Gillingham North vs Ringlestone

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    3/100
    Gillingham North Kent Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      4/100
      Ringlestone Kent Police

      Gillingham North vs Ringlestone Results

      A
      3/100
      High Crime
      Gillingham North
      Kent Police
      2,686 crimes / 12m
      ↑26.5% trend
      32.1% resolved
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      VS
      B
      4/100
      High Crime
      Ringlestone
      Kent Police
      877 crimes / 12m
      ↑178.4% trend
      38.1% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Gillingham North
      B Ringlestone
      Safety Score
      3/100 High Crime
      4/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      2,686
      877
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      2,123
      315
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑26.5%
      ↑178.4%
      Resolution Rate ?
      32.1%
      38.1%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Gillingham North
      B Ringlestone
      Violent Crime
      1,024 ↑18%
      322 ↑162%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      433 ↑45%
      150 ↑213%
      Other Theft
      177 ↑30%
      72 ↑148%
      Vehicle Crime
      98 ↑63%
      29 ↑107%
      Burglary
      41 ↓21%
      11 ↑10%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      314 ↑20%
      67 ↑168%
      Drugs
      148 ↑37%
      54 ↑260%
      Public Order
      204 ↑38%
      37 ↑76%
      Robbery
      18 ↑100%
      4 ↑300%
      Shoplifting
      97 ↑116%
      92 ↑2200%
      Theft from Person
      12 ↑9%
      3 ↑0%
      Bicycle Theft
      29 ↑4%
      4 ↓33%
      Possession of Weapons
      20 ↓13%
      12 ↑1100%
      Other Crime
      71 ↓7%
      20 ↑33%
      Overall Verdict
      B Ringlestone is the safer choice — scoring 4/100 vs 3/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Gillingham North safer than Ringlestone?

      Gillingham North has a safety score of 3/100 (High Crime) and recorded 2,686 crimes in the last 12 months. Ringlestone has a safety score of 4/100 (High Crime) with 877 crimes. Ringlestone scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Gillingham North vs Ringlestone?

      Gillingham North shows a year-on-year crime trend of +26.5% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Ringlestone shows +178.4% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Gillingham North and Ringlestone?

      In Gillingham North, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (1,024 incidents). In Ringlestone, it is Violent Crime (322 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Gillingham North and Ringlestone?

      Gillingham North recorded 433 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Ringlestone recorded 150. 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 Gillingham North vs Ringlestone?

      Violent crime in Gillingham North totalled 1,024 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 322 in Ringlestone. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Gillingham North and Ringlestone in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Gillingham North recorded 2,123 crimes (now 2,686, a change of +26.5%). Ringlestone recorded 315 crimes previously (now 877, +178.4%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Gillingham North and Ringlestone?

      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. Gillingham North has a resolution rate of 32.1% and Ringlestone has 38.1%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Gillingham North and Ringlestone?

      Gillingham North falls within the Kent Police boundary. Ringlestone 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 Gillingham North and Ringlestone?

      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 Gillingham North or Ringlestone on a crime map?

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

      City rankings are based on official police force data areas, which cover cities and surrounding regions.