Crime Rate in Longfield, New Barn & Southfleet: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Longfield, New Barn & Southfleet

The total recorded crimes in Longfield, New Barn & Southfleet, Dartford, UK in May 2025 are around 30 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Longfield, New Barn & Southfleet crime rate of 6.32 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 Longfield, New Barn & Southfleet, encompassing approximately 4,749 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (57.14% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Longfield, New Barn & Southfleet Crime Hotspots

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

  • Chartwell Lane with total crimes: 6
  • Main Road with total crimes: 4
  • Park Corner Road with total crimes: 1

How safe is Longfield, New Barn & Southfleet?

To understand the safety of Longfield, New Barn & Southfleet, we need to analyze Longfield, New Barn & Southfleet crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Dartford:

    • In 2024, Longfield, New Barn & Southfleet demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Dartford average, with 427 crimes compared to 725.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Longfield, New Barn & Southfleet recorded fewer crimes than 11 out of 19 other areas in the Dartford.

    • In 2023, Longfield, New Barn & Southfleet had fewer crimes than the Dartford average, with 409 crimes compared to 647. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Furthermore, Longfield, New Barn & Southfleet witnessed more crimes than 10 out of 19 other areas in the Dartford.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Dartford, Longfield, New Barn & Southfleet has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Longfield, New Barn & Southfleet Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Longfield, New Barn & Southfleet has recorded 30 crimes with crime rate of 6.32 ranking 12th out of 19 in the Dartford, UK

In 2024, the total Longfield, New Barn & Southfleet crimes were 427. The crime rate of Longfield, New Barn & Southfleet in 2024 was 89.90 (year) or 7.49 (month) ranking it 12 dangerous area in the Dartford.

In 2023, the total crimes in Longfield, New Barn & Southfleet were around 409 crimes with yearly crime rate of 86.11 (year) or 7.18 (month) ranking 10 most dangerous area in the Dartford.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Longfield, New Barn & Southfleet)CrimesRank (Longfield, New Barn & Southfleet)CrimesRank (Longfield, New Barn & Southfleet)
Stone Castle219 12,585 12,174 1
Town105 21,476 31,455 2
Temple Hill102 31,491 2963 5
Stone House98 41,240 41,147 3
Swanscombe80 6976 51,114 4
Princes88 5673 8709 7
Burnham51 8741 6777 6
Bean & Village Park23 17682 7403 11
Ebbsfleet67 7439 11282 18
Newtown41 10637 10589 8
Greenhithe & Knockhall49 9658 9527 9
Maypole & Leyton Cross41 11388 14377 13
Brent25 15425 13391 12
Darenth28 13320 17295 17
Wilmington, Sutton-at-Hone & Hawley27 14324 16369 14
West Hill15 19371 15343 15
Heath25 16287 18322 16
Bridge16 18191 19101 20
Joyden's Wood11 20172 20185 19

Longfield, New Barn & Southfleet Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (11 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (7 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (6 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (15 incidents) and then Other theft showed a substantial number of incidents (5 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Burglary saw the largest number of reported crimes with 10 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (11 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 12 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (17 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (7 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (11 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (17 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (3 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (8 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (6 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 7 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (30 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (18 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (10 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20251
October 20241
May 20241

A total of 20 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
March 20253
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20244
July 20242
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 54 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
March 20255
February 20252
January 20258
November 20241
October 20244
September 20243
August 20241
July 20245
June 202416
May 20246

A total of 29 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.90 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
March 20253
February 202510
January 20253
October 20242
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
May 20244

A total of 162 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.46 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202511
April 20257
March 202515
February 20257
January 202511
December 202412
November 202417
October 202411
September 202417
August 20248
July 20246
June 202430
May 202410

A total of 52 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.73 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20256
March 20254
February 20253
November 20244
October 20245
September 20241
August 20246
July 20247
June 202410
May 20244

A total of 48 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.36 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20253
March 20255
February 20251
January 20252
November 20245
October 20241
August 20244
July 20243
June 202418
May 20244

A total of 47 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.92 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20253
March 20254
February 20252
December 20244
November 20247
October 20245
September 20241
August 20244
July 20242
June 20246
May 20247

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
February 20252
December 20241
September 20242
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 32 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.46 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20251
March 20252
February 20252
January 20253
December 20241
November 20242
October 20245
September 20241
August 20244
July 20242
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 17 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20252
January 20257
December 20241
November 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241

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

MonthCount
August 20241

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241

High Crime Locations Longfield, New Barn & Southfleet in May 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Longfield, New Barn & Southfleet postcode area is presented below.

1. Chartwell Lane (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences4
Other theft1
Public order1
2. Main Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Other crime1
Public order1
3. Park Corner Road (Map)
Total1
Possession of weapons1
4. Sandy Lane (Map)
Total1
Public order1
5. Station Road (Map)
Total1
Shoplifting1
6. New Barn Road (Map)
Total1
Burglary1
7. Warren Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Church Street (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
9. Fred Mead (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
10. Gloxinia Road (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1

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