Crime in Longhirst: statistics, rates and trends

309 crimes were recorded in Longhirst in the 12 months to July 2026, 74.4 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 19% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 141 reports (46% of the total).

Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Longhirst has the 2,047th highest crime rate.

Recorded crime in Longhirst was highest in the year to July 2025 (382 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2022 (102). Over the whole period it rose 176%, 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 Longhirst 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 other crime.

The largest falls were in criminal damage and arson (-41%) and violence and sexual offences (-27%).

Violence and sexual offences in Longhirst

Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Longhirst recorded 141 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (33.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 27% on the year before. It made up 45.6% of all crime in the area.

Anti-social behaviour in Longhirst

Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Longhirst recorded 53 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (12.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 6% on the year before. It made up 17.2% of all crime in the area.

Public order in Longhirst

Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Longhirst recorded 34 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 13% on the year before. It made up 11.0% of all crime in the area.

Criminal damage and arson in Longhirst

Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Longhirst recorded 22 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 41% on the year before. It made up 7.1% of all crime in the area.

Other theft in Longhirst

Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Longhirst recorded 18 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 20% on the year before. It made up 5.8% of all crime in the area.

Burglary in Longhirst

Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Longhirst recorded 13 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.1 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 4.2% of all crime in the area.

Other crime in Longhirst

Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Longhirst recorded 12 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 71% on the year before. It made up 3.9% of all crime in the area.

Vehicle crime in Longhirst

Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Longhirst recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 25% on the year before. It made up 2.9% of all crime in the area.

Drugs in Longhirst

Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Longhirst recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 80% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.

Possession of weapons in Longhirst

Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Longhirst recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.

Shoplifting in Longhirst

Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Longhirst recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 67% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.

Robbery in Longhirst

Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Longhirst recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.

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

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 Longhirst over the 12 months to July 2026.

The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Longhirst 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.

Longhirst has an estimated population of 4,154. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Longhirst sits in decile 4.6, 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 Longhirst. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.

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