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 May 2025 are around 12 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Meopham South and Vigo crime rate of 3.52 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 May were:

  • Burglary: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (2) incidents (-66.67% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Meopham South and Vigo Crime Hotspots

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

  • David Street with total crimes: 2
  • Harvel Road with total crimes: 2
  • Heron Hill 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 areas in the Gravesham.

    • 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 areas in the Gravesham.

  • 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 May 2025 the Meopham South and Vigo has recorded 12 crimes with crime rate of 3.52 ranking 15th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Meopham South and Vigo)CrimesRank (Meopham South and Vigo)CrimesRank (Meopham South and Vigo)
Pelham154 12,486 12,175 1
Riverside89 51,601 21,518 2
Singlewell101 2991 6800 7
Northfleet North95 41,362 31,210 3
Northfleet South100 31,255 41,171 4
Westcourt57 6821 7867 5
Central52 71,065 5842 6
Woodlands50 9737 8713 8
Coldharbour51 8572 9562 10
Whitehill30 11477 10566 9
Shorne, Cobham and Luddesdown38 10426 12330 12
Painters Ash19 12466 11512 11
Riverview18 13224 16314 13
Higham15 14262 13200 17
Meopham North11 16244 14228 16
Istead Rise11 17160 18229 15
Chalk8 18162 17140 18

Meopham South and Vigo Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Burglary dominated crime reports (3 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (6 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (4 incidents) also being high.

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 17 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 3 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
November 20241
August 20241

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
May 20241

A total of 85 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.54 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20256
March 20255
February 20254
January 20257
December 20245
November 20247
October 20241
September 20247
August 20245
July 20246
June 202420
May 202410

A total of 36 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.27 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20252
March 20255
January 20254
December 20241
October 20243
September 20244
August 20244
July 20243
June 20244
May 20244

A total of 15 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
January 20254
November 20243
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241
May 20242

A total of 33 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20254
March 20253
December 20242
November 20242
October 20242
September 20242
August 20243
July 20241
June 20248
May 20244

A total of 9 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.12 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 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

A total of 19 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.90 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

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 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

High Crime Locations Meopham South and Vigo in May 2025

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

1. David Street (Map)
Total2
Possession of weapons1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Harvel Road (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Heron Hill Lane (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1
4. South Street (Map)
Total1
Shoplifting1
5. Fern Down (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
6. Admers Way (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
7. Churchside (Map)
Total1
Burglary1
8. Timber Bank (Map)
Total1
Burglary1
9. Meadow Lane (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
10. Waterlow Road (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1

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