Crime in Northfleet: statistics, rates and trends

2,825 crimes were recorded in Northfleet in the 12 months to July 2026, 94.1 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 16% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 1,052 reports (37% of the total).

Of the 1,408 towns covered by this site, Northfleet has the 427th highest crime rate.

Recorded crime in Northfleet was highest in the year to July 2021 (4,430 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2026 (2,825). Over the whole period it fell 32%, 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.

Month by month

The table shows every category of crime recorded in Northfleet 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. Rates were well above the national level for criminal damage and arson, drugs, other crime.

The largest increases were in possession of weapons (+35%) and anti-social behaviour (+20%). The largest falls were in drugs (-56%) and shoplifting (-56%).

Violence and sexual offences in Northfleet

Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Northfleet recorded 1,052 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (35.0 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 16% on the year before. It made up 37.2% of all crime in the area.

Anti-social behaviour in Northfleet

Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Northfleet recorded 507 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (16.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 20% on the year before. It made up 17.9% of all crime in the area.

Criminal damage and arson in Northfleet

Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Northfleet recorded 325 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (10.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 4% on the year before. It made up 11.5% of all crime in the area.

Other theft in Northfleet

Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Northfleet recorded 235 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 20% on the year before. It made up 8.3% of all crime in the area.

Vehicle crime in Northfleet

Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Northfleet recorded 139 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.6 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 25% on the year before. It made up 4.9% of all crime in the area.

Drugs in Northfleet

Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Northfleet recorded 123 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 56% on the year before. It made up 4.4% of all crime in the area.

Public order in Northfleet

Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Northfleet recorded 123 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 26% on the year before. It made up 4.4% of all crime in the area.

Other crime in Northfleet

Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Northfleet recorded 105 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 13% on the year before. It made up 3.7% of all crime in the area.

Shoplifting in Northfleet

Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Northfleet recorded 90 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 56% on the year before. It made up 3.2% of all crime in the area.

Burglary in Northfleet

Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Northfleet recorded 55 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 26% on the year before. It made up 1.9% of all crime in the area.

Possession of weapons in Northfleet

Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Northfleet recorded 31 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 35% on the year before. It made up 1.1% of all crime in the area.

Bicycle theft in Northfleet

Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Northfleet recorded 19 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 58% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.

Theft from the person in Northfleet

Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Northfleet recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 15% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.

Robbery in Northfleet

Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Northfleet recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 44% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.

Crime rates in the towns closest to Northfleet, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Northfleet.

4 areas within Northfleet, ordered by crime rate over the 12 months to July 2026. Northfleet & Springhead had the highest rate (135.9 per 1,000) and Painters Ash the lowest (66.3). Busy town and city centres often show high rates because many of the people there do not live there.

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 Northfleet over the 12 months to July 2026.

The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Northfleet 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.

Northfleet has an estimated population of 30,031. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Northfleet sits in decile 4.0, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.

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 Northfleet. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.

Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.