Crime Rate in Hartlip, Newington and Upchurch: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Hartlip, Newington and Upchurch

The total recorded crimes in Hartlip, Newington and Upchurch, Swale, UK in May 2025 are around 43 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Hartlip, Newington and Upchurch crime rate of 21.32 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Hartlip, Newington and Upchurch, encompassing approximately 2,017 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (19) incidents (5.56% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (-22.22% decrease)
  • Other theft: (6) incidents (-14.29% decrease)
Hartlip, Newington and Upchurch Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Frankapps Close with total crimes: 10
  • Playstool Close with total crimes: 4
  • Hop Garden Crescent with total crimes: 3

How safe is Hartlip, Newington and Upchurch?

To understand the safety of Hartlip, Newington and Upchurch, we need to analyze Hartlip, Newington and Upchurch crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Swale:

    • In 2024, Hartlip, Newington and Upchurch demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Swale average, with 460 crimes compared to 742.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Hartlip, Newington and Upchurch recorded fewer crimes than 15 out of 23 other areas in the Swale.

    • In 2023, Hartlip, Newington and Upchurch had fewer crimes than the Swale average, with 421 crimes compared to 695. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Hartlip, Newington and Upchurch recorded fewer crimes than 13 out of 23 other areas in the Swale.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Swale, Hartlip, Newington and Upchurch has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Negative changes in overall safety.

Hartlip, Newington and Upchurch Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Hartlip, Newington and Upchurch has recorded 43 crimes with crime rate of 21.32 ranking 14th out of 23 in the Swale, UK

In 2024, the total Hartlip, Newington and Upchurch crimes were 460. The crime rate of Hartlip, Newington and Upchurch in 2024 was 228.06 (year) or 19.01 (month) ranking it 16 dangerous area in the Swale.

In 2023, the total crimes in Hartlip, Newington and Upchurch were around 421 crimes with yearly crime rate of 208.73 (year) or 17.39 (month) ranking 14 most dangerous area in the Swale.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Hartlip, Newington and Upchurch)CrimesRank (Hartlip, Newington and Upchurch)CrimesRank (Hartlip, Newington and Upchurch)
Sheerness250 13,076 12,788 1
Roman160 21,972 22,198 2
Queenborough and Halfway90 51,003 4999 3
Sheppey East111 41,457 3888 5
Milton Regis118 3841 6910 4
Murston89 6866 5885 6
Abbey79 7795 8876 7
Sheppey Central57 10809 7600 10
Chalkwell54 11726 9845 8
Minster Cliffs66 8561 12439 13
Homewood60 9677 10668 9
Teynham and Lynsted47 12474 15558 11
Watling43 15563 11532 12
The Meads36 18547 13351 17
Borden and Grove Park46 13522 14417 15
Kemsley36 17447 17391 16
Priory42 16388 18306 22
Woodstock33 19298 21340 18
Boughton and Courtenay29 21385 19334 19
Bobbing, Iwade and Lower Halstow22 22266 22332 20
St Ann's31 20369 20326 21
West Downs10 23173 23149 23
East Downs8 24137 24134 24

Hartlip, Newington and Upchurch Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (19 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (18 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (9 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (24 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (5 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 18 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (8 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 21 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (18 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (14 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (10 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (5 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (20 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (4 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 24 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (46 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (14 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (14 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 69 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.31 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20259
March 20255
February 20256
January 20253
December 20241
November 20241
October 20243
September 20243
August 20244
July 20247
June 202414
May 20246

A total of 49 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20257
March 20254
February 20253
January 20253
December 20244
November 20242
October 20243
August 20242
July 20242
June 202410
May 20243

A total of 254 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 19.54 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202519
April 202518
March 202524
February 202518
January 20258
December 202421
November 202418
October 202414
September 202410
August 202420
July 202424
June 202446
May 202414

A total of 51 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20252
March 20253
February 20253
January 20251
December 20246
November 20244
October 20241
September 20245
August 20242
July 20244
June 202412
May 20246

A total of 12 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
March 20251
January 20251
December 20242
November 20241
October 20242
July 20241
May 20242

A total of 16 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20251
February 20252
January 20252
December 20242
November 20243
August 20241
July 20242
June 20242

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
January 20252
November 20241
August 20241
July 20241

A total of 9 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
March 20251
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242

A total of 26 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.36 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20252
March 20251
February 20253
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241
July 20243
June 202410
May 20241

A total of 26 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
March 20253
February 20252
January 20252
December 20242
November 20242
September 20243
August 20244
May 20245

A total of 5 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
July 20241
May 20242

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
November 20241

High Crime Locations Hartlip, Newington and Upchurch in May 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Hartlip, Newington and Upchurch postcode area is presented below.

1. Frankapps Close (Map)
Total10
Violence and sexual offences5
Other theft2
Public order2
Drugs1
2. Playstool Close (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1
Other crime1
3. Hop Garden Crescent (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Spade Lane (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Blaxland Grange (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
6. Playstool Road (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. The Poles (Map)
Total2
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Yaugher Lane (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
9. The Street (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
10. School Lane (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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