Crime in Longwell Green: statistics, rates and trends
579 crimes were recorded in Longwell Green in the 12 months to July 2026, 64.8 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 2% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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
- Population and deprivation in Longwell Green
- Questions about crime in Longwell Green
- About this data
579 crimes were recorded in Longwell Green in the 12 months to July 2026, 64.8 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 169 reports (29% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Longwell Green has the 2,437th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Longwell Green | South Gloucestershire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 579 | 23,957 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 64.8 | 78.2 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -2% | +11% | -1% |
| Population | 8,940 | 306,332 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Longwell Green was highest in the year to July 2023 (590 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2022 (453). Over the whole period it rose 8%, 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.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to July 2026 | 579 | 64.8 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 588 | 65.8 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 570 | 63.8 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 590 | 66.0 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 453 | 50.7 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 485 | 54.3 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 534 | 59.7 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 581 | 65.0 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 537 | 60.1 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 56 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Longwell Green 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 shoplifting. The largest falls were in other theft (-24%) and public order (-11%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 169 | 18.9 | 0.55 | +4% |
| Shoplifting | 132 | 14.8 | 1.78 | -3% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 91 | 10.2 | 0.66 | -3% |
| Public order | 57 | 6.4 | 0.96 | -11% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 33 | 3.7 | 0.54 | +6% |
| Other theft | 28 | 3.1 | 0.49 | -24% |
| Burglary | 21 | 2.3 | 0.66 | +17% |
| Vehicle crime | 21 | 2.3 | 0.48 | +62% |
| Robbery | 11 | 1.2 | 0.91 | +10% |
| Drugs | 6 | 0.7 | 0.21 | -33% |
| Other crime | 5 | 0.6 | 0.26 | -38% |
| Possession of weapons | 3 | 0.3 | 0.35 | +50% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.1 | 0.14 | -50% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.1 | 0.07 | -50% |
Violence and sexual offences in Longwell Green
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Longwell Green recorded 169 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (18.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 4% on the year before. It made up 29.2% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Longwell Green
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Longwell Green recorded 132 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (14.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 3% on the year before. It made up 22.8% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Longwell Green
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Longwell Green recorded 91 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (10.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 3% on the year before. It made up 15.7% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Longwell Green
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Longwell Green recorded 57 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.4 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 11% on the year before. It made up 9.8% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Longwell Green
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Longwell Green recorded 33 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 6% on the year before. It made up 5.7% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Longwell Green
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Longwell Green recorded 28 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 24% on the year before. It made up 4.8% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Longwell Green
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Longwell Green recorded 21 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 17% on the year before. It made up 3.6% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Longwell Green
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Longwell Green recorded 21 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 62% on the year before. It made up 3.6% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Longwell Green
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Longwell Green recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.2 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 10% on the year before. It made up 1.9% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Longwell Green
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Longwell Green recorded 6 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 down 33% on the year before. It made up 1.0% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Longwell Green
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Longwell Green recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 38% on the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Longwell Green
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Longwell Green recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 50% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Longwell Green
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Longwell Green recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Longwell Green
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Longwell Green recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Longwell Green, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Longwell Green.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Longwell Green |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parkwall & Warmley | 598 | 70.2 | +8% |
| Bitton & Oldland Common | 525 | 50.0 | -23% |
| Hanham | 726 | 58.0 | -10% |
| Woodstock | 806 | 70.6 | +9% |
| Kingswood | 1,310 | 131.7 | +103% |
| New Cheltenham | 632 | 63.5 | -2% |
| Staple Hill & Mangotsfield | 1,348 | 100.9 | +56% |
| Emersons Green | 1,400 | 71.9 | +11% |
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 Longwell Green over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 135 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 109 |
| On or near Bath Road | 35 |
| On or near Parkwall Road | 18 |
| On or near Edgewood Close | 15 |
| On or near Empire Crescent | 12 |
| On or near Ferry Road | 12 |
| On or near Great Dowles | 11 |
| On or near Hoopers Walk | 11 |
| On or near Marygold Leaze | 10 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Longwell Green 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.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 188 | 32.5% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 160 | 27.6% |
| Not recorded | 91 | 15.7% |
| Status update unavailable | 44 | 7.6% |
| Under investigation | 35 | 6.0% |
| Court result unavailable | 19 | 3.3% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 17 | 2.9% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 12 | 2.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 6 | 1.0% |
| Local resolution | 4 | 0.7% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.2% |
Longwell Green has an estimated population of 8,940. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Longwell Green sits in decile 8.9, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Longwell Green |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 16.0% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 57.7% |
| Aged 65 and over | 26.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 82.0% |
| Social rented homes | 6.9% |
| Private rented homes | 11.0% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.9 |
Is Longwell Green a safe place to live?
Longwell Green recorded 64.8 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4. Crime is concentrated in a small number of places within most areas, often busy centres and transport hubs, so the rate for a single street can differ a lot from the area as a whole.
What is the most common crime in Longwell Green?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 169 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by shoplifting (132).
Is crime in Longwell Green going up or down?
Recorded crime in Longwell Green was down 2% on the year before: 579 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 588 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Longwell Green?
Longwell Green is policed by Avon and Somerset. Non-emergency crimes can be reported online to the force or by calling 101; in an emergency call 999.
How are these crime rates calculated?
Each rate is the number of crimes recorded by the police in the 12 months to July 2026, divided by the resident population and multiplied by 1,000. Crime data is from data.police.uk and population estimates are from the Office for National Statistics.
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 Longwell Green. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.