Crime in Longthornton: statistics, rates and trends

1,063 crimes were recorded in Longthornton in the 12 months to July 2026, 76.1 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 2% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 358 reports (34% of the total).

Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Longthornton has the 1,986th highest crime rate.

Recorded crime in Longthornton was highest in the year to July 2021 (1,255 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2018 (887). Over the whole period it rose 20%, 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 Longthornton 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 vehicle crime, robbery.

The largest increases were in burglary (+69%) and robbery (+24%). The largest falls were in criminal damage and arson (-35%).

Violence and sexual offences in Longthornton

Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Longthornton recorded 358 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (25.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 2% on the year before. It made up 33.7% of all crime in the area.

Anti-social behaviour in Longthornton

Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Longthornton recorded 245 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (17.5 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 3% on the year before. It made up 23.0% of all crime in the area.

Vehicle crime in Longthornton

Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Longthornton recorded 93 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 1% on the year before. It made up 8.7% of all crime in the area.

Other theft in Longthornton

Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Longthornton recorded 75 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 7% on the year before. It made up 7.1% of all crime in the area.

Burglary in Longthornton

Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Longthornton recorded 59 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 69% on the year before. It made up 5.6% of all crime in the area.

Public order in Longthornton

Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Longthornton recorded 55 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 17% on the year before. It made up 5.2% of all crime in the area.

Drugs in Longthornton

Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Longthornton recorded 49 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.5 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 7% on the year before. It made up 4.6% of all crime in the area.

Criminal damage and arson in Longthornton

Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Longthornton recorded 41 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 35% on the year before. It made up 3.9% of all crime in the area.

Robbery in Longthornton

Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Longthornton recorded 26 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 24% on the year before. It made up 2.4% of all crime in the area.

Other crime in Longthornton

Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Longthornton recorded 25 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 150% on the year before. It made up 2.4% of all crime in the area.

Theft from the person in Longthornton

Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Longthornton recorded 12 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 14% on the year before. It made up 1.1% of all crime in the area.

Possession of weapons in Longthornton

Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Longthornton recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 38% on the year before. It made up 1.0% of all crime in the area.

Shoplifting in Longthornton

Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Longthornton recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 27% on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.

Bicycle theft in Longthornton

Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Longthornton recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, 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 Longthornton, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Longthornton.

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 Longthornton over the 12 months to July 2026.

The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Longthornton 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.

Longthornton has an estimated population of 13,968. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Longthornton sits in decile 5.3, 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 Longthornton. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.

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