Northfleet & Springhead vs Ringlestone

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    10/100
    Northfleet & Springhead Kent Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      4/100
      Ringlestone Kent Police

      Northfleet & Springhead vs Ringlestone Results

      A
      10/100
      High Crime
      Northfleet & Springhead
      Kent Police
      1,591 crimes / 12m
      ↓11.5% trend
      25.6% resolved
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      VS
      B
      4/100
      High Crime
      Ringlestone
      Kent Police
      877 crimes / 12m
      ↑178.4% trend
      38.1% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Northfleet & Springhead
      B Ringlestone
      Safety Score
      10/100 High Crime
      4/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      1,591
      877
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      1,798
      315
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓11.5%
      ↑178.4%
      Resolution Rate ?
      25.6%
      38.1%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Northfleet & Springhead
      B Ringlestone
      Violent Crime
      585 ↓20%
      322 ↑162%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      248 ↑19%
      150 ↑213%
      Other Theft
      111 ↓14%
      72 ↑148%
      Vehicle Crime
      74 ↓31%
      29 ↑107%
      Burglary
      38 ↓10%
      11 ↑10%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      234 ↑11%
      67 ↑168%
      Drugs
      82 ↓41%
      54 ↑260%
      Public Order
      91 ↓22%
      37 ↑76%
      Robbery
      7 ↓46%
      4 ↑300%
      Shoplifting
      28 ↑12%
      92 ↑2200%
      Theft from Person
      10 ↑150%
      3 ↑0%
      Bicycle Theft
      8 ↑33%
      4 ↓33%
      Possession of Weapons
      25 ↑127%
      12 ↑1100%
      Other Crime
      50 ↓14%
      20 ↑33%
      Overall Verdict
      These two areas are very closely matched — the metrics are split evenly between them.
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Northfleet & Springhead safer than Ringlestone?

      Northfleet & Springhead has a safety score of 10/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,591 crimes in the last 12 months. Ringlestone has a safety score of 4/100 (High Crime) with 877 crimes. Northfleet & Springhead scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Northfleet & Springhead vs Ringlestone?

      Northfleet & Springhead shows a year-on-year crime trend of -11.5% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Ringlestone shows +178.4% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Northfleet & Springhead and Ringlestone?

      In Northfleet & Springhead, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (585 incidents). In Ringlestone, it is Violent Crime (322 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Northfleet & Springhead and Ringlestone?

      Northfleet & Springhead recorded 248 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Ringlestone recorded 150. 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 Northfleet & Springhead vs Ringlestone?

      Violent crime in Northfleet & Springhead totalled 585 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 322 in Ringlestone. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Northfleet & Springhead and Ringlestone in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Northfleet & Springhead recorded 1,798 crimes (now 1,591, a change of -11.5%). Ringlestone recorded 315 crimes previously (now 877, +178.4%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Northfleet & Springhead and Ringlestone?

      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. Northfleet & Springhead has a resolution rate of 25.6% and Ringlestone has 38.1%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Northfleet & Springhead and Ringlestone?

      Northfleet & Springhead falls within the Kent Police boundary. Ringlestone 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 Northfleet & Springhead and Ringlestone?

      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 Northfleet & Springhead or Ringlestone on a crime map?

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

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