Northfleet Crime Rate April 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Northfleet's 274 reported crimes in April 2023 equate to 9.2 incidents per 1,000 residents, placing the area 22.7% above the UK average of 7.5 per 1,000. For a population of 29,703, this rate means approximately 270 crimes occur for every 10,000 residents — a figure that, while elevated, remains within the bounds of typical urban built-up areas. The most prevalent crime category was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 43.4% of all incidents (119 cases), significantly exceeding the UK average of 2.6 per 1,000 (2.6 vs 4.0). This pattern may reflect the area's role as a commuter hub, where transient populations and late-night public transport usage could contribute to higher rates of violent incidents. Anti-social behaviour followed at 16.4% (45 cases), with the UK average 1.2 per 1,000 compared to Northfleet's 1.5. The seasonal context of April — Easter holidays, warmer weather, and increased outdoor activity — likely influenced these figures, as spring months typically see higher levels of public interaction and associated risks. Criminal damage and arson (9.1% of total crimes) also exceeded national trends, linked to the area's industrial heritage and the presence of older infrastructure vulnerable to vandalism.

April 2023 saw sharp increases in anti-social behaviour (+87.5%) and burglary (+50.0%), with the latter rising from 8 to 12 incidents. This surge in burglary may reflect seasonal patterns, as spring weather and Easter holidays could have altered community routines or increased opportunities for property crime. Conversely, shoplifting fell by 33.3% (from 12 to 8 incidents), due to increased police visibility during peak retail periods. The area's drug-related crime rate was 216% above the UK average (0.6 vs 0.2 per 1,000), highlighting a significant local disparity. Meanwhile, vehicle crime was 11% below the UK average (0.4 vs 0.5 per 1,000), suggesting potential success in targeted policing efforts or lower vehicle density in residential areas. These shifts underscore the combination of local factors and national trends.

Northfleet's crime rate in April 2023 remained stable at 9.2 per 1,000 residents, matching the previous month's figure. This consistency suggests no sudden spikes or dips in criminal activity over the past 30 days. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately 9 reported crimes each day, a figure that translates to a localised monthly exposure of one crime for every 108 residents. This ratio provides context for residents: over the course of April, the average individual in Northfleet faced a 0.9% chance of being directly involved in a reported crime. Given the area's population of nearly 30,000, this rate places Northfleet among the higher-crime built-up areas in the UK, though the stability in monthly figures suggests no immediate escalation in criminal trends. The population-scaled perspective reinforces that while the rate is elevated, the absolute number of crimes remains manageable for a community of this size.