Crime in Longfield, New Ash Green and Hartley: statistics, rates and trends
1,034 crimes were recorded in Longfield, New Ash Green and Hartley in the 12 months to August 2026, 60.3 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 3% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of Longfield, New Ash Green and Hartley
- Questions about crime in Longfield, New Ash Green and Hartley
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (259), anti-social behaviour (229) and shoplifting (193) made up 66% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 948th of the 1,390 towns covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Longfield, New Ash Green and Hartley | Sevenoaks | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,034 | 7,699 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 60.3 | 62.7 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +3% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 17,155 | 122,748 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Longfield, New Ash Green and Hartley peaked in the year to August 2020 (1,262 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2022 (858). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 18%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 1,034 | 60.3 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 1,002 | 58.4 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 915 | 53.3 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,063 | 62.0 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 858 | 50.0 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,027 | 59.9 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,262 | 73.6 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,194 | 69.6 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,254 | 73.1 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 73 |
| 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 |
Compared with England and Wales, Longfield, New Ash Green and Hartley recorded notably more shoplifting (33% above the national rate), and notably less public order (81% below) and violence and sexual offences (56% below). On the year before, shoplifting rose from 67 to 193 and other theft rose from 59 to 74, while other crime fell from 35 to 21 and public order fell from 35 to 22.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 259 | 15.1 | 34.2 | -18% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 229 | 13.3 | 15.4 | +3% |
| Shoplifting | 193 | 11.3 | 8.5 | +188% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 112 | 6.5 | 6.7 | +6% |
| Other theft | 74 | 4.3 | 6.4 | +25% |
| Vehicle crime | 58 | 3.4 | 5.0 | -18% |
| Burglary | 42 | 2.4 | 3.6 | +5% |
| Public order | 22 | 1.3 | 6.7 | -37% |
| Other crime | 21 | 1.2 | 2.1 | -40% |
| Possession of weapons | 10 | 0.6 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Drugs | 8 | 0.5 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Robbery | 5 | 0.3 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.1 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
6 of the 8 nearest towns have a higher crime rate than Longfield, New Ash Green and Hartley; the highest is Gravesend (105.6 per 1,000) and the lowest Ebbsfleet Valley (50.9).
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Longfield, New Ash Green and Hartley |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Kingsdown | 365 | 59.1 | -2% |
| Ebbsfleet Valley | 378 | 50.9 | -15% |
| Northfleet | 2,830 | 94.2 | +56% |
| Gravesend | 6,402 | 105.6 | +75% |
| Swanscombe | 1,476 | 92.6 | +54% |
| Stone (Dartford) | 381 | 70.8 | +17% |
| Dartford | 7,106 | 98.0 | +63% |
| Swanley | 1,676 | 90.3 | +50% |
Of the 3 areas within Longfield, New Ash Green and Hartley, Longfield, New Barn & Southfleet had the highest crime rate (83.7 per 1,000) and Hartley and Hodsoll Street the lowest (36.5).
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Longfield, New Barn & Southfleet | Neighbourhood | 6,931 | 580 | 83.7 |
| Ash and New Ash Green | Neighbourhood | 6,153 | 316 | 51.4 |
| Hartley and Hodsoll Street | Neighbourhood | 5,867 | 214 | 36.5 |
The 10 locations below account for 47% of the crime recorded in Longfield, New Ash Green and Hartley over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Supermarket” (203).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 203 |
| On or near Parking Area | 94 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 29 |
| On or near Pitfield | 28 |
| On or near Main Road | 25 |
| On or near Brickfield Farm Close | 24 |
| On or near Porchester Close | 23 |
| On or near Ayelands Lane | 22 |
| On or near Brickfield Farm | 20 |
| On or near Farm Holt | 19 |
Of the 805 crimes in Longfield, New Ash Green and Hartley with a recorded outcome, 54% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 5.0% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 229 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 431 | 53.5% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 206 | 25.6% | 34.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 40 | 5.0% | 5.2% |
| Under investigation | 31 | 3.9% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 30 | 3.7% | 4.7% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 22 | 2.7% | 1.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 17 | 2.1% | 2.5% |
| Local resolution | 13 | 1.6% | 3.1% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 10 | 1.2% | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 5 | 0.6% | 0.6% |
Longfield, New Ash Green and Hartley has an estimated population of 17,155 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has less social housing (7.0%, against 17.1%), fewer households without a car (9.8%, against 23.3%) and an older population (28%, against 19%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Longfield, New Ash Green and Hartley average decile 7.1 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Longfield, New Ash Green and Hartley | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.5% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 27.9% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 54.6% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 1.9% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 31.6% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.5% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 30.3% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 16.0% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 9.8% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 82.1% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 7.0% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 10.9% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.1 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Longfield, New Ash Green and Hartley a safe place to live?
Longfield, New Ash Green and Hartley recorded 60.3 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 948th of the 1,390 towns on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were shoplifting.
What is the most common crime in Longfield, New Ash Green and Hartley?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 259 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (229).
Is crime in Longfield, New Ash Green and Hartley going up or down?
Recorded crime in Longfield, New Ash Green and Hartley was up 3% on the year before: 1,034 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 1,002 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Longfield, New Ash Green and Hartley?
About 17,155 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 28% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Longfield, New Ash Green and Hartley?
Longfield, New Ash Green and Hartley is policed by Kent.
Police-recorded crime from data.police.uk (September 2017 to August 2026), ONS population estimates and Census 2021. Definitions and limitations: methodology.