Farningham, Horton Kirby and South Darenth vs Longfield, New Barn & Southfleet

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    68/100
    Farningham, Horton Kirby and South Darenth Kent Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      56/100
      Longfield, New Barn & Southfleet Kent Police

      Farningham, Horton Kirby and South Darenth vs Longfield, New Barn & Southfleet Results

      A
      68/100
      Safe
      Farningham, Horton Kirby and South Darenth
      Kent Police
      311 crimes / 12m
      ↓25.8% trend
      38.5% resolved
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      VS
      B
      56/100
      Average
      Longfield, New Barn & Southfleet
      Kent Police
      398 crimes / 12m
      ↑45.8% trend
      61.5% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Farningham, Horton Kirby and South Darenth
      B Longfield, New Barn & Southfleet
      Safety Score
      68/100 Safe
      56/100 Average
      Total Crimes
      311
      398
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      419
      273
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓25.8%
      ↑45.8%
      Resolution Rate ?
      38.5%
      61.5%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Farningham, Horton Kirby and South Darenth
      B Longfield, New Barn & Southfleet
      Violent Crime
      77 ↓29%
      71 ↓11%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      66 ↑16%
      50 ↑67%
      Other Theft
      40 ↓26%
      33 ↑3%
      Vehicle Crime
      35 ↓22%
      10 ↓60%
      Burglary
      13 ↓55%
      11 ↓27%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      29 ↓42%
      31 ↑11%
      Drugs
      10 ↑25%
      8 ↑33%
      Public Order
      7 ↑75%
      13 ↑30%
      Robbery
      0 ↓100%
      4 ↑300%
      Shoplifting
      19 ↓58%
      152 ↑280%
      Theft from Person
      1 ↓50%
      0 ↓100%
      Possession of Weapons
      1 ↓67%
      5 ↑400%
      Other Crime
      13 ↑30%
      10 ↑400%
      Overall Verdict
      A Farningham, Horton Kirby and South Darenth is the safer choice — scoring 68/100 vs 56/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Farningham, Horton Kirby and South Darenth safer than Longfield, New Barn & Southfleet?

      Farningham, Horton Kirby and South Darenth has a safety score of 68/100 (Safe) and recorded 311 crimes in the last 12 months. Longfield, New Barn & Southfleet has a safety score of 56/100 (Average) with 398 crimes. Farningham, Horton Kirby and South Darenth scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Farningham, Horton Kirby and South Darenth vs Longfield, New Barn & Southfleet?

      Farningham, Horton Kirby and South Darenth shows a year-on-year crime trend of -25.8% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Longfield, New Barn & Southfleet shows +45.8% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Farningham, Horton Kirby and South Darenth and Longfield, New Barn & Southfleet?

      In Farningham, Horton Kirby and South Darenth, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (77 incidents). In Longfield, New Barn & Southfleet, it is Shoplifting (152 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Farningham, Horton Kirby and South Darenth and Longfield, New Barn & Southfleet?

      Farningham, Horton Kirby and South Darenth recorded 66 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Longfield, New Barn & Southfleet recorded 50. 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 Farningham, Horton Kirby and South Darenth vs Longfield, New Barn & Southfleet?

      Violent crime in Farningham, Horton Kirby and South Darenth totalled 77 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 71 in Longfield, New Barn & Southfleet. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Farningham, Horton Kirby and South Darenth and Longfield, New Barn & Southfleet in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Farningham, Horton Kirby and South Darenth recorded 419 crimes (now 311, a change of -25.8%). Longfield, New Barn & Southfleet recorded 273 crimes previously (now 398, +45.8%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Farningham, Horton Kirby and South Darenth 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. Farningham, Horton Kirby and South Darenth has a resolution rate of 38.5% and Longfield, New Barn & Southfleet has 61.5%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Farningham, Horton Kirby and South Darenth and Longfield, New Barn & Southfleet?

      Farningham, Horton Kirby and South Darenth 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 Farningham, Horton Kirby and South Darenth 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 Farningham, Horton Kirby and South Darenth or Longfield, New Barn & Southfleet on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Farningham, Horton Kirby and South Darenth 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.

      City rankings are based on official police force data areas, which cover cities and surrounding regions.