Kent Police

Is Northfleet & Springhead Safe?

Crime statistics for Northfleet & Springhead. Based on official UK Police data, updated January 2026.

Last 24 months: February 2024 – January 2026 3,415 crimes
10 / 100 High Crime

Safety Score !

3,415 Crimes (last 24 months)
49% Resolution Rate (last 24m) !
↓7.4% vs Previous 12 Months

Crime Zone Map

Neighbourhood boundaries coloured by safety score. Click adjacent zones to explore.

Very Safe (85+) Safe (65–84) Average (45–64) Below Avg (25–44) High Crime (0–24)

Crime by Category

Last 24 months — 3,415 total crimes recorded in Northfleet & Springhead

Violent Crime
1,339 39.2%
Criminal Damage & Arson
445 13%
Anti-Social Behaviour
431 12.6%
Other Theft
246 7.2%
Drugs
235 6.9%
Public Order
216 6.3%
Vehicle Crime
186 5.4%
Other Crime
105 3.1%
Burglary
82 2.4%
Shoplifting
51 1.5%
Possession of Weapons
34 1%
Robbery
20 0.6%
Theft from Person
14 0.4%
Bicycle Theft
11 0.3%

Monthly Crime Trend

Month-by-month crime totals for Northfleet & Springhead — last 24 months

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Northfleet & Springhead safe?

Northfleet & Springhead has a CrimeRadar safety score of 10/100, rated High Crime. 1,642 crimes were recorded in the last 12 months. Northfleet & Springhead has above-average crime levels and caution is advised.

How many crimes were recorded in Northfleet & Springhead in the last 12 months?

1,642 crimes were recorded in Northfleet & Springhead in the last 12 months. This is a decrease of 7.4% compared to the previous 12-month period (1,773 crimes).

What is the most common crime in Northfleet & Springhead?

The most common crime in Northfleet & Springhead is Violent Crime, with 1,339 incidents recorded in the last 12 months. This accounts for 81.5% of all reported crimes in the area.

Is crime in Northfleet & Springhead increasing or decreasing?

Crime in Northfleet & Springhead is decreasing. The year-on-year trend shows a fall of 7.4% compared to the same period the previous year. This is a positive sign for the area.

What is the safety score for Northfleet & Springhead?

Northfleet & Springhead has a safety score of 10 out of 100 (High Crime). CrimeRadar safety scores are calculated from crime volume, year-on-year trend, and crime resolution rate. A score of 85+ is Very Safe, 65–84 is Safe, 45–64 is Average, 25–44 is Below Average, and below 25 is High Crime.

How does Northfleet & Springhead compare to the Kent Police average?

Northfleet & Springhead has a safety score of 10/100, while the Kent Police force area average is 45/100. Northfleet & Springhead is below the force average for safety. Use the Compare tool to see a detailed side-by-side breakdown.

What is the crime resolution rate in Northfleet & Springhead?

49% of crimes in Northfleet & Springhead resulted in a formal resolution in the last 12 months. This means charges, cautions, penalty notices, or other official outcomes. The UK national average is typically 5–15% for most areas.

How much violent crime is there in Northfleet & Springhead?

1,339 violent crimes were recorded in Northfleet & Springhead in the last 12 months, representing 81.5% of all reported crimes. Anti-social behaviour accounted for 431 incidents.

When was the crime data for Northfleet & Springhead last updated?

The crime data for Northfleet & Springhead was last updated in January 2026. CrimeRadar sources all data from the official UK Police Data API, operated by the Home Office. New data is published approximately every month with a 2-month lag.

How can I compare Northfleet & Springhead with other areas?

You can compare Northfleet & Springhead with any other UK neighbourhood using CrimeRadar's Compare tool. It shows side-by-side safety scores, crime volumes, category breakdowns, and resolution rates. Visit crimeradar.co.uk/compare to start a comparison.

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Data source: All crime data is sourced from the UK Police Data, operated by the Home Office, and is published under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Last updated: January 2026.