Longfield, New Barn & Southfleet vs Viking

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    58/100
    Longfield, New Barn & Southfleet Kent Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      21/100
      Viking Kent Police

      Longfield, New Barn & Southfleet vs Viking Results

      A
      58/100
      Average
      Longfield, New Barn & Southfleet
      Kent Police
      352 crimes / 12m
      ↑23.5% trend
      53.1% resolved
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      VS
      B
      21/100
      High Crime
      Viking
      Kent Police
      602 crimes / 12m
      ↑41% trend
      22.7% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Longfield, New Barn & Southfleet
      B Viking
      Safety Score
      58/100 Average
      21/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      352
      602
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      285
      427
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑23.5%
      ↑41%
      Resolution Rate ?
      53.1%
      22.7%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Longfield, New Barn & Southfleet
      B Viking
      Violent Crime
      72 ↓16%
      264 ↑28%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      51 ↑113%
      92 ↑119%
      Other Theft
      32 ↑10%
      42 ↑31%
      Vehicle Crime
      12 ↓48%
      20 ↓35%
      Burglary
      11 ↓42%
      10 ↑43%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      33 ↑10%
      71 ↑73%
      Drugs
      6 ↓25%
      35 ↑150%
      Public Order
      14 ↑56%
      21 ↑31%
      Robbery
      3 ↑50%
      7 ↑40%
      Shoplifting
      104 ↑121%
      16 ↑45%
      Bicycle Theft
      0 ↓100%
      3 ↓40%
      Possession of Weapons
      4 ↑100%
      5 ↓17%
      Other Crime
      10 ↑233%
      16 ↑100%
      Overall Verdict
      A Longfield, New Barn & Southfleet is the safer choice — scoring 58/100 vs 21/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Longfield, New Barn & Southfleet safer than Viking?

      Longfield, New Barn & Southfleet has a safety score of 58/100 (Average) and recorded 352 crimes in the last 12 months. Viking has a safety score of 21/100 (High Crime) with 602 crimes. Longfield, New Barn & Southfleet scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Longfield, New Barn & Southfleet vs Viking?

      Longfield, New Barn & Southfleet shows a year-on-year crime trend of +23.5% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Viking shows +41% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Longfield, New Barn & Southfleet and Viking?

      In Longfield, New Barn & Southfleet, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Shoplifting (104 incidents). In Viking, it is Violent Crime (264 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Longfield, New Barn & Southfleet and Viking?

      Longfield, New Barn & Southfleet recorded 51 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Viking recorded 92. 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 Longfield, New Barn & Southfleet vs Viking?

      Violent crime in Longfield, New Barn & Southfleet totalled 72 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 264 in Viking. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Longfield, New Barn & Southfleet and Viking in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Longfield, New Barn & Southfleet recorded 285 crimes (now 352, a change of +23.5%). Viking recorded 427 crimes previously (now 602, +41%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Longfield, New Barn & Southfleet and Viking?

      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. Longfield, New Barn & Southfleet has a resolution rate of 53.1% and Viking has 22.7%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Longfield, New Barn & Southfleet and Viking?

      Longfield, New Barn & Southfleet falls within the Kent Police boundary. Viking 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 Longfield, New Barn & Southfleet and Viking?

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

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Longfield, New Barn & Southfleet and Viking. 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.