Crime Rate in Longbridge: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Longbridge

The total recorded crimes in Longbridge, Barking and Dagenham, UK in May 2025 are around 119 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Longbridge crime rate of 2.63 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Longbridge, encompassing approximately 45,217 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (35) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (30) incidents (42.86% increase)
  • Drugs: (16) incidents (220.00% increase)
Longbridge Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Beccles Drive with total crimes: 15
  • Hepworth Gardens with total crimes: 9
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 9

How safe is Longbridge?

To understand the safety of Longbridge, we need to analyze Longbridge crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Barking and Dagenham:

    • In 2024, Longbridge demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Barking and Dagenham average, with 621 crimes compared to 729.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Longbridge recorded fewer crimes than 11 out of 18 other areas in the Barking and Dagenham.

    • In 2023, Longbridge had fewer crimes than the Barking and Dagenham average, with 1,206 crimes compared to 1,270. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Longbridge recorded fewer crimes than 10 out of 18 other areas in the Barking and Dagenham.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Barking and Dagenham, Longbridge has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Positive changes in overall safety.

Longbridge Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Longbridge has recorded 119 crimes with crime rate of 2.63 ranking 7th out of 18 in the Barking and Dagenham, UK

In 2024, the total Longbridge crimes were 621. The crime rate of Longbridge in 2024 was 13.73 (year) or 1.14 (month) ranking it 12 dangerous area in the Barking and Dagenham.

In 2023, the total crimes in Longbridge were around 1,206 crimes with yearly crime rate of 26.67 (year) or 2.22 (month) ranking 11 most dangerous area in the Barking and Dagenham.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Longbridge)CrimesRank (Longbridge)CrimesRank (Longbridge)
Northbury177 21,114 22,228 1
Abbey184 11,309 11,465 7
Eastbury123 5986 41,988 2
Valence123 61,019 31,818 3
Barking Riverside131 3961 51,693 4
Chadwell Heath124 4856 61,547 5
Mayesbrook106 8804 81,467 6
Village101 10816 71,399 8
Whalebone99 11742 91,303 9
Parsloes104 9688 111,253 10
Gascoigne97 12694 101,180 12
Heath93 13555 141,087 13
Beam83 15587 131,033 14
Alibon84 14497 16826 16
Goresbrook68 16539 15987 15
Becontree67 17422 17666 17
Eastbrook & Rush Green59 18329 18550 18
Thames View39 19311 19437 19

Longbridge Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (35 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (30 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (35 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (21 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (37 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (17 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 20 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 15 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (26 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (14 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 25 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 17 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (20 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (16 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (25 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (22 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (23 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (14 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (20 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (17 incidents).

In May 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 68 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.80 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20255
March 20256
February 20254
January 20254
December 202413
November 20245
October 202410
September 202411
August 20243

A total of 57 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.70 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202512
April 20258
March 20259
February 20252
January 20256
December 20246
November 20242
October 20245
September 20244
August 20243

A total of 266 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 26.60 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 37 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202535
April 202535
March 202537
February 202520
January 202526
December 202425
November 202420
October 202425
September 202423
August 202420

A total of 181 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 18.10 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202530
April 202521
March 202517
February 202515
January 202514
December 202417
November 202414
October 202422
September 202414
August 202417

A total of 81 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.10 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20252
March 202511
February 20259
January 202511
December 20249
November 202416
October 20249
September 20247
August 20241

A total of 43 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.30 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20255
March 20255
February 20253
January 20256
December 20246
November 20245
October 20245
September 20242
August 20244

A total of 32 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.20 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20256
March 20252
February 20253
January 20252
December 20243
November 20242
October 20244
September 20246
August 20242

A total of 62 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.20 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202516
April 20255
March 20253
February 20255
January 20254
December 20248
November 20247
October 20244
September 20245
August 20245

A total of 75 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.50 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20252
March 20258
February 20257
January 20258
December 202413
November 202413
October 202412
September 20248
August 20241

A total of 30 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20251
March 20255
January 20253
December 20245
November 20245
October 20245
August 20242
May 20241

A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
March 20253
January 20252
November 20242
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 6 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20251
November 20241
October 20242
August 20241

A total of 29 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.62 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20258
March 20253
February 20251
January 20254
November 20245
October 20243
September 20243
August 20242

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
December 20241

High Crime Locations Longbridge in May 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Longbridge postcode area is presented below.

1. Beccles Drive (Map)
Total15
Drugs10
Anti-social behaviour4
Other theft1
2. Hepworth Gardens (Map)
Total9
Anti-social behaviour6
Other theft1
Robbery1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Supermarket (Map)
Total9
Shoplifting3
Drugs2
Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1
Robbery1
4. Capel Gardens (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Other theft1
Robbery1
5. Bradfield Drive (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
6. Aldersey Gardens (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour4
Theft from the person1
7. Dereham Road (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour4
Robbery1
8. Longbridge Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4
9. Longbridge Road (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour3
Public order1
10. Parking Area (Map)
Total4
Drugs2
Violence and sexual offences2

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