Northfleet & Springhead vs Viking
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Northfleet & Springhead vs Viking 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 Northfleet & Springhead safer than Viking?
Northfleet & Springhead has a safety score of 10/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,591 crimes in the last 12 months. Viking has a safety score of 21/100 (High Crime) with 602 crimes. Viking scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.
What is the crime trend in Northfleet & Springhead vs Viking?
Northfleet & Springhead shows a year-on-year crime trend of -11.5% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Viking shows +41% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.
What types of crime are most common in Northfleet & Springhead and Viking?
In Northfleet & Springhead, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (585 incidents). In Viking, it is Violent Crime (264 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.
How does anti-social behaviour compare between Northfleet & Springhead and Viking?
Northfleet & Springhead recorded 248 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Viking recorded 92. 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 Viking?
Violent crime in Northfleet & Springhead totalled 585 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 264 in Viking. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.
How many crimes were recorded in Northfleet & Springhead and Viking 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%). Viking recorded 427 crimes previously (now 602, +41%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Northfleet & Springhead and Viking?
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 Viking has 22.7%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Northfleet & Springhead and Viking?
Northfleet & Springhead falls within the Kent Police boundary. Viking 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 Viking?
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 Viking on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Northfleet & Springhead and Viking. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.