Crime in Longhorsley: statistics, rates and trends

204 crimes were recorded in Longhorsley in the 12 months to July 2026, 36.8 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 2% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 50 reports (25% of the total).

Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Longhorsley has the 3,555th highest crime rate.

Recorded crime in Longhorsley was highest in the year to July 2022 (268 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2018 (179). Over the whole period it rose 14%, 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 Longhorsley 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 burglary, other crime.

The largest increases were in burglary (+14%). The largest falls were in criminal damage and arson (-45%) and violence and sexual offences (-35%).

Violence and sexual offences in Longhorsley

Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Longhorsley recorded 50 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 35% on the year before. It made up 24.5% of all crime in the area.

Anti-social behaviour in Longhorsley

Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Longhorsley recorded 49 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 172% on the year before. It made up 24.0% of all crime in the area.

Burglary in Longhorsley

Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Longhorsley recorded 25 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 14% on the year before. It made up 12.3% of all crime in the area.

Other theft in Longhorsley

Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Longhorsley recorded 18 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 33% on the year before. It made up 8.8% of all crime in the area.

Other crime in Longhorsley

Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Longhorsley recorded 17 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 143% on the year before. It made up 8.3% of all crime in the area.

Public order in Longhorsley

Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Longhorsley recorded 17 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 31% on the year before. It made up 8.3% of all crime in the area.

Vehicle crime in Longhorsley

Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Longhorsley recorded 12 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 up 9% on the year before. It made up 5.9% of all crime in the area.

Criminal damage and arson in Longhorsley

Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Longhorsley recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 45% on the year before. It made up 5.4% of all crime in the area.

Drugs in Longhorsley

Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Longhorsley 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 up 33% on the year before. It made up 2.0% of all crime in the area.

Theft from the person in Longhorsley

Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Longhorsley 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 with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.

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

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 Longhorsley over the 12 months to July 2026.

The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Longhorsley 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.

Longhorsley has an estimated population of 5,536. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Longhorsley sits in decile 6.8, less deprived than average. 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 Longhorsley. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.

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