Crime in Longford, Coventry: statistics, rates and trends
1,852 crimes were recorded in Longford, Coventry in the 12 months to July 2026, 90.2 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 17% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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
- Population and deprivation in Longford, Coventry
- Questions about crime in Longford, Coventry
- About this data
1,852 crimes were recorded in Longford, Coventry in the 12 months to July 2026, 90.2 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 17% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 819 reports (44% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Longford, Coventry has the 1,489th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Longford, Coventry | Coventry | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 1,852 | 35,712 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 90.2 | 96.8 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -17% | -6% | -1% |
| Population | 20,531 | 369,026 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Longford, Coventry was highest in the year to July 2021 (2,652 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2026 (1,852). Over the whole period it fell 0%, 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.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to July 2026 | 1,852 | 90.2 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 2,243 | 109.2 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 2,361 | 115.0 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 2,552 | 124.3 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 2,618 | 127.5 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 2,652 | 129.2 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,942 | 94.6 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 2,087 | 101.7 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 1,860 | 90.6 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 171 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Longford, Coventry 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. Rates were well above the national level for criminal damage and arson, vehicle crime, burglary.
The largest increases were in drugs (+31%) and possession of weapons (+22%). The largest falls were in anti-social behaviour (-56%) and shoplifting (-48%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 819 | 39.9 | 1.17 | -20% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 194 | 9.4 | 1.39 | +1% |
| Vehicle crime | 180 | 8.8 | 1.78 | +9% |
| Public order | 129 | 6.3 | 0.95 | +9% |
| Burglary | 104 | 5.1 | 1.43 | -17% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 87 | 4.2 | 0.28 | -56% |
| Other theft | 87 | 4.2 | 0.66 | -22% |
| Drugs | 55 | 2.7 | 0.82 | +31% |
| Possession of weapons | 55 | 2.7 | 2.76 | +22% |
| Shoplifting | 49 | 2.4 | 0.29 | -48% |
| Robbery | 34 | 1.7 | 1.23 | -15% |
| Other crime | 33 | 1.6 | 0.76 | -43% |
| Bicycle theft | 14 | 0.7 | 0.83 | +0% |
| Theft from the person | 12 | 0.6 | 0.35 | -14% |
Violence and sexual offences in Longford, Coventry
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Longford, Coventry recorded 819 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (39.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 20% on the year before. It made up 44.2% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Longford, Coventry
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Longford, Coventry recorded 194 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 10.5% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Longford, Coventry
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Longford, Coventry recorded 180 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 9% on the year before. It made up 9.7% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Longford, Coventry
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Longford, Coventry recorded 129 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.3 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 9% on the year before. It made up 7.0% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Longford, Coventry
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Longford, Coventry recorded 104 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 17% on the year before. It made up 5.6% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Longford, Coventry
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Longford, Coventry recorded 87 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 56% on the year before. It made up 4.7% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Longford, Coventry
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Longford, Coventry recorded 87 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 22% on the year before. It made up 4.7% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Longford, Coventry
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Longford, Coventry recorded 55 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 31% on the year before. It made up 3.0% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Longford, Coventry
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Longford, Coventry recorded 55 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 22% on the year before. It made up 3.0% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Longford, Coventry
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Longford, Coventry recorded 49 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 48% on the year before. It made up 2.6% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Longford, Coventry
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Longford, Coventry recorded 34 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 15% on the year before. It made up 1.8% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Longford, Coventry
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Longford, Coventry recorded 33 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 43% on the year before. It made up 1.8% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Longford, Coventry
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Longford, Coventry recorded 14 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Longford, Coventry
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Longford, Coventry recorded 12 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 14% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Longford, Coventry, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Longford, Coventry.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Longford, Coventry |
|---|---|---|---|
| Foleshill | 3,174 | 125.4 | +39% |
| Henley | 2,943 | 130.2 | +44% |
| Holbrook | 1,329 | 69.8 | -23% |
| Upper Stoke | 1,669 | 81.7 | -9% |
| Radford | 1,947 | 86.9 | -4% |
| Wyken | 1,352 | 76.4 | -15% |
| St Michael's | 8,442 | 220.4 | +144% |
| Bablake | 1,083 | 55.3 | -39% |
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 Longford, Coventry over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 208 |
| On or near Ellerman Gardens | 58 |
| On or near Weavers Walk | 36 |
| On or near Roseberry Avenue | 34 |
| On or near Cherrybrook Way | 32 |
| On or near Rafferty Adams Way | 31 |
| On or near Longford Road | 30 |
| On or near Sampson Close | 28 |
| On or near Proffitt Avenue | 27 |
| On or near Almond Tree Avenue | 26 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Longford, Coventry 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.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 729 | 39.4% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 555 | 30.0% |
| Under investigation | 179 | 9.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 92 | 5.0% |
| Not recorded | 87 | 4.7% |
| Local resolution | 78 | 4.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 62 | 3.3% |
| Status update unavailable | 52 | 2.8% |
| Offender given a caution | 10 | 0.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 8 | 0.4% |
Longford, Coventry has an estimated population of 20,531. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Longford, Coventry sits in decile 2.4, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Longford, Coventry |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 22.6% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 64.2% |
| Aged 65 and over | 13.2% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 54.8% |
| Social rented homes | 21.6% |
| Private rented homes | 23.5% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 2.4 |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 16.7% |
Is Longford, Coventry a safe place to live?
Longford, Coventry recorded 90.2 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4. Crime is concentrated in a small number of places within most areas, often busy centres and transport hubs, so the rate for a single street can differ a lot from the area as a whole.
What is the most common crime in Longford, Coventry?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 819 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by criminal damage and arson (194).
Is crime in Longford, Coventry going up or down?
Recorded crime in Longford, Coventry was down 17% on the year before: 1,852 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 2,243 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Longford, Coventry?
Longford, Coventry is policed by West Midlands. Non-emergency crimes can be reported online to the force or by calling 101; in an emergency call 999.
How are these crime rates calculated?
Each rate is the number of crimes recorded by the police in the 12 months to July 2026, divided by the resident population and multiplied by 1,000. Crime data is from data.police.uk and population estimates are from the Office for National Statistics.
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 Longford, Coventry. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.