Gillingham South vs Longfield, New Barn & Southfleet

Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.

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A First Neighbourhood
    3/100
    Gillingham South Kent Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      58/100
      Longfield, New Barn & Southfleet Kent Police

      Gillingham South vs Longfield, New Barn & Southfleet Results

      A
      3/100
      High Crime
      Gillingham South
      Kent Police
      4,887 crimes / 12m
      ↑32.9% trend
      32.4% resolved
      View full statistics
      VS
      B
      58/100
      Average
      Longfield, New Barn & Southfleet
      Kent Police
      352 crimes / 12m
      ↑23.5% trend
      53.1% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Gillingham South
      B Longfield, New Barn & Southfleet
      Safety Score
      3/100 High Crime
      58/100 Average
      Total Crimes
      4,887
      352
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      3,677
      285
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑32.9%
      ↑23.5%
      Resolution Rate ?
      32.4%
      53.1%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Gillingham South
      B Longfield, New Barn & Southfleet
      Violent Crime
      1,837 ↑18%
      72 ↓16%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      804 ↑84%
      51 ↑113%
      Other Theft
      288 ↑40%
      32 ↑10%
      Vehicle Crime
      188 ↑39%
      12 ↓48%
      Burglary
      96 ↑0%
      11 ↓42%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      412 ↑22%
      33 ↑10%
      Drugs
      180 ↑80%
      6 ↓25%
      Public Order
      289 ↑36%
      14 ↑56%
      Robbery
      73 ↑70%
      3 ↑50%
      Shoplifting
      438 ↑31%
      104 ↑121%
      Theft from Person
      43 ↑30%
      0 ↓100%
      Bicycle Theft
      43 ↑79%
      0 ↓100%
      Possession of Weapons
      73 ↑38%
      4 ↑100%
      Other Crime
      123 ↑13%
      10 ↑233%
      Overall Verdict
      B Longfield, New Barn & Southfleet is the safer choice — scoring 58/100 vs 3/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Gillingham South safer than Longfield, New Barn & Southfleet?

      Gillingham South has a safety score of 3/100 (High Crime) and recorded 4,887 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 Gillingham South vs Longfield, New Barn & Southfleet?

      Gillingham South shows a year-on-year crime trend of +32.9% — 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 Gillingham South and Longfield, New Barn & Southfleet?

      In Gillingham South, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (1,837 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 Gillingham South and Longfield, New Barn & Southfleet?

      Gillingham South recorded 804 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 Gillingham South vs Longfield, New Barn & Southfleet?

      Violent crime in Gillingham South totalled 1,837 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 Gillingham South and Longfield, New Barn & Southfleet in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Gillingham South recorded 3,677 crimes (now 4,887, a change of +32.9%). Longfield, New Barn & Southfleet recorded 285 crimes previously (now 352, +23.5%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Gillingham South 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. Gillingham South has a resolution rate of 32.4% 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 Gillingham South and Longfield, New Barn & Southfleet?

      Gillingham South 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 Gillingham South 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 Gillingham South or Longfield, New Barn & Southfleet on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Gillingham South 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.

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