Crime in Hartlip, Newington and Upchurch: statistics, rates and trends
411 crimes were recorded in Hartlip, Newington and Upchurch in the 12 months to August 2026, 58.9 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 3% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of Hartlip, Newington and Upchurch
- Questions about crime in Hartlip, Newington and Upchurch
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (172), anti-social behaviour (102) and criminal damage and arson (37) made up 76% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 2,659th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Hartlip, Newington and Upchurch | Swale | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 411 | 15,704 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 58.9 | 99.2 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -3% | -5% | -1% |
| Population | 6,977 | 158,379 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the least recorded crime in Hartlip, Newington and Upchurch of any year here (411 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 21%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 411 | 58.9 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 424 | 60.8 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 423 | 60.6 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 419 | 60.1 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 450 | 64.5 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 493 | 70.7 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 529 | 75.8 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 449 | 64.4 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 523 | 75.0 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 37 |
| 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 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and other theft (33% below) and violence and sexual offences (28% below) were well below it. On the year before, anti-social behaviour rose from 61 to 102, while other theft fell from 44 to 30.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 172 | 24.7 | 34.2 | -13% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 102 | 14.6 | 15.4 | +67% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 37 | 5.3 | 6.7 | +9% |
| Other theft | 30 | 4.3 | 6.4 | -32% |
| Public order | 17 | 2.4 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 16 | 2.3 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Burglary | 13 | 1.9 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Other crime | 13 | 1.9 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 4 | 0.6 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Drugs | 3 | 0.4 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 3 | 0.4 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.1 | 1.4 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
5 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Hartlip, Newington and Upchurch; the highest is Chalkwell, Swale (128.8 per 1,000) and the lowest Bobbing, Iwade and Lower Halstow (41.9).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Hartlip, Newington and Upchurch |
|---|---|---|---|
| Borden and Grove Park | 347 | 57.2 | -3% |
| The Meads | 359 | 64.1 | +9% |
| Bobbing, Iwade and Lower Halstow | 240 | 41.9 | -29% |
| Chalkwell | 522 | 128.8 | +119% |
| Milton Regis | 759 | 112.2 | +90% |
| Homewood | 410 | 70.5 | +20% |
| Kemsley | 478 | 73.2 | +24% |
| Woodstock | 311 | 47.1 | -20% |
The 10 locations below account for 50% of the crime recorded in Hartlip, Newington and Upchurch over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Frankapps Close” (80).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Frankapps Close | 80 |
| On or near Orchard Drive | 33 |
| On or near Supermarket | 19 |
| On or near Horsham Lane | 13 |
| On or near Hidden Mews | 12 |
| On or near Playstool Close | 11 |
| On or near Spade Lane | 11 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 9 |
| On or near Gills Terrace | 8 |
| On or near Hop Garden Crescent | 8 |
Of the 309 crimes in Hartlip, Newington and Upchurch with a recorded outcome, 28% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 6.5% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 102 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 124 | 40.1% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 87 | 28.2% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 34 | 11.0% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 20 | 6.5% | 5.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 14 | 4.5% | 4.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 9 | 2.9% | 2.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 8 | 2.6% | 1.3% |
| Local resolution | 8 | 2.6% | 3.1% |
| Offender given a caution | 3 | 1.0% | 0.6% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.6% | 0.3% |
Hartlip, Newington and Upchurch has an estimated population of 6,977 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer households without a car (9.7%, against 23.3%), less private renting (10%, against 20%) and fewer students (4.4%, against 7.9%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Hartlip, Newington and Upchurch average decile 4.8 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Hartlip, Newington and Upchurch | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.7% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 21.7% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 58.1% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.0% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 25.0% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.4% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 27.5% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 19.6% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 9.7% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 79.2% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 10.5% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 10.4% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.8 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Hartlip, Newington and Upchurch a safe place to live?
Hartlip, Newington and Upchurch recorded 58.9 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 2,659th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Hartlip, Newington and Upchurch?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 172 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (102).
Is crime in Hartlip, Newington and Upchurch going up or down?
Recorded crime in Hartlip, Newington and Upchurch was down 3% on the year before: 411 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 424 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Hartlip, Newington and Upchurch?
About 6,977 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 22% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Hartlip, Newington and Upchurch?
Hartlip, Newington and Upchurch is policed by Kent.
Police-recorded crime from data.police.uk (September 2017 to August 2026), ONS population estimates and Census 2021. Definitions and limitations: methodology.