St Marys North vs East and West Peckham, Mereworth & Wateringbury

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    67/100
    St Marys North Sussex Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      89/100
      East and West Peckham, Mereworth & Wateringbury Kent Police

      St Marys North vs East and West Peckham, Mereworth & Wateringbury Results

      A
      67/100
      Safe
      St Marys North
      Sussex Police
      254 crimes / 12m
      ↓15.1% trend
      15.4% resolved
      View full statistics
      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 St Marys North
      B East and West Peckham, Mereworth & Wateringbury
      Safety Score
      67/100 Safe
      89/100 Very Safe
      Total Crimes
      254
      15
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      299
      25
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓15.1%
      ↓40%
      Resolution Rate ?
      15.4%
      0%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A St Marys North
      B East and West Peckham, Mereworth & Wateringbury
      Violent Crime
      80 ↓13%
      5 ↑0%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      58 ↓29%
      4 ↑0%
      Other Theft
      17 ↑31%
      0 ↓100%
      Vehicle Crime
      11 ↑0%
      0
      Burglary
      13 ↑8%
      3 ↓63%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      23 ↓23%
      2 ↓50%
      Drugs
      6 ↓14%
      1 ↑0%
      Public Order
      30 ↑30%
      0
      Robbery
      2
      0
      Shoplifting
      7 ↓63%
      0
      Theft from Person
      1 ↑0%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      1 ↓75%
      0 ↓100%
      Other Crime
      5 ↑0%
      0
      Overall Verdict
      B East and West Peckham, Mereworth & Wateringbury is the safer choice — scoring 89/100 vs 67/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

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

      St Marys North has a safety score of 67/100 (Safe) and recorded 254 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 St Marys North vs East and West Peckham, Mereworth & Wateringbury?

      St Marys North shows a year-on-year crime trend of -15.1% — meaning total crimes fell 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 St Marys North and East and West Peckham, Mereworth & Wateringbury?

      In St Marys North, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (80 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 St Marys North and East and West Peckham, Mereworth & Wateringbury?

      St Marys North recorded 58 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 St Marys North vs East and West Peckham, Mereworth & Wateringbury?

      Violent crime in St Marys North totalled 80 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 St Marys North and East and West Peckham, Mereworth & Wateringbury in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, St Marys North recorded 299 crimes (now 254, a change of -15.1%). East and West Peckham, Mereworth & Wateringbury recorded 25 crimes previously (now 15, -40%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in St Marys North 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. St Marys North has a resolution rate of 15.4% 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 St Marys North and East and West Peckham, Mereworth & Wateringbury?

      St Marys North 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 St Marys North 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 St Marys North or East and West Peckham, Mereworth & Wateringbury on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both St Marys North 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.

      City rankings are based on official police force data areas, which cover cities and surrounding regions.