Crime in Longbridge: statistics, rates and trends
1,247 crimes were recorded in Longbridge in the 12 months to August 2026, 88.1 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 2% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Longbridge at a glance
- Crime trends in Longbridge
- Types of crime in Longbridge
- Longbridge compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Longbridge
- What happened after crimes were reported in Longbridge
- Demographics of Longbridge
- Questions about crime in Longbridge
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (387), anti-social behaviour (257) and vehicle crime (110) made up 60% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,556th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | Longbridge | Barking and Dagenham | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,247 | 24,377 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 88.1 | 104.7 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +2% | 0% | -1% |
| Population | 14,150 | 232,747 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Longbridge peaked in the year to August 2023 (1,342 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2018 (973). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 28%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 1,247 | 88.1 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 1,225 | 86.6 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,044 | 73.8 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,342 | 94.8 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,104 | 78.0 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,268 | 89.6 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,126 | 79.6 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,099 | 77.7 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 973 | 68.8 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 100 |
| July 2026 | 124 |
| June 2026 | 119 |
| May 2026 | 123 |
| April 2026 | 104 |
| March 2026 | 101 |
| February 2026 | 97 |
| January 2026 | 82 |
| December 2025 | 92 |
| November 2025 | 114 |
| October 2025 | 98 |
| September 2025 | 93 |
Compared with England and Wales, Longbridge recorded notably more robbery (2.7 times the national rate), theft from the person (2.1 times the national rate) and drugs (2.0 times the national rate), and notably less criminal damage and arson (61% below) and shoplifting (48% below). On the year before, drugs rose from 73 to 91 and burglary rose from 50 to 59, while shoplifting fell from 90 to 62 and robbery fell from 65 to 52.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 387 | 27.3 | 34.2 | +12% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 257 | 18.2 | 15.4 | -1% |
| Vehicle crime | 110 | 7.8 | 5.0 | +7% |
| Drugs | 91 | 6.4 | 3.3 | +25% |
| Other theft | 64 | 4.5 | 6.4 | -18% |
| Shoplifting | 62 | 4.4 | 8.5 | -31% |
| Burglary | 59 | 4.2 | 3.6 | +18% |
| Robbery | 52 | 3.7 | 1.4 | -20% |
| Public order | 51 | 3.6 | 6.7 | +9% |
| Theft from the person | 51 | 3.6 | 1.7 | +13% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 37 | 2.6 | 6.7 | -8% |
| Other crime | 13 | 0.9 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 8 | 0.6 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 5 | 0.4 | 0.8 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
5 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Longbridge; the highest is Abbey, Barking and Dagenham (403.3 per 1,000) and the lowest Mayesbrook (75.2).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Longbridge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eastbury | 1,584 | 86.9 | -1% |
| Mayesbrook | 1,388 | 75.2 | -15% |
| Northbury | 1,969 | 152.6 | +73% |
| Abbey | 2,382 | 403.3 | +358% |
| Gascoigne | 1,227 | 101.2 | +15% |
| Thames View | 639 | 112.9 | +28% |
| Becontree | 733 | 81.8 | -7% |
| Barking Riverside | 1,670 | 143.2 | +62% |
The 10 locations below account for 53% of the crime recorded in Longbridge over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Strathfield Gardens” (92).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Strathfield Gardens | 92 |
| On or near Supermarket | 89 |
| On or near Upney Lane | 81 |
| On or near Parking Area | 75 |
| On or near Aldersey Gardens | 73 |
| On or near Hepworth Gardens | 58 |
| On or near Ventnor Gardens | 55 |
| On or near Park/Open Space | 49 |
| On or near Bradfield Drive | 48 |
| On or near Longbridge Road | 43 |
Of the 990 crimes in Longbridge with a recorded outcome, 40% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 5.4% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 257 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 400 | 40.4% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 300 | 30.3% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 111 | 11.2% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 53 | 5.4% | 5.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 47 | 4.7% | 4.7% |
| Local resolution | 41 | 4.1% | 3.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 15 | 1.5% | 2.5% |
| Offender given penalty notice | 14 | 1.4% | 0.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 4 | 0.4% | 1.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 4 | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% | 0.5% |
Longbridge has an estimated population of 14,150 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more students (12.8%, against 7.9%), fewer retired residents (12%, against 22%) and a younger population (11%, against 19%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Longbridge average decile 4.5 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Longbridge | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 22.3% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 10.9% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 56.9% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 4.6% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 12.0% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 12.8% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 34.7% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 19.8% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 23.8% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 67.8% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 10.8% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 21.4% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.5 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Longbridge a safe place to live?
Longbridge recorded 88.1 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,556th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were robbery and theft from the person.
What is the most common crime in Longbridge?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 387 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (257).
Is crime in Longbridge going up or down?
Recorded crime in Longbridge was up 2% on the year before: 1,247 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 1,225 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Longbridge?
About 14,150 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 11% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Longbridge?
Longbridge is policed by Metropolitan Police.
Police-recorded crime from data.police.uk (September 2017 to August 2026), ONS population estimates and Census 2021. Definitions and limitations: methodology.