Crime in Longden: statistics, rates and trends

225 crimes were recorded in Longden in the 12 months to July 2026, 40.1 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 14% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 115 reports (51% of the total).

Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Longden has the 3,441st highest crime rate.

Recorded crime in Longden was highest in the year to July 2019 (416 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2026 (225). Over the whole period it fell 26%, 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.

Month by month

The table shows every category of crime recorded in Longden 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. The largest falls were in public order (-65%) and anti-social behaviour (-47%).

Violence and sexual offences in Longden

Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Longden recorded 115 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (20.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 5% on the year before. It made up 51.1% of all crime in the area.

Other theft in Longden

Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Longden recorded 26 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 21% on the year before. It made up 11.6% of all crime in the area.

Burglary in Longden

Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Longden recorded 23 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 92% on the year before. It made up 10.2% of all crime in the area.

Anti-social behaviour in Longden

Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Longden recorded 18 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 47% on the year before. It made up 8.0% of all crime in the area.

Criminal damage and arson in Longden

Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Longden recorded 13 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 18% on the year before. It made up 5.8% of all crime in the area.

Public order in Longden

Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Longden recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 65% on the year before. It made up 4.9% of all crime in the area.

Vehicle crime in Longden

Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Longden recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 45% on the year before. It made up 2.7% of all crime in the area.

Other crime in Longden

Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Longden recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 55% on the year before. It made up 2.2% of all crime in the area.

Drugs in Longden

Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Longden recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 20% on the year before. It made up 1.8% of all crime in the area.

Shoplifting in Longden

Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Longden recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.

Bicycle theft in Longden

Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Longden recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.

Theft from the person in Longden

Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Longden recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.

Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Longden, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Longden.

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 Longden over the 12 months to July 2026.

The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Longden 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.

Longden has an estimated population of 5,607. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Longden sits in decile 5.6, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.

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 Longden. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.

Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.