Northwood vs Sturry
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Northwood vs Sturry 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 Northwood safer than Sturry?
Northwood has a safety score of 3/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,526 crimes in the last 12 months. Sturry has a safety score of 18/100 (High Crime) with 699 crimes. Sturry scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.
What is the crime trend in Northwood vs Sturry?
Northwood shows a year-on-year crime trend of +24.4% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Sturry shows +17.9% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.
What types of crime are most common in Northwood and Sturry?
In Northwood, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (585 incidents). In Sturry, it is Violent Crime (265 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.
How does anti-social behaviour compare between Northwood and Sturry?
Northwood recorded 212 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Sturry recorded 109. 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 Northwood vs Sturry?
Violent crime in Northwood totalled 585 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 265 in Sturry. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.
How many crimes were recorded in Northwood and Sturry in the previous year?
In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Northwood recorded 1,227 crimes (now 1,526, a change of +24.4%). Sturry recorded 593 crimes previously (now 699, +17.9%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Northwood and Sturry?
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. Northwood has a resolution rate of 28.1% and Sturry has 28.9%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Northwood and Sturry?
Northwood falls within the Kent Police boundary. Sturry 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 Northwood and Sturry?
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 Northwood or Sturry on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Northwood and Sturry. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.