Northgate vs Penenden Heath

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    3/100
    Northgate Kent Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      4/100
      Penenden Heath Kent Police

      Northgate vs Penenden Heath Results

      A
      3/100
      High Crime
      Northgate
      Kent Police
      2,403 crimes / 12m
      ↑39.9% trend
      34.2% resolved
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      VS
      B
      4/100
      High Crime
      Penenden Heath
      Kent Police
      1,410 crimes / 12m
      ↑51.3% trend
      36.6% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Northgate
      B Penenden Heath
      Safety Score
      3/100 High Crime
      4/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      2,403
      1,410
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      1,718
      932
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑39.9%
      ↑51.3%
      Resolution Rate ?
      34.2%
      36.6%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Northgate
      B Penenden Heath
      Violent Crime
      715 ↑40%
      529 ↑35%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      383 ↑108%
      243 ↑71%
      Other Theft
      152 ↓7%
      101 ↑38%
      Vehicle Crime
      37 ↓18%
      49 ↑23%
      Burglary
      47 ↓8%
      23 ↑0%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      185 ↑42%
      105 ↑64%
      Drugs
      120 ↑50%
      95 ↑171%
      Public Order
      102 ↑24%
      49 ↑20%
      Robbery
      39 ↑160%
      6 ↑0%
      Shoplifting
      494 ↑36%
      134 ↑272%
      Theft from Person
      12 ↑71%
      8 ↑33%
      Bicycle Theft
      27 ↑0%
      6 ↑0%
      Possession of Weapons
      25 ↑19%
      8 ↓33%
      Other Crime
      65 ↑63%
      54 ↓2%
      Overall Verdict
      B Penenden Heath is the safer choice — scoring 4/100 vs 3/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Northgate safer than Penenden Heath?

      Northgate has a safety score of 3/100 (High Crime) and recorded 2,403 crimes in the last 12 months. Penenden Heath has a safety score of 4/100 (High Crime) with 1,410 crimes. Penenden Heath scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Northgate vs Penenden Heath?

      Northgate shows a year-on-year crime trend of +39.9% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Penenden Heath shows +51.3% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Northgate and Penenden Heath?

      In Northgate, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (715 incidents). In Penenden Heath, it is Violent Crime (529 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Northgate and Penenden Heath?

      Northgate recorded 383 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Penenden Heath recorded 243. 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 Northgate vs Penenden Heath?

      Violent crime in Northgate totalled 715 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 529 in Penenden Heath. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Northgate and Penenden Heath in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Northgate recorded 1,718 crimes (now 2,403, a change of +39.9%). Penenden Heath recorded 932 crimes previously (now 1,410, +51.3%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Northgate and Penenden Heath?

      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. Northgate has a resolution rate of 34.2% and Penenden Heath has 36.6%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Northgate and Penenden Heath?

      Northgate falls within the Kent Police boundary. Penenden Heath 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 Northgate and Penenden Heath?

      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 Northgate or Penenden Heath on a crime map?

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

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