Crime in Hartlip, Newington and Upchurch: statistics, rates and trends
408 crimes were recorded in Hartlip, Newington and Upchurch in the 12 months to July 2026, 58.5 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 4% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Hartlip, Newington and Upchurch at a glance
- Crime trends in Hartlip, Newington and Upchurch
- Types of crime in Hartlip, Newington and Upchurch
- Hartlip, Newington and Upchurch compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Hartlip, Newington and Upchurch
- What happened after crimes were reported in Hartlip, Newington and Upchurch
- Population and deprivation in Hartlip, Newington and Upchurch
- Questions about crime in Hartlip, Newington and Upchurch
- About this data
408 crimes were recorded in Hartlip, Newington and Upchurch in the 12 months to July 2026, 58.5 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 4% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 169 reports (41% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Hartlip, Newington and Upchurch has the 2,662nd highest crime rate.
| Measure | Hartlip, Newington and Upchurch | Swale | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 408 | 15,724 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 58.5 | 99.3 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -4% | -6% | -1% |
| Population | 6,977 | 158,379 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Hartlip, Newington and Upchurch was highest in the year to July 2020 (527 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2026 (408). Over the whole period it fell 22%, against a fall of 4% across England and Wales. Rates use today's population for every year, so they show the direction of change rather than exact historic rates.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to July 2026 | 408 | 58.5 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 427 | 61.2 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 427 | 61.2 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 416 | 59.6 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 455 | 65.2 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 494 | 70.8 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 527 | 75.5 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 455 | 65.2 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 520 | 74.5 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 40 |
| June 2026 | 39 |
| May 2026 | 37 |
| April 2026 | 44 |
| March 2026 | 35 |
| February 2026 | 33 |
| January 2026 | 24 |
| December 2025 | 26 |
| November 2025 | 31 |
| October 2025 | 41 |
| September 2025 | 24 |
| August 2025 | 34 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Hartlip, Newington and Upchurch over the 12 months to July 2026. The index compares the local rate with England and Wales: 1.00 is the national rate, 2.00 is double it. The largest increases were in anti-social behaviour (+56%).
The largest falls were in other theft (-21%) and violence and sexual offences (-17%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 169 | 24.2 | 0.71 | -17% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 92 | 13.2 | 0.86 | +56% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 37 | 5.3 | 0.78 | +3% |
| Other theft | 33 | 4.7 | 0.74 | -21% |
| Vehicle crime | 20 | 2.9 | 0.58 | -13% |
| Public order | 17 | 2.4 | 0.37 | -6% |
| Burglary | 16 | 2.3 | 0.65 | +60% |
| Other crime | 13 | 1.9 | 0.88 | -13% |
| Shoplifting | 4 | 0.6 | 0.07 | +100% |
| Drugs | 3 | 0.4 | 0.13 | -57% |
| Possession of weapons | 3 | 0.4 | 0.44 | -67% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.1 | 0.11 | -67% |
Violence and sexual offences in Hartlip, Newington and Upchurch
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Hartlip, Newington and Upchurch recorded 169 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (24.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 17% on the year before. It made up 41.4% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Hartlip, Newington and Upchurch
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Hartlip, Newington and Upchurch recorded 92 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (13.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 56% on the year before. It made up 22.5% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Hartlip, Newington and Upchurch
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Hartlip, Newington and Upchurch recorded 37 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 3% on the year before. It made up 9.1% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Hartlip, Newington and Upchurch
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Hartlip, Newington and Upchurch recorded 33 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 21% on the year before. It made up 8.1% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Hartlip, Newington and Upchurch
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Hartlip, Newington and Upchurch recorded 20 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 13% on the year before. It made up 4.9% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Hartlip, Newington and Upchurch
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Hartlip, Newington and Upchurch recorded 17 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 6% on the year before. It made up 4.2% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Hartlip, Newington and Upchurch
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Hartlip, Newington and Upchurch recorded 16 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 60% on the year before. It made up 3.9% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Hartlip, Newington and Upchurch
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Hartlip, Newington and Upchurch recorded 13 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 13% on the year before. It made up 3.2% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Hartlip, Newington and Upchurch
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Hartlip, Newington and Upchurch recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 1.0% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Hartlip, Newington and Upchurch
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Hartlip, Newington and Upchurch recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 57% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Hartlip, Newington and Upchurch
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Hartlip, Newington and Upchurch recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 67% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Hartlip, Newington and Upchurch
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Hartlip, Newington and Upchurch recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 67% on the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Hartlip, Newington and Upchurch, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Hartlip, Newington and Upchurch.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Hartlip, Newington and Upchurch |
|---|---|---|---|
| Borden and Grove Park | 345 | 56.8 | -3% |
| The Meads | 346 | 61.8 | +6% |
| Bobbing, Iwade and Lower Halstow | 247 | 43.1 | -26% |
| Chalkwell | 509 | 125.6 | +115% |
| Milton Regis | 759 | 112.2 | +92% |
| Homewood | 411 | 70.7 | +21% |
| Kemsley | 465 | 71.2 | +22% |
| Woodstock | 306 | 46.4 | -21% |
Police.uk records each crime at an approximate location, usually the centre of a nearby street or a landmark, to protect victims' privacy. These are the locations with the most reports in Hartlip, Newington and Upchurch over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Frankapps Close | 76 |
| On or near Orchard Drive | 31 |
| On or near Supermarket | 20 |
| On or near Playstool Close | 12 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 11 |
| On or near Horsham Lane | 11 |
| On or near Hidden Mews | 10 |
| On or near Spade Lane | 10 |
| On or near Hop Garden Crescent | 9 |
| On or near Allsworth Close | 9 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Hartlip, Newington and Upchurch over the 12 months to July 2026. Many cases are still open when the data is published, and anti-social behaviour has no outcome recorded, so these shares change as investigations finish.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 127 | 31.1% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 95 | 23.3% |
| Not recorded | 92 | 22.5% |
| Under investigation | 36 | 8.8% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 21 | 5.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 11 | 2.7% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 8 | 2.0% |
| Local resolution | 7 | 1.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 5 | 1.2% |
| Offender given a caution | 4 | 1.0% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.5% |
Hartlip, Newington and Upchurch has an estimated population of 6,977. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Hartlip, Newington and Upchurch sits in decile 4.8, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Hartlip, Newington and Upchurch |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.7% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 59.6% |
| Aged 65 and over | 21.7% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 79.2% |
| Social rented homes | 10.5% |
| Private rented homes | 10.4% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.8 |
Is Hartlip, Newington and Upchurch a safe place to live?
Hartlip, Newington and Upchurch recorded 58.5 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4. Crime is concentrated in a small number of places within most areas, often busy centres and transport hubs, so the rate for a single street can differ a lot from the area as a whole.
What is the most common crime in Hartlip, Newington and Upchurch?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 169 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (92).
Is crime in Hartlip, Newington and Upchurch going up or down?
Recorded crime in Hartlip, Newington and Upchurch was down 4% on the year before: 408 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 427 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Hartlip, Newington and Upchurch?
Hartlip, Newington and Upchurch is policed by Kent. Non-emergency crimes can be reported online to the force or by calling 101; in an emergency call 999.
How are these crime rates calculated?
Each rate is the number of crimes recorded by the police in the 12 months to July 2026, divided by the resident population and multiplied by 1,000. Crime data is from data.police.uk and population estimates are from the Office for National Statistics.
Figures are police-recorded crime published on data.police.uk, covering August 2017 to July 2026. Each crime is counted in the small area (LSOA) where it was recorded and added up to Hartlip, Newington and Upchurch. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.