Kemsley vs Longfield, New Barn & Southfleet

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    37/100
    Kemsley Kent Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      58/100
      Longfield, New Barn & Southfleet Kent Police

      Kemsley vs Longfield, New Barn & Southfleet Results

      A
      37/100
      Below Average
      Kemsley
      Kent Police
      474 crimes / 12m
      ↑19.4% trend
      19.2% 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 Kemsley
      B Longfield, New Barn & Southfleet
      Safety Score
      37/100 Below Average
      58/100 Average
      Total Crimes
      474
      352
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      397
      285
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑19.4%
      ↑23.5%
      Resolution Rate ?
      19.2%
      53.1%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Kemsley
      B Longfield, New Barn & Southfleet
      Violent Crime
      186 ↑0%
      72 ↓16%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      102 ↑65%
      51 ↑113%
      Other Theft
      31 ↑11%
      32 ↑10%
      Vehicle Crime
      22 ↑69%
      12 ↓48%
      Burglary
      9 ↓47%
      11 ↓42%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      80 ↑70%
      33 ↑10%
      Drugs
      3 ↓50%
      6 ↓25%
      Public Order
      11 ↓27%
      14 ↑56%
      Robbery
      3
      3 ↑50%
      Shoplifting
      3 ↑0%
      104 ↑121%
      Bicycle Theft
      4 ↑300%
      0 ↓100%
      Possession of Weapons
      5 ↑150%
      4 ↑100%
      Other Crime
      15 ↑0%
      10 ↑233%
      Overall Verdict
      B Longfield, New Barn & Southfleet is the safer choice — scoring 58/100 vs 37/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Kemsley safer than Longfield, New Barn & Southfleet?

      Kemsley has a safety score of 37/100 (Below Average) and recorded 474 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 Kemsley vs Longfield, New Barn & Southfleet?

      Kemsley shows a year-on-year crime trend of +19.4% — 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 Kemsley and Longfield, New Barn & Southfleet?

      In Kemsley, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (186 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 Kemsley and Longfield, New Barn & Southfleet?

      Kemsley recorded 102 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 Kemsley vs Longfield, New Barn & Southfleet?

      Violent crime in Kemsley totalled 186 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 Kemsley and Longfield, New Barn & Southfleet in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Kemsley recorded 397 crimes (now 474, a change of +19.4%). Longfield, New Barn & Southfleet recorded 285 crimes previously (now 352, +23.5%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Kemsley 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. Kemsley has a resolution rate of 19.2% 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 Kemsley and Longfield, New Barn & Southfleet?

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

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Kemsley 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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