Crime in Longfield, New Ash Green and Hartley: statistics, rates and trends
1,068 crimes were recorded in Longfield, New Ash Green and Hartley in the 12 months to July 2026, 62.3 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 10% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Longfield, New Ash Green and Hartley at a glance
- Crime trends in Longfield, New Ash Green and Hartley
- Types of crime in Longfield, New Ash Green and Hartley
- Longfield, New Ash Green and Hartley compared with nearby towns
- Areas within Longfield, New Ash Green and Hartley
- Streets with the most crime in Longfield, New Ash Green and Hartley
- What happened after crimes were reported in Longfield, New Ash Green and Hartley
- Population and deprivation in Longfield, New Ash Green and Hartley
- Questions about crime in Longfield, New Ash Green and Hartley
- About this data
1,068 crimes were recorded in Longfield, New Ash Green and Hartley in the 12 months to July 2026, 62.3 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 10% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 273 reports (26% of the total).
Of the 1,408 towns covered by this site, Longfield, New Ash Green and Hartley has the 919th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Longfield, New Ash Green and Hartley | Sevenoaks | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 1,068 | 7,691 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 62.3 | 62.7 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +10% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 17,155 | 122,748 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Longfield, New Ash Green and Hartley was highest in the year to July 2019 (1,244 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2022 (815). Over the whole period it fell 14%, against a fall of 4% across England and Wales. Rates use today's population for every year, so they show the direction of change rather than exact historic rates.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to July 2026 | 1,068 | 62.3 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 971 | 56.6 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 908 | 52.9 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 1,097 | 63.9 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 815 | 47.5 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,058 | 61.7 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,238 | 72.2 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,244 | 72.5 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 1,238 | 72.2 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 86 |
| June 2026 | 92 |
| May 2026 | 93 |
| April 2026 | 100 |
| March 2026 | 93 |
| February 2026 | 81 |
| January 2026 | 84 |
| December 2025 | 77 |
| November 2025 | 78 |
| October 2025 | 97 |
| September 2025 | 80 |
| August 2025 | 107 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Longfield, New Ash Green and Hartley over the 12 months to July 2026. The index compares the local rate with England and Wales: 1.00 is the national rate, 2.00 is double it. Rates were well above the national level for shoplifting.
The largest increases were in shoplifting (+168%) and anti-social behaviour (+26%). The largest falls were in drugs (-74%) and public order (-40%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 273 | 15.9 | 0.46 | -11% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 246 | 14.3 | 0.93 | +26% |
| Shoplifting | 185 | 10.8 | 1.30 | +168% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 115 | 6.7 | 0.99 | +6% |
| Other theft | 74 | 4.3 | 0.67 | +23% |
| Vehicle crime | 59 | 3.4 | 0.70 | -22% |
| Burglary | 40 | 2.3 | 0.66 | -2% |
| Other crime | 26 | 1.5 | 0.72 | -10% |
| Public order | 21 | 1.2 | 0.18 | -40% |
| Possession of weapons | 12 | 0.7 | 0.72 | +33% |
| Drugs | 9 | 0.5 | 0.16 | -74% |
| Robbery | 5 | 0.3 | 0.22 | +150% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.1 | 0.14 | -33% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.1 | 0.03 | +0% |
Violence and sexual offences in Longfield, New Ash Green and Hartley
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Longfield, New Ash Green and Hartley recorded 273 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (15.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 11% on the year before. It made up 25.6% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Longfield, New Ash Green and Hartley
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Longfield, New Ash Green and Hartley recorded 246 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (14.3 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 26% on the year before. It made up 23.0% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Longfield, New Ash Green and Hartley
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Longfield, New Ash Green and Hartley recorded 185 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (10.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 168% on the year before. It made up 17.3% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Longfield, New Ash Green and Hartley
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Longfield, New Ash Green and Hartley recorded 115 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.7 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 6% on the year before. It made up 10.8% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Longfield, New Ash Green and Hartley
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Longfield, New Ash Green and Hartley recorded 74 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 23% on the year before. It made up 6.9% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Longfield, New Ash Green and Hartley
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Longfield, New Ash Green and Hartley recorded 59 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 22% on the year before. It made up 5.5% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Longfield, New Ash Green and Hartley
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Longfield, New Ash Green and Hartley recorded 40 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 2% on the year before. It made up 3.7% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Longfield, New Ash Green and Hartley
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Longfield, New Ash Green and Hartley recorded 26 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 10% on the year before. It made up 2.4% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Longfield, New Ash Green and Hartley
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Longfield, New Ash Green and Hartley recorded 21 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 40% on the year before. It made up 2.0% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Longfield, New Ash Green and Hartley
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Longfield, New Ash Green and Hartley recorded 12 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 33% on the year before. It made up 1.1% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Longfield, New Ash Green and Hartley
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Longfield, New Ash Green and Hartley recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 74% on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Longfield, New Ash Green and Hartley
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Longfield, New Ash Green and Hartley recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 150% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Longfield, New Ash Green and Hartley
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Longfield, New Ash Green and Hartley recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 33% on the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Longfield, New Ash Green and Hartley
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Longfield, New Ash Green and Hartley recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.1% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the towns closest to Longfield, New Ash Green and Hartley, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Longfield, New Ash Green and Hartley.
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Longfield, New Ash Green and Hartley |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Kingsdown | 387 | 62.6 | +1% |
| Ebbsfleet Valley | 386 | 52.0 | -16% |
| Northfleet | 2,825 | 94.1 | +51% |
| Gravesend | 6,454 | 106.5 | +71% |
| Swanscombe | 1,501 | 94.1 | +51% |
| Stone (Dartford) | 387 | 71.9 | +15% |
| Dartford | 7,168 | 98.9 | +59% |
| Swanley | 1,654 | 89.1 | +43% |
3 areas within Longfield, New Ash Green and Hartley, ordered by crime rate over the 12 months to July 2026. Longfield, New Barn & Southfleet had the highest rate (83.8 per 1,000) and Hartley and Hodsoll Street the lowest (39.7). Busy town and city centres often show high rates because many of the people there do not live there.
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Longfield, New Barn & Southfleet | Neighbourhood | 6,931 | 581 | 83.8 |
| Ash and New Ash Green | Neighbourhood | 6,153 | 328 | 53.3 |
| Hartley and Hodsoll Street | Neighbourhood | 5,867 | 233 | 39.7 |
Police.uk records each crime at an approximate location, usually the centre of a nearby street or a landmark, to protect victims' privacy. These are the locations with the most reports in Longfield, New Ash Green and Hartley over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 193 |
| On or near Parking Area | 92 |
| On or near Pitfield | 33 |
| On or near Brickfield Farm Close | 30 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 30 |
| On or near Ayelands Lane | 26 |
| On or near Porchester Close | 25 |
| On or near Main Road | 22 |
| On or near Brickfield Farm | 20 |
| On or near North Ash Road | 20 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Longfield, New Ash Green and Hartley over the 12 months to July 2026. Many cases are still open when the data is published, and anti-social behaviour has no outcome recorded, so these shares change as investigations finish.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 422 | 39.5% |
| Not recorded | 246 | 23.0% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 221 | 20.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 39 | 3.7% |
| Under investigation | 37 | 3.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 33 | 3.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 23 | 2.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 18 | 1.7% |
| Local resolution | 13 | 1.2% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 10 | 0.9% |
| Offender given a caution | 6 | 0.6% |
Longfield, New Ash Green and Hartley has an estimated population of 17,155. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Longfield, New Ash Green and Hartley sits in decile 7.1, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Longfield, New Ash Green and Hartley |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.5% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 54.5% |
| Aged 65 and over | 27.9% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 82.1% |
| Social rented homes | 7.0% |
| Private rented homes | 10.9% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.1 |
Is Longfield, New Ash Green and Hartley a safe place to live?
Longfield, New Ash Green and Hartley recorded 62.3 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4. Crime is concentrated in a small number of places within most areas, often busy centres and transport hubs, so the rate for a single street can differ a lot from the area as a whole.
What is the most common crime in Longfield, New Ash Green and Hartley?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 273 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (246).
Is crime in Longfield, New Ash Green and Hartley going up or down?
Recorded crime in Longfield, New Ash Green and Hartley was up 10% on the year before: 1,068 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 971 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Longfield, New Ash Green and Hartley?
Longfield, New Ash Green and Hartley is policed by Kent. Non-emergency crimes can be reported online to the force or by calling 101; in an emergency call 999.
How are these crime rates calculated?
Each rate is the number of crimes recorded by the police in the 12 months to July 2026, divided by the resident population and multiplied by 1,000. Crime data is from data.police.uk and population estimates are from the Office for National Statistics.
Figures are police-recorded crime published on data.police.uk, covering August 2017 to July 2026. Each crime is counted in the small area (LSOA) where it was recorded and added up to Longfield, New Ash Green and Hartley. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.