Brookfield vs East and West Peckham, Mereworth & Wateringbury

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    52/100
    Brookfield Sussex Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      89/100
      East and West Peckham, Mereworth & Wateringbury Kent Police

      Brookfield vs East and West Peckham, Mereworth & Wateringbury Results

      A
      52/100
      Average
      Brookfield
      Sussex Police
      348 crimes / 12m
      ↑13% trend
      45.5% resolved
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      VS
      B
      89/100
      Very Safe
      East and West Peckham, Mereworth & Wateringbury
      Kent Police
      15 crimes / 12m
      ↓40% trend
      0% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Brookfield
      B East and West Peckham, Mereworth & Wateringbury
      Safety Score
      52/100 Average
      89/100 Very Safe
      Total Crimes
      348
      15
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      308
      25
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑13%
      ↓40%
      Resolution Rate ?
      45.5%
      0%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Brookfield
      B East and West Peckham, Mereworth & Wateringbury
      Violent Crime
      157 ↑17%
      5 ↑0%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      50 ↑16%
      4 ↑0%
      Other Theft
      16 ↑23%
      0 ↓100%
      Vehicle Crime
      19 ↓27%
      0
      Burglary
      11 ↑450%
      3 ↓63%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      26 ↓21%
      2 ↓50%
      Drugs
      7 ↓53%
      1 ↑0%
      Public Order
      28 ↑17%
      0
      Robbery
      2 ↓33%
      0
      Shoplifting
      9 ↑350%
      0
      Theft from Person
      3 ↑50%
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      2 ↑0%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      5 ↑25%
      0 ↓100%
      Other Crime
      13 ↑160%
      0
      Overall Verdict
      B East and West Peckham, Mereworth & Wateringbury is the safer choice — scoring 89/100 vs 52/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

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

      Brookfield has a safety score of 52/100 (Average) and recorded 348 crimes in the last 12 months. East and West Peckham, Mereworth & Wateringbury has a safety score of 89/100 (Very Safe) with 15 crimes. East and West Peckham, Mereworth & Wateringbury scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

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

      Brookfield shows a year-on-year crime trend of +13% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. East and West Peckham, Mereworth & Wateringbury shows -40% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

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

      In Brookfield, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (157 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 Brookfield and East and West Peckham, Mereworth & Wateringbury?

      Brookfield recorded 50 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 Brookfield vs East and West Peckham, Mereworth & Wateringbury?

      Violent crime in Brookfield totalled 157 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 Brookfield and East and West Peckham, Mereworth & Wateringbury in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Brookfield recorded 308 crimes (now 348, a change of +13%). East and West Peckham, Mereworth & Wateringbury recorded 25 crimes previously (now 15, -40%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Brookfield 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. Brookfield has a resolution rate of 45.5% 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 Brookfield and East and West Peckham, Mereworth & Wateringbury?

      Brookfield falls within the Sussex 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 Brookfield 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 Brookfield or East and West Peckham, Mereworth & Wateringbury on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Brookfield 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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