Newtown vs Riverview Park

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    3/100
    Newtown Kent Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      26/100
      Riverview Park Kent Police

      Newtown vs Riverview Park Results

      A
      3/100
      High Crime
      Newtown
      Kent Police
      1,261 crimes / 12m
      ↑143.4% trend
      33.6% resolved
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      VS
      B
      26/100
      Below Average
      Riverview Park
      Kent Police
      587 crimes / 12m
      ↑119.9% trend
      27.5% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Newtown
      B Riverview Park
      Safety Score
      3/100 High Crime
      26/100 Below Average
      Total Crimes
      1,261
      587
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      518
      267
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑143.4%
      ↑119.9%
      Resolution Rate ?
      33.6%
      27.5%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Newtown
      B Riverview Park
      Violent Crime
      473 ↑126%
      222 ↑158%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      196 ↑211%
      116 ↑104%
      Other Theft
      80 ↑116%
      38 ↑111%
      Vehicle Crime
      75 ↑114%
      30 ↑11%
      Burglary
      28 ↑17%
      22 ↑340%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      99 ↑41%
      64 ↑88%
      Drugs
      65 ↑225%
      17 ↑240%
      Public Order
      56 ↑155%
      23 ↑667%
      Robbery
      11 ↑1000%
      9 ↑800%
      Shoplifting
      112 ↑559%
      15 ↑0%
      Theft from Person
      7 ↑600%
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      8
      2 ↑0%
      Possession of Weapons
      15 ↑200%
      8 ↑167%
      Other Crime
      36 ↑157%
      21 ↑91%
      Overall Verdict
      B Riverview Park is the safer choice — scoring 26/100 vs 3/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Newtown safer than Riverview Park?

      Newtown has a safety score of 3/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,261 crimes in the last 12 months. Riverview Park has a safety score of 26/100 (Below Average) with 587 crimes. Riverview Park scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Newtown vs Riverview Park?

      Newtown shows a year-on-year crime trend of +143.4% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Riverview Park shows +119.9% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Newtown and Riverview Park?

      In Newtown, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (473 incidents). In Riverview Park, it is Violent Crime (222 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Newtown and Riverview Park?

      Newtown recorded 196 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Riverview Park recorded 116. 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 Newtown vs Riverview Park?

      Violent crime in Newtown totalled 473 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 222 in Riverview Park. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Newtown and Riverview Park in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Newtown recorded 518 crimes (now 1,261, a change of +143.4%). Riverview Park recorded 267 crimes previously (now 587, +119.9%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Newtown and Riverview Park?

      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. Newtown has a resolution rate of 33.6% and Riverview Park has 27.5%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Newtown and Riverview Park?

      Newtown falls within the Kent Police boundary. Riverview Park 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 Newtown and Riverview Park?

      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 Newtown or Riverview Park on a crime map?

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

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