Newington vs Reculver

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    2/100
    Newington Kent Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      76/100
      Reculver Kent Police

      Newington vs Reculver Results

      A
      2/100
      High Crime
      Newington
      Kent Police
      1,491 crimes / 12m
      ↑87.3% trend
      22.4% resolved
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      VS
      B
      76/100
      Safe
      Reculver
      Kent Police
      147 crimes / 12m
      ↓30% trend
      0% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Newington
      B Reculver
      Safety Score
      2/100 High Crime
      76/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      1,491
      147
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      796
      210
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑87.3%
      ↓30%
      Resolution Rate ?
      22.4%
      0%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Newington
      B Reculver
      Violent Crime
      739 ↑88%
      57 ↓35%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      209 ↑217%
      29 ↓26%
      Other Theft
      86 ↑28%
      10 ↓38%
      Vehicle Crime
      50 ↑67%
      7 ↑0%
      Burglary
      20 ↓31%
      9 ↑80%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      121 ↑57%
      9 ↓63%
      Drugs
      70 ↑169%
      2 ↓67%
      Public Order
      63 ↑85%
      5 ↓64%
      Robbery
      8 ↑60%
      0
      Shoplifting
      40 ↑233%
      0
      Theft from Person
      4 ↑33%
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      6 ↑200%
      1 ↑0%
      Possession of Weapons
      18 ↑20%
      3
      Other Crime
      57 ↑54%
      15 ↑50%
      Overall Verdict
      B Reculver is the safer choice — scoring 76/100 vs 2/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Newington safer than Reculver?

      Newington has a safety score of 2/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,491 crimes in the last 12 months. Reculver has a safety score of 76/100 (Safe) with 147 crimes. Reculver scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Newington vs Reculver?

      Newington shows a year-on-year crime trend of +87.3% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Reculver shows -30% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Newington and Reculver?

      In Newington, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (739 incidents). In Reculver, it is Violent Crime (57 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Newington and Reculver?

      Newington recorded 209 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Reculver recorded 29. 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 Newington vs Reculver?

      Violent crime in Newington totalled 739 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 57 in Reculver. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Newington and Reculver in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Newington recorded 796 crimes (now 1,491, a change of +87.3%). Reculver recorded 210 crimes previously (now 147, -30%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Newington and Reculver?

      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. Newington has a resolution rate of 22.4% and Reculver has 0%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Newington and Reculver?

      Newington falls within the Kent Police boundary. Reculver 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 Newington and Reculver?

      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 Newington or Reculver on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Newington and Reculver. 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.