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Crime in Meopham

Meopham had 28 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 38.7 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 7th of 8 Gravesham areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 26% below the middle Gravesham area. Crime was up 4% on the three months before.

DA13, Gravesham · within 0.75 miles of the middle of Meopham

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38.7crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
7 of 8Gravesham rank1st is the highest rate
+4%on the 3 months beforemore crime
violencemost common9 in 3 months

Month by month

6 Mar 8 Apr 13 May 11 Jun 13 Jul 4 Aug

Crimes recorded within 0.75 miles of the middle of Meopham. Police figures arrive about two months late.

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence932%
vehicle crime518%
public order414%
anti-social behaviour311%
criminal damage311%
shoplifting27%
theft14%
other crime14%

Meopham against Gravesham

TypeMeopham per 1,000Middle Gravesham areaChange
Violence12.423▼ 18%
Burglary02.2–
Vehicle crime6.95.3–
Anti-social behaviour4.114.1–
Theft and robbery1.44.9–

Per 1,000 residents a year. Change compares the last three months with the three before.

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Vigo Village49.5▲ 52%
New Ash Green45.8▼ 6%
Istead Rise38.8▼ 13%
Meopham38.7▲ 4%
Hartley29.7▼ 29%
Culverstone Green23.7▲ 20%
See every Gravesham area ranked on the crime in Gravesham page. Figures come from police.uk; locations are moved slightly on purpose to protect victims.

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Questions people ask

Is Meopham a safe area?

Meopham had about 38.7 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 7 of 8 Gravesham areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Meopham?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (9), followed by vehicle crime (5) and public order (4).