Crime in Longford, Coventry: statistics, rates and trends
1,859 crimes were recorded in Longford, Coventry in the 12 months to August 2026, 90.5 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 16% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Longford, Coventry at a glance
- Crime trends in Longford, Coventry
- Types of crime in Longford, Coventry
- Longford, Coventry compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Longford, Coventry
- What happened after crimes were reported in Longford, Coventry
- Demographics of Longford, Coventry
- Questions about crime in Longford, Coventry
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (839), criminal damage and arson (193) and vehicle crime (182) made up 65% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,481st of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | Longford, Coventry | Coventry | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,859 | 35,945 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 90.5 | 97.4 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -16% | -5% | -1% |
| Population | 20,531 | 369,026 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the least recorded crime in Longford, Coventry of any year here (1,859 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 2%, in line with England and Wales.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 1,859 | 90.5 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 2,206 | 107.4 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 2,356 | 114.8 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 2,494 | 121.5 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 2,629 | 128.1 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 2,677 | 130.4 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 2,010 | 97.9 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 2,087 | 101.7 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,897 | 92.4 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 178 |
| July 2026 | 195 |
| June 2026 | 172 |
| May 2026 | 166 |
| April 2026 | 152 |
| March 2026 | 155 |
| February 2026 | 134 |
| January 2026 | 149 |
| December 2025 | 141 |
| November 2025 | 129 |
| October 2025 | 129 |
| September 2025 | 159 |
Compared with England and Wales, Longford, Coventry recorded notably more possession of weapons (2.5 times the national rate), vehicle crime (78% above the national rate) and criminal damage and arson (39% above the national rate), and notably less anti-social behaviour (76% below) and shoplifting (67% below). On the year before, anti-social behaviour fell from 185 to 77 and other crime fell from 57 to 33.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 839 | 40.9 | 34.2 | -15% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 193 | 9.4 | 6.7 | +1% |
| Vehicle crime | 182 | 8.9 | 5.0 | +12% |
| Public order | 128 | 6.2 | 6.7 | +8% |
| Burglary | 97 | 4.7 | 3.6 | -29% |
| Other theft | 91 | 4.4 | 6.4 | -15% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 77 | 3.8 | 15.4 | -58% |
| Shoplifting | 58 | 2.8 | 8.5 | -37% |
| Drugs | 53 | 2.6 | 3.3 | +10% |
| Possession of weapons | 50 | 2.4 | 1.0 | +11% |
| Other crime | 33 | 1.6 | 2.1 | -42% |
| Robbery | 33 | 1.6 | 1.4 | -18% |
| Bicycle theft | 13 | 0.6 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 12 | 0.6 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
3 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Longford, Coventry; the highest is St Michael's, Coventry (223.8 per 1,000) and the lowest Bablake (54.8).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Longford, Coventry |
|---|---|---|---|
| Foleshill | 3,232 | 127.7 | +41% |
| Henley | 2,946 | 130.4 | +44% |
| Holbrook | 1,325 | 69.6 | -23% |
| Upper Stoke | 1,658 | 81.2 | -10% |
| Radford | 1,945 | 86.8 | -4% |
| Wyken | 1,320 | 74.6 | -18% |
| St Michael's | 8,573 | 223.8 | +147% |
| Bablake | 1,074 | 54.8 | -39% |
The 10 locations below account for 27% of the crime recorded in Longford, Coventry over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Parking Area” (209).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 209 |
| On or near Ellerman Gardens | 59 |
| On or near Weavers Walk | 37 |
| On or near Roseberry Avenue | 31 |
| On or near Rafferty Adams Way | 30 |
| On or near Cherrybrook Way | 28 |
| On or near Almond Tree Avenue | 27 |
| On or near Coronel Avenue | 27 |
| On or near Longford Road | 27 |
| On or near Singer Close | 26 |
Of the 1,782 crimes in Longford, Coventry with a recorded outcome, 31% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 4.8% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 77 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 751 | 42.1% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 561 | 31.5% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 179 | 10.0% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 86 | 4.8% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 79 | 4.4% | 3.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 57 | 3.2% | 2.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 48 | 2.7% | 4.7% |
| Offender given a caution | 12 | 0.7% | 0.6% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 8 | 0.4% | 1.3% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% | 0.3% |
Longford, Coventry has an estimated population of 20,531 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more residents with no qualifications (26%, against 18%), fewer residents with Level 4 qualifications or above (23%, against 34%) and a younger population (13%, against 19%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Longford, Coventry average decile 2.4 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Longford, Coventry | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 22.6% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 13.2% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 57.5% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 4.6% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 15.8% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 8.2% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 23.2% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 25.8% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 29.5% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 54.8% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 21.6% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 23.5% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 2.4 | 5.5 (England) |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 16.7% | 10.1% (England) |
Is Longford, Coventry a safe place to live?
Longford, Coventry recorded 90.5 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,481st of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were possession of weapons and vehicle crime.
What is the most common crime in Longford, Coventry?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 839 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by criminal damage and arson (193).
Is crime in Longford, Coventry going up or down?
Recorded crime in Longford, Coventry was down 16% on the year before: 1,859 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 2,206 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Longford, Coventry?
About 20,531 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 13% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Longford, Coventry?
Longford, Coventry is policed by West Midlands.
Police-recorded crime from data.police.uk (September 2017 to August 2026), ONS population estimates and Census 2021. Definitions and limitations: methodology.