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Crime in Longfield

Longfield had 169 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 60.3 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 11th of 14 Dartford areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 25% below the middle Dartford area. Crime was down 18% on the three months before.

DA3, Dartford · within 1.5 miles of the middle of Longfield

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60.3crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
11 of 14Dartford rank1st is the highest rate
-18%on the 3 months beforeless crime
violencemost common43 in 3 months

Month by month

64 Mar 80 Apr 63 May 60 Jun 55 Jul 54 Aug

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

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence4325%
anti-social behaviour3722%
shoplifting3722%
criminal damage159%
theft138%
vehicle crime85%
burglary74%
public order32%

Longfield against Dartford

TypeLongfield per 1,000Middle Dartford areaChange
Violence15.333.4▼ 14%
Burglary2.51.1–
Vehicle crime2.96.5–
Anti-social behaviour13.219▲ 12%
Theft and robbery5.46.7▲ 15%

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

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Bean78.2▲ 23%
Longfield60.3▼ 18%
Southfleet44.4▲ 43%
Istead Rise38.8▼ 13%
Fawkham35.5▼ 5%
Hartley29.7▼ 29%
See every Dartford area ranked on the crime in Dartford page. Figures come from police.uk; locations are moved slightly on purpose to protect victims.

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Questions people ask

Is Longfield a safe area?

Longfield had about 60.3 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 11 of 14 Dartford areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Longfield?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (43), followed by anti-social behaviour (37) and shoplifting (37).