Crime in Northfleet: statistics, rates and trends
2,830 crimes were recorded in Northfleet in the 12 months to August 2026, 94.2 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 13% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Northfleet at a glance
- Crime trends in Northfleet
- Types of crime in Northfleet
- Northfleet compared with nearby towns
- Areas within Northfleet
- Streets with the most crime in Northfleet
- What happened after crimes were reported in Northfleet
- Demographics of Northfleet
- Questions about crime in Northfleet
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (1,050), anti-social behaviour (522) and criminal damage and arson (327) made up 67% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 419th of the 1,390 towns covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | Northfleet | Gravesham | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 2,830 | 10,265 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 94.2 | 92.8 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -13% | -11% | -1% |
| Population | 30,031 | 110,671 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the least recorded crime in Northfleet of any year here (2,830 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 32%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 2,830 | 94.2 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 3,261 | 108.6 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 3,383 | 112.7 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 3,497 | 116.4 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 3,874 | 129.0 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 4,423 | 147.3 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 4,340 | 144.5 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 3,570 | 118.9 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 4,132 | 137.6 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 247 |
| July 2026 | 235 |
| June 2026 | 263 |
| May 2026 | 225 |
| April 2026 | 270 |
| March 2026 | 221 |
| February 2026 | 212 |
| January 2026 | 220 |
| December 2025 | 208 |
| November 2025 | 258 |
| October 2025 | 246 |
| September 2025 | 225 |
Compared with England and Wales, Northfleet recorded notably more criminal damage and arson (61% above the national rate) and other crime (58% above the national rate), and notably less shoplifting (66% below) and burglary (50% below). On the year before, anti-social behaviour rose from 417 to 522 and possession of weapons rose from 26 to 30, while drugs fell from 267 to 116 and shoplifting fell from 186 to 87.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 1,050 | 35.0 | 34.2 | -15% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 522 | 17.4 | 15.4 | +25% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 327 | 10.9 | 6.7 | +5% |
| Other theft | 234 | 7.8 | 6.4 | -20% |
| Vehicle crime | 144 | 4.8 | 5.0 | -9% |
| Public order | 127 | 4.2 | 6.7 | -21% |
| Drugs | 116 | 3.9 | 3.3 | -57% |
| Other crime | 100 | 3.3 | 2.1 | +8% |
| Shoplifting | 87 | 2.9 | 8.5 | -53% |
| Burglary | 53 | 1.8 | 3.6 | -28% |
| Possession of weapons | 30 | 1.0 | 1.0 | +15% |
| Bicycle theft | 16 | 0.5 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Robbery | 12 | 0.4 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 12 | 0.4 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
4 of the 8 nearest towns have a higher crime rate than Northfleet; the highest is Tilbury (137.1 per 1,000) and the lowest Ebbsfleet Valley (50.9).
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Northfleet |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gravesend | 6,402 | 105.6 | +12% |
| Ebbsfleet Valley | 378 | 50.9 | -46% |
| Swanscombe | 1,476 | 92.6 | -2% |
| Tilbury | 2,132 | 137.1 | +45% |
| Stone (Dartford) | 381 | 70.8 | -25% |
| Grays | 4,655 | 101.2 | +7% |
| Chadwell St Mary | 1,159 | 107.0 | +14% |
| Longfield, New Ash Green and Hartley | 1,034 | 60.3 | -36% |
Of the 4 areas within Northfleet, Northfleet & Springhead had the highest crime rate (135.7 per 1,000) and Painters Ash the lowest (66.3).
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northfleet & Springhead | Neighbourhood | 9,422 | 1,279 | 135.7 |
| Coldharbour & Perry Street | Neighbourhood | 10,000 | 825 | 82.5 |
| Rosherville | Neighbourhood | 4,951 | 351 | 70.9 |
| Painters Ash | Neighbourhood | 5,658 | 375 | 66.3 |
The 10 locations below account for 27% of the crime recorded in Northfleet over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Police Station” (229).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Police Station | 229 |
| On or near Supermarket | 177 |
| On or near Parking Area | 92 |
| On or near Fountain Walk | 52 |
| On or near Gwynn Road | 43 |
| On or near Wallis Park | 40 |
| On or near Wycliffe Row | 38 |
| On or near Hartshill Road | 36 |
| On or near Kingston Court | 36 |
| On or near Rose Street | 33 |
Of the 2,308 crimes in Northfleet with a recorded outcome, 33% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 7.3% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 522 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 856 | 37.1% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 771 | 33.4% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 193 | 8.4% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 169 | 7.3% | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 90 | 3.9% | 2.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 82 | 3.6% | 4.7% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 60 | 2.6% | 1.3% |
| Local resolution | 59 | 2.6% | 3.1% |
| Offender given a caution | 16 | 0.7% | 0.6% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 5 | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 4 | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.1% | 0.3% |
Northfleet has an estimated population of 30,031 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more social housing (23%, against 17%), more children (24%, against 18%) and a younger population (14%, against 19%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Northfleet average decile 4.0 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Northfleet | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 23.9% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 13.5% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 59.7% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 4.2% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 17.2% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 6.1% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 24.3% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 22.4% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 22.2% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 56.0% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 23.0% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 20.7% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.0 | 5.5 (England) |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 7.2% | 10.1% (England) |
Is Northfleet a safe place to live?
Northfleet recorded 94.2 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 419th of the 1,390 towns on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were criminal damage and arson and other crime.
What is the most common crime in Northfleet?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 1,050 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (522).
Is crime in Northfleet going up or down?
Recorded crime in Northfleet was down 13% on the year before: 2,830 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 3,261 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Northfleet?
About 30,031 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 14% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Northfleet?
Northfleet 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.