Barming Heath & Teston vs Longfield, New Barn & Southfleet
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Barming Heath & Teston vs Longfield, New Barn & Southfleet Results
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Crime by Category (last 12 months)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Barming Heath & Teston safer than Longfield, New Barn & Southfleet?
Barming Heath & Teston has a safety score of 57/100 (Average) and recorded 274 crimes in the last 12 months. Longfield, New Barn & Southfleet has a safety score of 58/100 (Average) with 352 crimes. Longfield, New Barn & Southfleet scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.
What is the crime trend in Barming Heath & Teston vs Longfield, New Barn & Southfleet?
Barming Heath & Teston shows a year-on-year crime trend of +15.6% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Longfield, New Barn & Southfleet shows +23.5% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.
What types of crime are most common in Barming Heath & Teston and Longfield, New Barn & Southfleet?
In Barming Heath & Teston, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (128 incidents). In Longfield, New Barn & Southfleet, it is Shoplifting (104 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.
How does anti-social behaviour compare between Barming Heath & Teston and Longfield, New Barn & Southfleet?
Barming Heath & Teston recorded 53 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Longfield, New Barn & Southfleet recorded 51. Anti-social behaviour includes rowdiness, nuisance and disorder that disrupts daily life but may not result in a criminal charge.
How do violent crime levels compare in Barming Heath & Teston vs Longfield, New Barn & Southfleet?
Violent crime in Barming Heath & Teston totalled 128 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 72 in Longfield, New Barn & Southfleet. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.
How many crimes were recorded in Barming Heath & Teston and Longfield, New Barn & Southfleet in the previous year?
In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Barming Heath & Teston recorded 237 crimes (now 274, a change of +15.6%). Longfield, New Barn & Southfleet recorded 285 crimes previously (now 352, +23.5%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Barming Heath & Teston and Longfield, New Barn & Southfleet?
The resolution rate is the percentage of recorded crimes that resulted in a formal outcome — such as a charge, caution, penalty notice, or community resolution. Barming Heath & Teston has a resolution rate of 29% and Longfield, New Barn & Southfleet has 53.1%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Barming Heath & Teston and Longfield, New Barn & Southfleet?
Barming Heath & Teston falls within the Kent Police boundary. Longfield, New Barn & Southfleet is covered by Kent Police. Each force operates independently and publishes crime data through the national UK Police API.
What data is used to compare Barming Heath & Teston and Longfield, New Barn & Southfleet?
CrimeRadar uses 36 months of official recorded crime data from the UK Police API, updated each month. The safety score combines crime volume relative to the force average, year-on-year trend direction, and resolution rate. All figures are based on crimes recorded within each police-defined neighbourhood boundary.
Can I see Barming Heath & Teston or Longfield, New Barn & Southfleet on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Barming Heath & Teston and Longfield, New Barn & Southfleet. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.