateringbury recorded 27 crimes previously (now 14, -48.2%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Walton Centre 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. Walton Centre has a resolution rate of 18.1% 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 Walton Centre and East and West Peckham, Mereworth & Wateringbury?

      Walton Centre 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 Walton Centre 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 Walton Centre or East and West Peckham, Mereworth & Wateringbury on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Walton Centre 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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