Crime in Longthornton: statistics, rates and trends
1,061 crimes were recorded in Longthornton in the 12 months to August 2026, 76.0 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 3% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Longthornton at a glance
- Crime trends in Longthornton
- Types of crime in Longthornton
- Longthornton compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Longthornton
- What happened after crimes were reported in Longthornton
- Demographics of Longthornton
- Questions about crime in Longthornton
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (362), anti-social behaviour (236) and vehicle crime (100) made up 66% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,983rd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Longthornton | Merton | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,061 | 16,220 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 76.0 | 74.2 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +3% | -6% | -1% |
| Population | 13,968 | 218,539 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Longthornton peaked in the year to August 2020 (1,244 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2018 (871). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 22%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 1,061 | 76.0 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 1,029 | 73.7 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 985 | 70.5 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 905 | 64.8 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,157 | 82.8 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,209 | 86.6 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,244 | 89.1 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,045 | 74.8 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 871 | 62.4 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 74 |
| July 2026 | 97 |
| June 2026 | 99 |
| May 2026 | 85 |
| April 2026 | 101 |
| March 2026 | 80 |
| February 2026 | 74 |
| January 2026 | 110 |
| December 2025 | 98 |
| November 2025 | 81 |
| October 2025 | 81 |
| September 2025 | 81 |
Compared with England and Wales, Longthornton recorded notably more vehicle crime (44% above the national rate), robbery (42% above the national rate) and burglary (29% above the national rate), and notably less criminal damage and arson (60% below) and public order (43% below). On the year before, burglary rose from 34 to 64 and robbery rose from 21 to 27, while criminal damage and arson fell from 58 to 38.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 362 | 25.9 | 34.2 | +1% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 236 | 16.9 | 15.4 | -6% |
| Vehicle crime | 100 | 7.2 | 5.0 | +15% |
| Other theft | 73 | 5.2 | 6.4 | -3% |
| Burglary | 64 | 4.6 | 3.6 | +88% |
| Public order | 53 | 3.8 | 6.7 | +6% |
| Drugs | 45 | 3.2 | 3.3 | -4% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 38 | 2.7 | 6.7 | -34% |
| Other crime | 27 | 1.9 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Robbery | 27 | 1.9 | 1.4 | +29% |
| Possession of weapons | 12 | 0.9 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 12 | 0.9 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 7 | 0.5 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 5 | 0.4 | 0.8 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
5 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Longthornton; the highest is Cricket Green (116.7 per 1,000) and the lowest Graveney (64.2).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Longthornton |
|---|---|---|---|
| Figge's Marsh | 827 | 90.3 | +19% |
| Pollards Hill | 794 | 76.9 | +1% |
| Graveney | 767 | 64.2 | -16% |
| Cricket Green | 1,535 | 116.7 | +54% |
| Lavender Fields | 963 | 73.0 | -4% |
| Colliers Wood | 1,088 | 90.9 | +20% |
| Ravensbury | 708 | 75.7 | 0% |
| Wandle | 465 | 81.0 | +7% |
The 10 locations below account for 38% of the crime recorded in Longthornton over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Avenue Road” and “Talbot Close” (62 each).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Avenue Road | 62 |
| On or near Talbot Close | 62 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 59 |
| On or near Supermarket | 40 |
| On or near Bennetts Close | 37 |
| On or near Chilmark Road | 33 |
| On or near Mulholland Close | 32 |
| On or near Warminster Way | 29 |
| On or near Manor Road | 22 |
| On or near Veronica Gardens | 22 |
Of the 825 crimes in Longthornton with a recorded outcome, 39% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 3.8% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 236 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 320 | 38.8% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 279 | 33.8% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 92 | 11.2% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 56 | 6.8% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 31 | 3.8% | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 15 | 1.8% | 2.5% |
| Local resolution | 14 | 1.7% | 3.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 11 | 1.3% | 1.3% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 4 | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Offender given penalty notice | 1 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
Longthornton has an estimated population of 13,968 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer retired residents (13%, against 22%), a younger population (12%, against 19%) and less social housing (12%, against 17%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Longthornton average decile 5.3 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Longthornton | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 20.2% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 12.5% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 63.0% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 4.8% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 12.9% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 9.1% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 39.3% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 18.0% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 28.0% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 63.2% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 12.2% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 24.5% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.3 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Longthornton a safe place to live?
Longthornton recorded 76.0 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,983rd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were vehicle crime and robbery.
What is the most common crime in Longthornton?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 362 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (236).
Is crime in Longthornton going up or down?
Recorded crime in Longthornton was up 3% on the year before: 1,061 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 1,029 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Longthornton?
About 13,968 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 12% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Longthornton?
Longthornton is policed by Metropolitan Police.
Police-recorded crime from data.police.uk (September 2017 to August 2026), ONS population estimates and Census 2021. Definitions and limitations: methodology.