Hartlip, Newington and Upchurch vs Sturry

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    52/100
    Hartlip, Newington and Upchurch Kent Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      18/100
      Sturry Kent Police

      Hartlip, Newington and Upchurch vs Sturry Results

      A
      52/100
      Average
      Hartlip, Newington and Upchurch
      Kent Police
      376 crimes / 12m
      ↓10.9% trend
      33.3% resolved
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      VS
      B
      18/100
      High Crime
      Sturry
      Kent Police
      699 crimes / 12m
      ↑17.9% trend
      28.9% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Hartlip, Newington and Upchurch
      B Sturry
      Safety Score
      52/100 Average
      18/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      376
      699
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      422
      593
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓10.9%
      ↑17.9%
      Resolution Rate ?
      33.3%
      28.9%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Hartlip, Newington and Upchurch
      B Sturry
      Violent Crime
      170 ↓16%
      265 ↑7%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      64 ↑21%
      109 ↑20%
      Other Theft
      42 ↑24%
      50 ↑47%
      Vehicle Crime
      14 ↓44%
      26 ↑44%
      Burglary
      17 ↑42%
      26 ↑117%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      22 ↓50%
      50 ↓40%
      Drugs
      5 ↓17%
      18 ↓5%
      Public Order
      18 ↑0%
      30 ↑88%
      Robbery
      3 ↑50%
      10
      Shoplifting
      7 ↑133%
      76 ↑95%
      Theft from Person
      0
      3 ↑0%
      Bicycle Theft
      0
      1 ↑0%
      Possession of Weapons
      6 ↓14%
      10 ↑43%
      Other Crime
      8 ↓50%
      25 ↑14%
      Overall Verdict
      A Hartlip, Newington and Upchurch is the safer choice — scoring 52/100 vs 18/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Hartlip, Newington and Upchurch safer than Sturry?

      Hartlip, Newington and Upchurch has a safety score of 52/100 (Average) and recorded 376 crimes in the last 12 months. Sturry has a safety score of 18/100 (High Crime) with 699 crimes. Hartlip, Newington and Upchurch scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Hartlip, Newington and Upchurch vs Sturry?

      Hartlip, Newington and Upchurch shows a year-on-year crime trend of -10.9% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Sturry shows +17.9% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Hartlip, Newington and Upchurch and Sturry?

      In Hartlip, Newington and Upchurch, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (170 incidents). In Sturry, it is Violent Crime (265 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Hartlip, Newington and Upchurch and Sturry?

      Hartlip, Newington and Upchurch recorded 64 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Sturry recorded 109. 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 Hartlip, Newington and Upchurch vs Sturry?

      Violent crime in Hartlip, Newington and Upchurch totalled 170 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 265 in Sturry. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Hartlip, Newington and Upchurch and Sturry in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Hartlip, Newington and Upchurch recorded 422 crimes (now 376, a change of -10.9%). Sturry recorded 593 crimes previously (now 699, +17.9%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Hartlip, Newington and Upchurch and Sturry?

      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. Hartlip, Newington and Upchurch has a resolution rate of 33.3% and Sturry has 28.9%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Hartlip, Newington and Upchurch and Sturry?

      Hartlip, Newington and Upchurch falls within the Kent Police boundary. Sturry 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 Hartlip, Newington and Upchurch and Sturry?

      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 Hartlip, Newington and Upchurch or Sturry on a crime map?

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

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