Crime Rates at Springcroft, Hartley, Longfield, DA3 8AS

Springcroft area has the 5th lowest crime rate of 34 local areas in Ash and New Ash Green , and the 48th lowest crime rate of 362 local areas in Sevenoaks .

This postcode forms a relatively safe pocket compared with the surrounding streets. Neighbouring areas record much higher crime levels, even though this postcode itself remains comparatively low-crime.

The overall crime rate in the area around Springcroft (DA3 8AS) in the last 12 months was 17.1 per 1,000 residents and was 70.7% lower than the Ash and New Ash Green average (58.5 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Anti-social behaviour with 3 offences recorded. The least common crime was Violent crimes with 2 cases , up 100.0% compared to 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Violence and sexual offences ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( 50.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 2 (≈ 6.8 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 100.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -50.0% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Springcroft (DA3 8AS), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Johns Close, where police recorded 14 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Gorse Way (4 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.