Crime in Longwell Green: statistics, rates and trends
574 crimes were recorded in Longwell Green in the 12 months to August 2026, 64.2 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 4% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Longwell Green at a glance
- Crime trends in Longwell Green
- Types of crime in Longwell Green
- Longwell Green compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Longwell Green
- What happened after crimes were reported in Longwell Green
- Demographics of Longwell Green
- Questions about crime in Longwell Green
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (167), shoplifting (144) and anti-social behaviour (85) made up 69% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 2,466th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Longwell Green | South Gloucestershire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 574 | 23,911 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 64.2 | 78.1 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -4% | +11% | -1% |
| Population | 8,940 | 306,332 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Longwell Green peaked in the year to August 2023 (613 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2022 (442). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 6%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 574 | 64.2 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 596 | 66.7 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 559 | 62.5 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 613 | 68.6 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 442 | 49.4 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 491 | 54.9 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 514 | 57.5 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 596 | 66.7 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 540 | 60.4 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 51 |
| July 2026 | 40 |
| June 2026 | 37 |
| May 2026 | 50 |
| April 2026 | 53 |
| March 2026 | 37 |
| February 2026 | 55 |
| January 2026 | 36 |
| December 2025 | 43 |
| November 2025 | 57 |
| October 2025 | 55 |
| September 2025 | 60 |
Compared with England and Wales, Longwell Green recorded notably more shoplifting (91% above the national rate), and notably less vehicle crime (55% below) and other theft (53% below). On the year before, other theft fell from 40 to 27 and anti-social behaviour fell from 107 to 85.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 167 | 18.7 | 34.2 | +2% |
| Shoplifting | 144 | 16.1 | 8.5 | +14% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 85 | 9.5 | 15.4 | -21% |
| Public order | 51 | 5.7 | 6.7 | -16% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 30 | 3.4 | 6.7 | -9% |
| Other theft | 27 | 3.0 | 6.4 | -32% |
| Burglary | 22 | 2.5 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 20 | 2.2 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Robbery | 13 | 1.5 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Drugs | 6 | 0.7 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Other crime | 5 | 0.6 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.2 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.1 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.1 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
5 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Longwell Green; the highest is Kingswood, South Gloucestershire (130.6 per 1,000) and the lowest Bitton & Oldland Common (50.2).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Longwell Green |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parkwall & Warmley | 613 | 72.0 | +12% |
| Bitton & Oldland Common | 527 | 50.2 | -22% |
| Hanham | 740 | 59.2 | -8% |
| Woodstock | 830 | 72.7 | +13% |
| Kingswood | 1,299 | 130.6 | +103% |
| New Cheltenham | 636 | 63.9 | -1% |
| Staple Hill & Mangotsfield | 1,330 | 99.5 | +55% |
| Emersons Green | 1,391 | 71.4 | +11% |
The 10 locations below account for 64% of the crime recorded in Longwell Green over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Supermarket” (144).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 144 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 114 |
| On or near Bath Road | 28 |
| On or near Parkwall Road | 16 |
| On or near Edgewood Close | 12 |
| On or near Empire Crescent | 11 |
| On or near Ferry Road | 10 |
| On or near Hoopers Walk | 10 |
| On or near Long Handstones | 10 |
| On or near Marygold Leaze | 10 |
Of the 489 crimes in Longwell Green with a recorded outcome, 43% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 3.5% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 85 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 208 | 42.5% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 156 | 31.9% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 36 | 7.4% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 29 | 5.9% | 4.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 19 | 3.9% | 2.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 17 | 3.5% | 5.2% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 10 | 2.0% | 0.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 7 | 1.4% | 1.3% |
| Local resolution | 4 | 0.8% | 3.1% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.2% | 0.6% |
Longwell Green has an estimated population of 8,940 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has less social housing (6.9%, against 17.1%), fewer households without a car (12%, against 23%) and less private renting (11%, against 20%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Longwell Green average decile 8.9 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Longwell Green | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 16.0% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 26.3% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 59.2% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.1% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 29.2% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.4% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 26.4% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 16.1% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 11.9% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 82.0% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 6.9% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 11.0% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.9 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Longwell Green a safe place to live?
Longwell Green recorded 64.2 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 2,466th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were shoplifting.
What is the most common crime in Longwell Green?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 167 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by shoplifting (144).
Is crime in Longwell Green going up or down?
Recorded crime in Longwell Green was down 4% on the year before: 574 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 596 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Longwell Green?
About 8,940 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 26% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Longwell Green?
Longwell Green is policed by Avon and Somerset.
Police-recorded crime from data.police.uk (September 2017 to August 2026), ONS population estimates and Census 2021. Definitions and limitations: methodology.