Newtown vs Sheppey Central
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Newtown vs Sheppey Central Results
Key Statistics (last 12 months)
Crime by Category (last 12 months)
Number of crimes per category — lower is better
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Newtown safer than Sheppey Central?
Newtown has a safety score of 3/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,261 crimes in the last 12 months. Sheppey Central has a safety score of 29/100 (Below Average) with 633 crimes. Sheppey Central scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.
What is the crime trend in Newtown vs Sheppey Central?
Newtown shows a year-on-year crime trend of +143.4% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Sheppey Central shows -15.8% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.
What types of crime are most common in Newtown and Sheppey Central?
In Newtown, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (473 incidents). In Sheppey Central, it is Violent Crime (242 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.
How does anti-social behaviour compare between Newtown and Sheppey Central?
Newtown recorded 196 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Sheppey Central recorded 161. 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 Sheppey Central?
Violent crime in Newtown totalled 473 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 242 in Sheppey Central. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.
How many crimes were recorded in Newtown and Sheppey Central 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%). Sheppey Central recorded 752 crimes previously (now 633, -15.8%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Newtown and Sheppey Central?
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 Sheppey Central has 0%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Newtown and Sheppey Central?
Newtown falls within the Kent Police boundary. Sheppey Central 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 Sheppey Central?
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 Sheppey Central on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Newtown and Sheppey Central. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.