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Crime in Northfleet

Northfleet had 1,451 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 121 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 2nd of 8 Gravesham areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 130% above the middle Gravesham area. Crime was down 8% on the three months before.

DA11, Gravesham · within 1.5 miles of the middle of Northfleet

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121crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
2 of 8Gravesham rank1st is the highest rate
-8%on the 3 months beforeless crime
violencemost common534 in 3 months

Month by month

495 Mar 580 Apr 495 May 469 Jun 470 Jul 512 Aug

Crimes recorded within 1.5 miles of the middle of Northfleet. Police figures arrive about two months late.

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence53437%
anti-social behaviour33423%
criminal damage1178%
theft1158%
shoplifting775%
vehicle crime644%
public order534%
drugs514%

Northfleet against Gravesham

TypeNorthfleet per 1,000Middle Gravesham areaChange
Violence44.5230%
Burglary22.2▼ 14%
Vehicle crime5.35.3▼ 4%
Anti-social behaviour27.814.1▲ 9%
Theft and robbery12.34.9▲ 2%

Per 1,000 residents a year. Change compares the last three months with the three before.

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Tilbury192.3▼ 8%
Ebbsfleet Valley157.8▼ 18%
Gravesend124.8▼ 3%
Northfleet121▼ 8%
Swanscombe101.6▼ 7%
Alkerden80.9▼ 16%
Southfleet44.4▲ 43%
See every Gravesham area ranked on the crime in Gravesham page. Figures come from police.uk; locations are moved slightly on purpose to protect victims.

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Questions people ask

Is Northfleet a safe area?

Northfleet had about 121 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 2 of 8 Gravesham areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Northfleet?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (534), followed by anti-social behaviour (334) and criminal damage (117).