Crime Rate in Meopham South and Vigo: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Meopham South and Vigo

The total recorded crimes in Meopham South and Vigo, Gravesham, UK in March 2025 are around 15 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Meopham South and Vigo crime rate of 4.41 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Meopham South and Vigo, encompassing approximately 3,404 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (25.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Meopham South and Vigo Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Wrotham Road with total crimes: 2
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 2
  • Leafy Lane with total crimes: 1

How safe is Meopham South and Vigo?

To understand the safety of Meopham South and Vigo, we need to analyze Meopham South and Vigo crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Gravesham:

    • In 2024, Meopham South and Vigo demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Gravesham average, with 231 crimes compared to 752.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Meopham South and Vigo recorded fewer crimes than 14 out of 17 other cities.

    • In 2023, Meopham South and Vigo had fewer crimes than the Gravesham average, with 250 crimes compared to 702. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Meopham South and Vigo recorded fewer crimes than 13 out of 17 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Gravesham, Meopham South and Vigo has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Positive changes in overall safety.

Meopham South and Vigo Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Meopham South and Vigo has recorded 15 crimes with crime rate of 4.41 ranking 17th out of 17 in the Gravesham, UK

In 2024, the total Meopham South and Vigo crimes were 231. The crime rate of Meopham South and Vigo in 2024 was 67.86 (year) or 5.65 (month) ranking it 15 dangerous area in the Gravesham.

In 2023, the total crimes in Meopham South and Vigo were around 250 crimes with yearly crime rate of 73.44 (year) or 6.12 (month) ranking 14 most dangerous area in the Gravesham.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Gravesham)CrimesRank (Gravesham)CrimesRank (Gravesham)
Pelham157 12,486 12,175 1
Riverside84 51,601 21,518 2
Northfleet North120 21,362 31,210 3
Northfleet South92 31,255 41,171 4
Westcourt85 4821 7867 5
Central58 81,065 5842 6
Singlewell80 6991 6800 7
Woodlands61 7737 8713 8
Whitehill34 10477 10566 9
Coldharbour40 9572 9562 10
Painters Ash31 11466 11512 11
Shorne, Cobham and Luddesdown17 14426 12330 12
Riverview24 12224 16314 13
Higham17 15262 13200 17
Meopham North20 13244 14228 16
Istead Rise14 18160 18229 15
Chalk17 16162 17140 18

Meopham South and Vigo Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (5 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (5 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 4 incidents, and Drugs was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (7 reports) and Burglary incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 5 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (7 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

In October 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (3 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (7 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (4 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (5 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (4 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 6 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (20 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (10 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (10 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Vehicle crime (2 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 34 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.40 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
January 20254
December 20241
October 20243
September 20244
August 20244
July 20243
June 20244
May 20244
April 20242

A total of 10 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
September 20241
August 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20242

A total of 87 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20254
January 20257
December 20245
November 20247
October 20241
September 20247
August 20245
July 20246
June 202420
May 202410
April 202410

A total of 29 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.90 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
December 20242
November 20242
October 20242
September 20242
August 20243
July 20241
June 20248
May 20244
April 20242

A total of 17 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
November 20243
October 20241
September 20244
August 20241
June 20242
May 20243
April 20242

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
July 20241
April 20241

A total of 20 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.82 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20251
December 20242
November 20243
October 20243
September 20241
August 20243
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242
April 20241

A total of 13 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20254
November 20243
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241
May 20242
April 20241

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241
September 20241
July 20242
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 2 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241
August 20241

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241

High Crime Locations Meopham South and Vigo in March 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Meopham South and Vigo postcode area is presented below.

1. Wrotham Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
2. Parking Area (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
3. Leafy Lane (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
4. Ridge Lane (Map)
Total1
Public order1
5. Ashleigh Close (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
6. St Francis Road (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
7. Commority Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Harvel Lane (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
9. Southfield Shaw (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
10. Churchside (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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