Crime in Longden: statistics, rates and trends
226 crimes were recorded in Longden in the 12 months to August 2026, 40.3 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 9% on the year before.
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Violence and sexual offences (112), other theft (28) and anti-social behaviour (23) made up 72% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 3,439th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest quarter.
| Measure | Longden | Shropshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 226 | 19,214 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 40.3 | 57.8 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -9% | -5% | -1% |
| Population | 5,607 | 332,455 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the least recorded crime in Longden of any year here (226 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 23%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 226 | 40.3 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 249 | 44.4 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 275 | 49.0 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 330 | 58.9 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 292 | 52.1 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 341 | 60.8 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 402 | 71.7 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 436 | 77.8 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 293 | 52.3 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 17 |
| July 2026 | 24 |
| June 2026 | 25 |
| May 2026 | 18 |
| April 2026 | 13 |
| March 2026 | 26 |
| February 2026 | 24 |
| January 2026 | 23 |
| December 2025 | 13 |
| November 2025 | 14 |
| October 2025 | 10 |
| September 2025 | 19 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and anti-social behaviour (73% below) and violence and sexual offences (42% below) were well below it. On the year before, anti-social behaviour fell from 29 to 23 and other theft fell from 33 to 28.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 112 | 20.0 | 34.2 | +6% |
| Other theft | 28 | 5.0 | 6.4 | -15% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 23 | 4.1 | 15.4 | -21% |
| Burglary | 21 | 3.7 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Criminal damage and arson | 15 | 2.7 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Public order | 10 | 1.8 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 6 | 1.1 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Drugs | 4 | 0.7 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Other crime | 4 | 0.7 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.2 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 1 | 0.2 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.2 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
6 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Longden; the highest is Meole (113.0 per 1,000) and the lowest Radbrook (21.6).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Longden |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bicton Heath | 267 | 70.5 | +75% |
| Radbrook | 165 | 21.6 | -46% |
| Bayston Hill | 157 | 30.5 | -24% |
| Copthorne | 261 | 49.6 | +23% |
| Meole | 356 | 113.0 | +180% |
| Rea Valley | 224 | 55.1 | +37% |
| Porthill | 219 | 57.0 | +41% |
| Belle Vue | 222 | 47.7 | +18% |
The 10 locations below account for 52% of the crime recorded in Longden over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Caradoc View” and “Petrol Station” (23 each).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Caradoc View | 23 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 23 |
| On or near Parking Area | 13 |
| On or near Rectory Gardens | 10 |
| On or near Vine Close | 10 |
| On or near Oaklands View | 9 |
| On or near Little Barnyard | 8 |
| On or near Bleachfield | 7 |
| On or near Cruckton Hall Gardens | 7 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 7 |
Of the 203 crimes in Longden with a recorded outcome, 23% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 2.0% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 23 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 98 | 48.3% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 46 | 22.7% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 30 | 14.8% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 17 | 8.4% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 4 | 2.0% | 5.2% |
| Offender given a caution | 3 | 1.5% | 0.6% |
| Court result unavailable | 2 | 1.0% | 2.5% |
| Local resolution | 2 | 1.0% | 3.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 1 | 0.5% | 1.3% |
Longden has an estimated population of 5,607 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer households without a car (8.9%, against 23.3%), an older population (28%, against 19%) and fewer students (4.1%, against 7.9%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Longden average decile 5.6 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Longden | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 16.0% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 28.1% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 56.1% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.0% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 31.6% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.1% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 37.6% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 13.6% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 8.9% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 77.5% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 11.5% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 11.0% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.6 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Longden a safe place to live?
Longden recorded 40.3 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 3,439th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Longden?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 112 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by other theft (28).
Is crime in Longden going up or down?
Recorded crime in Longden was down 9% on the year before: 226 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 249 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Longden?
About 5,607 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 28% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Longden?
Longden is policed by West Mercia.
Police-recorded crime from data.police.uk (September 2017 to August 2026), ONS population estimates and Census 2021. Definitions and limitations: methodology.