Gillingham South vs Newtown
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Gillingham South vs Newtown Results
Key Statistics (last 12 months)
Crime by Category (last 12 months)
Number of crimes per category — lower is better
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Gillingham South safer than Newtown?
Gillingham South has a safety score of 3/100 (High Crime) and recorded 4,887 crimes in the last 12 months. Newtown has a safety score of 3/100 (High Crime) with 1,261 crimes. Both areas score equally on the safety index.
What is the crime trend in Gillingham South vs Newtown?
Gillingham South shows a year-on-year crime trend of +32.9% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Newtown shows +143.4% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.
What types of crime are most common in Gillingham South and Newtown?
In Gillingham South, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (1,837 incidents). In Newtown, it is Violent Crime (473 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.
How does anti-social behaviour compare between Gillingham South and Newtown?
Gillingham South recorded 804 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Newtown recorded 196. 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 South vs Newtown?
Violent crime in Gillingham South totalled 1,837 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 473 in Newtown. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.
How many crimes were recorded in Gillingham South and Newtown in the previous year?
In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Gillingham South recorded 3,677 crimes (now 4,887, a change of +32.9%). Newtown recorded 518 crimes previously (now 1,261, +143.4%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Gillingham South and Newtown?
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 South has a resolution rate of 32.4% and Newtown has 33.6%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Gillingham South and Newtown?
Gillingham South falls within the Kent Police boundary. Newtown 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 South and Newtown?
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 South or Newtown on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Gillingham South and Newtown. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.