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Is Meopham North Safe?

Crime statistics for Meopham North. Based on official UK Police data, updated January 2026.

Last 12 months: February 2025 – January 2026 130 crimes
79 / 100 Safe

Safety Score !

130 Crimes (last 12 months)
25% Resolution Rate (last 12m) !
↓19.3% vs Previous 12 Months
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Neighbourhood boundaries coloured by safety score. Click adjacent zones to explore.

Very Safe (85+) Safe (65–84) Average (45–64) Below Avg (25–44) High Crime (0–24)

Crime by Category

Last 12 months — 130 total crimes recorded in Meopham North

Violent Crime
45 34.6%
Anti-Social Behaviour
28 21.5%
Burglary
15 11.5%
Criminal Damage & Arson
9 6.9%
Public Order
8 6.2%
Other Theft
7 5.4%
Vehicle Crime
6 4.6%
Shoplifting
6 4.6%
Other Crime
3 2.3%
Robbery
2 1.5%
Drugs
1 0.8%
Possession of Weapons
0 0%

Monthly Crime Trend

Month-by-month crime totals for Meopham North — last 12 months

Explore by Month

View detailed crime data for each month in Meopham North

January 2026 8 crimes December 2025 8 crimes November 2025 6 crimes October 2025 17 crimes September 2025 13 crimes August 2025 13 crimes July 2025 13 crimes June 2025 12 crimes May 2025 9 crimes April 2025 8 crimes March 2025 16 crimes February 2025 7 crimes
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Safest Areas Near Meopham North

Highest-rated neighbourhoods closest to Meopham North by safety score

93/100
Istead Rise, Cobham & Luddesdown Kent Police
2.5 km away
Very Safe
89/100
Meopham South & Vigo Kent Police
2.8 km away
Very Safe
91/100
Birling, Leybourne & Ryarsh Kent Police
6.9 km away
Very Safe

Compare Meopham North With Nearby Areas

Side-by-side crime comparisons with the closest neighbourhoods

79 Meopham North
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93 Istead Rise, Cobham & Luddesdown
2.5 km away · Kent Police
79 Meopham North
VS
89 Meopham South & Vigo
2.8 km away · Kent Police
79 Meopham North
VS
91 Birling, Leybourne & Ryarsh
6.9 km away · Kent Police

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Meopham North safe?

Meopham North has a CrimeRadar safety score of 79/100, rated Safe. 130 crimes were recorded in the last 12 months. Meopham North is considered a relatively safe area based on official UK Police data.

How many crimes were recorded in Meopham North in the last 12 months?

130 crimes were recorded in Meopham North in the last 12 months. This is a decrease of 19.3% compared to the previous 12-month period (161 crimes).

What is the most common crime in Meopham North?

The most common crime in Meopham North is Violent Crime, with 45 incidents recorded in the last 12 months. This accounts for 34.6% of all reported crimes in the area.

Is crime in Meopham North increasing or decreasing?

Crime in Meopham North is decreasing. The year-on-year trend shows a fall of 19.3% compared to the same period the previous year. This is a positive sign for the area.

What is the safety score for Meopham North?

Meopham North has a safety score of 79 out of 100 (Safe). CrimeRadar safety scores are calculated from crime volume, year-on-year trend, and crime resolution rate. A score of 85+ is Very Safe, 65–84 is Safe, 45–64 is Average, 25–44 is Below Average, and below 25 is High Crime.

How does Meopham North compare to the Kent Police average?

Meopham North has a safety score of 79/100, while the Kent Police force area average is 45/100. Meopham North is safer than the force average. Use the Compare tool to see a detailed side-by-side breakdown.

What is the crime resolution rate in Meopham North?

25% of crimes in Meopham North resulted in a formal resolution in the last 12 months. This means charges, cautions, penalty notices, or other official outcomes. The UK national average is typically 5–15% for most areas.

How much violent crime is there in Meopham North?

45 violent crimes were recorded in Meopham North in the last 12 months, representing 34.6% of all reported crimes. Anti-social behaviour accounted for 28 incidents.

When was the crime data for Meopham North last updated?

The crime data for Meopham North was last updated in January 2026. CrimeRadar sources all data from the official UK Police Data API, operated by the Home Office. New data is published approximately every month with a 2-month lag.

How can I compare Meopham North with other areas?

You can compare Meopham North with any other UK neighbourhood using CrimeRadar's Compare tool. It shows side-by-side safety scores, crime volumes, category breakdowns, and resolution rates. Visit crimeradar.co.uk/compare to start a comparison.

Data source: All crime data is sourced from the UK Police Data, operated by the Home Office, and is published under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Last updated: January 2026.