New Romney vs Northgate

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    42/100
    New Romney Kent Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      3/100
      Northgate Kent Police

      New Romney vs Northgate Results

      A
      42/100
      Below Average
      New Romney
      Kent Police
      476 crimes / 12m
      ↓10% trend
      21.2% 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 New Romney
      B Northgate
      Safety Score
      42/100 Below Average
      3/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      476
      2,403
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      529
      1,718
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓10%
      ↑39.9%
      Resolution Rate ?
      21.2%
      34.2%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A New Romney
      B Northgate
      Violent Crime
      207 ↓15%
      715 ↑40%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      78 ↑26%
      383 ↑108%
      Other Theft
      47 ↑7%
      152 ↓7%
      Vehicle Crime
      13 ↓24%
      37 ↓18%
      Burglary
      7 ↓22%
      47 ↓8%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      44 ↓21%
      185 ↑42%
      Drugs
      13 ↓28%
      120 ↑50%
      Public Order
      20 ↓31%
      102 ↑24%
      Robbery
      4 ↑100%
      39 ↑160%
      Shoplifting
      19 ↑27%
      494 ↑36%
      Theft from Person
      1 ↓67%
      12 ↑71%
      Bicycle Theft
      2 ↑100%
      27 ↑0%
      Possession of Weapons
      1 ↓67%
      25 ↑19%
      Other Crime
      20 ↓23%
      65 ↑63%
      Overall Verdict
      A New Romney is the safer choice — scoring 42/100 vs 3/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is New Romney safer than Northgate?

      New Romney has a safety score of 42/100 (Below Average) and recorded 476 crimes in the last 12 months. Northgate has a safety score of 3/100 (High Crime) with 2,403 crimes. New Romney scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in New Romney vs Northgate?

      New Romney shows a year-on-year crime trend of -10% — meaning total crimes fell 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 New Romney and Northgate?

      In New Romney, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (207 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 New Romney and Northgate?

      New Romney recorded 78 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 New Romney vs Northgate?

      Violent crime in New Romney totalled 207 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 New Romney and Northgate in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, New Romney recorded 529 crimes (now 476, a change of -10%). Northgate recorded 1,718 crimes previously (now 2,403, +39.9%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in New Romney 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. New Romney has a resolution rate of 21.2% and Northgate has 34.2%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers New Romney and Northgate?

      New Romney 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 New Romney 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 New Romney or Northgate on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both New Romney 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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