Northfleet & Springhead vs Temple Hill

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
      3/100
      Temple Hill Kent Police

      Northfleet & Springhead vs Temple Hill 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
      3/100
      High Crime
      Temple Hill
      Kent Police
      1,682 crimes / 12m
      ↑37.8% trend
      31.2% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Northfleet & Springhead
      B Temple Hill
      Safety Score
      10/100 High Crime
      3/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      1,591
      1,682
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      1,798
      1,221
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓11.5%
      ↑37.8%
      Resolution Rate ?
      25.6%
      31.2%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Northfleet & Springhead
      B Temple Hill
      Violent Crime
      585 ↓20%
      635 ↑25%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      248 ↑19%
      251 ↑92%
      Other Theft
      111 ↓14%
      89 ↑93%
      Vehicle Crime
      74 ↓31%
      95 ↑30%
      Burglary
      38 ↓10%
      46 ↑5%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      234 ↑11%
      151 ↑9%
      Drugs
      82 ↓41%
      85 ↑67%
      Public Order
      91 ↓22%
      70 ↓5%
      Robbery
      7 ↓46%
      13 ↑30%
      Shoplifting
      28 ↑12%
      166 ↑87%
      Theft from Person
      10 ↑150%
      6 ↑50%
      Bicycle Theft
      8 ↑33%
      9 ↑29%
      Possession of Weapons
      25 ↑127%
      17 ↓6%
      Other Crime
      50 ↓14%
      49 ↑69%
      Overall Verdict
      A Northfleet & Springhead is the safer choice — scoring 10/100 vs 3/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Northfleet & Springhead safer than Temple Hill?

      Northfleet & Springhead has a safety score of 10/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,591 crimes in the last 12 months. Temple Hill has a safety score of 3/100 (High Crime) with 1,682 crimes. Northfleet & Springhead scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Northfleet & Springhead vs Temple Hill?

      Northfleet & Springhead shows a year-on-year crime trend of -11.5% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Temple Hill shows +37.8% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

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

      In Northfleet & Springhead, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (585 incidents). In Temple Hill, it is Violent Crime (635 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

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

      Northfleet & Springhead recorded 248 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Temple Hill recorded 251. 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 Temple Hill?

      Violent crime in Northfleet & Springhead totalled 585 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 635 in Temple Hill. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Northfleet & Springhead and Temple Hill 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%). Temple Hill recorded 1,221 crimes previously (now 1,682, +37.8%).

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

      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 Temple Hill has 31.2%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Northfleet & Springhead and Temple Hill?

      Northfleet & Springhead falls within the Kent Police boundary. Temple Hill 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 Temple Hill?

      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 Temple Hill on a crime map?

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

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