Burnham vs Northgate

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    19/100
    Burnham Kent Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      3/100
      Northgate Kent Police

      Burnham vs Northgate Results

      A
      19/100
      High Crime
      Burnham
      Kent Police
      763 crimes / 12m
      ↑250% trend
      33.7% resolved
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      VS
      B
      3/100
      High Crime
      Northgate
      Kent Police
      2,403 crimes / 12m
      ↑39.9% trend
      34.2% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Burnham
      B Northgate
      Safety Score
      19/100 High Crime
      3/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      763
      2,403
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      218
      1,718
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑250%
      ↑39.9%
      Resolution Rate ?
      33.7%
      34.2%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Burnham
      B Northgate
      Violent Crime
      210 ↑163%
      715 ↑40%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      165 ↑323%
      383 ↑108%
      Other Theft
      42 ↑200%
      152 ↓7%
      Vehicle Crime
      48 ↑60%
      37 ↓18%
      Burglary
      18 ↑200%
      47 ↓8%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      61 ↑455%
      185 ↑42%
      Drugs
      38 ↑192%
      120 ↑50%
      Public Order
      30 ↑275%
      102 ↑24%
      Robbery
      8 ↑300%
      39 ↑160%
      Shoplifting
      99 ↑4850%
      494 ↑36%
      Theft from Person
      3
      12 ↑71%
      Bicycle Theft
      7
      27 ↑0%
      Possession of Weapons
      7 ↑250%
      25 ↑19%
      Other Crime
      27 ↑145%
      65 ↑63%
      Overall Verdict
      These two areas are very closely matched — the metrics are split evenly between them.
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Burnham safer than Northgate?

      Burnham has a safety score of 19/100 (High Crime) and recorded 763 crimes in the last 12 months. Northgate has a safety score of 3/100 (High Crime) with 2,403 crimes. Burnham scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Burnham vs Northgate?

      Burnham shows a year-on-year crime trend of +250% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Northgate shows +39.9% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Burnham and Northgate?

      In Burnham, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (210 incidents). In Northgate, it is Violent Crime (715 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Burnham and Northgate?

      Burnham recorded 165 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Northgate recorded 383. 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 Burnham vs Northgate?

      Violent crime in Burnham totalled 210 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 715 in Northgate. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Burnham and Northgate in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Burnham recorded 218 crimes (now 763, a change of +250%). Northgate recorded 1,718 crimes previously (now 2,403, +39.9%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Burnham and Northgate?

      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. Burnham has a resolution rate of 33.7% and Northgate has 34.2%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Burnham and Northgate?

      Burnham falls within the Kent Police boundary. Northgate 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 Burnham and Northgate?

      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 Burnham or Northgate on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Burnham and Northgate. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.

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