Northgate vs Town & Castle

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    3/100
    Northgate Kent Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      9/100
      Town & Castle Kent Police

      Northgate vs Town & Castle 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
      9/100
      High Crime
      Town & Castle
      Kent Police
      4,565 crimes / 12m
      ↓4.7% trend
      29.5% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Northgate
      B Town & Castle
      Safety Score
      3/100 High Crime
      9/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      2,403
      4,565
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      1,718
      4,790
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑39.9%
      ↓4.7%
      Resolution Rate ?
      34.2%
      29.5%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Northgate
      B Town & Castle
      Violent Crime
      715 ↑40%
      1,728 ↓12%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      383 ↑108%
      905 ↑32%
      Other Theft
      152 ↓7%
      246 ↓13%
      Vehicle Crime
      37 ↓18%
      118 ↑26%
      Burglary
      47 ↓8%
      75 ↓29%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      185 ↑42%
      401 ↓17%
      Drugs
      120 ↑50%
      168 ↓16%
      Public Order
      102 ↑24%
      214 ↓19%
      Robbery
      39 ↑160%
      48 ↑37%
      Shoplifting
      494 ↑36%
      444 ↑7%
      Theft from Person
      12 ↑71%
      21 ↓22%
      Bicycle Theft
      27 ↑0%
      23 ↓8%
      Possession of Weapons
      25 ↑19%
      65 ↓18%
      Other Crime
      65 ↑63%
      109 ↓16%
      Overall Verdict
      These two areas are very closely matched — the metrics are split evenly between them.
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Northgate safer than Town & Castle?

      Northgate has a safety score of 3/100 (High Crime) and recorded 2,403 crimes in the last 12 months. Town & Castle has a safety score of 9/100 (High Crime) with 4,565 crimes. Town & Castle scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Northgate vs Town & Castle?

      Northgate shows a year-on-year crime trend of +39.9% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Town & Castle shows -4.7% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Northgate and Town & Castle?

      In Northgate, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (715 incidents). In Town & Castle, it is Violent Crime (1,728 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Northgate and Town & Castle?

      Northgate recorded 383 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Town & Castle recorded 905. 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 Town & Castle?

      Violent crime in Northgate totalled 715 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 1,728 in Town & Castle. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Northgate and Town & Castle 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%). Town & Castle recorded 4,790 crimes previously (now 4,565, -4.7%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Northgate and Town & Castle?

      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 Town & Castle has 29.5%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Northgate and Town & Castle?

      Northgate falls within the Kent Police boundary. Town & Castle 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 Town & Castle?

      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 Town & Castle on a crime map?

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

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