Greenhithe & Knockhall vs Rainham North

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    8/100
    Greenhithe & Knockhall Kent Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      13/100
      Rainham North Kent Police

      Greenhithe & Knockhall vs Rainham North Results

      A
      8/100
      High Crime
      Greenhithe & Knockhall
      Kent Police
      1,143 crimes / 12m
      ↓4% trend
      25.8% resolved
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      VS
      B
      13/100
      High Crime
      Rainham North
      Kent Police
      881 crimes / 12m
      ↓21.8% trend
      40% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Greenhithe & Knockhall
      B Rainham North
      Safety Score
      8/100 High Crime
      13/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      1,143
      881
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      1,190
      1,126
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓4%
      ↓21.8%
      Resolution Rate ?
      25.8%
      40%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Greenhithe & Knockhall
      B Rainham North
      Violent Crime
      386 ↓16%
      342 ↓24%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      191 ↑41%
      192 ↑9%
      Other Theft
      85 ↓8%
      47 ↓22%
      Vehicle Crime
      85 ↓13%
      35 ↑3%
      Burglary
      38 ↓31%
      28 ↓40%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      140 ↑13%
      96 ↑10%
      Drugs
      60 ↑30%
      28 ↓7%
      Public Order
      46 ↓23%
      44 ↓19%
      Robbery
      9 ↑80%
      8 ↓11%
      Shoplifting
      38 ↓27%
      30 ↓74%
      Theft from Person
      9 ↓10%
      1 ↓67%
      Bicycle Theft
      0 ↓100%
      5 ↓29%
      Possession of Weapons
      17 ↑13%
      6 ↓40%
      Other Crime
      39 ↑8%
      19 ↓58%
      Overall Verdict
      B Rainham North is the safer choice — scoring 13/100 vs 8/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Greenhithe & Knockhall safer than Rainham North?

      Greenhithe & Knockhall has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,143 crimes in the last 12 months. Rainham North has a safety score of 13/100 (High Crime) with 881 crimes. Rainham North scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Greenhithe & Knockhall vs Rainham North?

      Greenhithe & Knockhall shows a year-on-year crime trend of -4% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Rainham North shows -21.8% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Greenhithe & Knockhall and Rainham North?

      In Greenhithe & Knockhall, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (386 incidents). In Rainham North, it is Violent Crime (342 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Greenhithe & Knockhall and Rainham North?

      Greenhithe & Knockhall recorded 191 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Rainham North recorded 192. 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 Greenhithe & Knockhall vs Rainham North?

      Violent crime in Greenhithe & Knockhall totalled 386 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 342 in Rainham North. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Greenhithe & Knockhall and Rainham North in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Greenhithe & Knockhall recorded 1,190 crimes (now 1,143, a change of -4%). Rainham North recorded 1,126 crimes previously (now 881, -21.8%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Greenhithe & Knockhall and Rainham North?

      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. Greenhithe & Knockhall has a resolution rate of 25.8% and Rainham North has 40%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Greenhithe & Knockhall and Rainham North?

      Greenhithe & Knockhall falls within the Kent Police boundary. Rainham North 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 Greenhithe & Knockhall and Rainham North?

      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 Greenhithe & Knockhall or Rainham North on a crime map?

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

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