Total Crime Rate
64.6 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Mabel Cottages area has the 7th highest crime rate of 20 local areas in Longfield, New Barn & Southfleet , and the 165th highest crime rate of 349 local areas in Dartford .
Compared with the surrounding streets, this postcode does not stand out as either a particular hotspot or an unusually safe pocket. Crime levels in the neighbouring output areas are broadly in line with this area.
The overall crime rate in the area around Mabel Cottages (DA3 7PN) in the last 12 months was 64.6 per 1,000 residents and was 5.0% higher than the Longfield, New Barn & Southfleet average (61.5 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Anti-social behaviour with 8 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 1 case , down -75.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 300.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Burglary ( -75.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 7 (≈ 18.1 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 75.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -57.6% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Mabel Cottages (DA3 7PN), the main crime hotspot is near Brickfield Farm Close. Police recorded 32 crimes here, including 11 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Longfield, New Barn & Southfleet| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Gorse Wood Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Gorse Wood Road | — |
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