Crime Rate in Longtown: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Longtown

The total recorded crimes in Longtown, Carlisle, UK in February 2025 are around 36 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Longtown crime rate of 12.61 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 Longtown, encompassing approximately 2,855 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Feb were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Public order: (6) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Drugs: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Longtown Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 7
  • Lochinvar Close with total crimes: 5
  • Swan Street with total crimes: 4

How safe is Longtown?

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

  • Relative to Carlisle:

    • In 2024, Longtown demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Carlisle average, with 516 crimes compared to 701.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Longtown recorded fewer crimes than 9 out of 17 other cities.

    • In 2023, Longtown had fewer crimes than the Carlisle average, with 412 crimes compared to 570. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Longtown recorded fewer crimes than 9 out of 17 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Carlisle, Longtown has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Longtown Crime Statstics

In February 2025 the Longtown has recorded 36 crimes with crime rate of 12.61 ranking 9th out of 17 in the Carlisle, UK

In 2024, the total Longtown crimes were 516. The crime rate of Longtown in 2024 was 180.70 (year) or 15.06 (month) ranking it 10 dangerous area in the Carlisle.

In 2023, the total crimes in Longtown were around 412 crimes with yearly crime rate of 144.28 (year) or 12.02 (month) ranking 10 most dangerous area in the Carlisle.

AreaFebruary 202520242023
CrimesRank (Carlisle)CrimesRank (Carlisle)CrimesRank (Carlisle)
Castle180 12,583 12,053 1
Currock121 21,692 21,324 2
Denton Holme55 6762 4793 3
Harraby North58 5976 3655 7
Upperby67 3756 5657 5
Morton52 7697 8682 4
Wetheral63 4597 9379 11
Belle Vue30 11701 7656 6
Botcherby51 8749 6581 8
Brampton31 10484 11459 9
Belah23 14412 13326 12
Harraby South25 13437 12278 14
Stanwix Urban27 12389 14231 16
Yewdale12 17350 15326 13
Dalston and Burgh22 15325 16258 15
Corby and Hayton15 16121 17121 17
Houghton and Irthington9 1879 1874 18

Longtown Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 12 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (8 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 12 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (11 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (18 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (14 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Drugs (4 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (23 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (10 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Public order saw the largest number of reported crimes with 9 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (32 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (16 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (24 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (8 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (10 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Burglary (4 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
November 20241
August 20241
June 20242

A total of 55 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20256
January 20253
December 20241
November 20245
October 20244
August 202410
July 20249
June 20246
May 20247
April 20244

A total of 63 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.73 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20254
January 20254
December 20244
November 20248
October 20242
September 20241
August 20246
July 20247
June 202416
May 20248
April 20243

A total of 171 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 15.55 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202512
January 20258
December 202412
November 202411
October 202418
September 202414
August 202423
July 20247
June 202432
May 202424
April 202410

A total of 18 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.57 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20255
November 20241
October 20242
September 20244
August 20241
July 20242
May 20243

A total of 18 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20244
September 20241
August 20242
July 20242
June 20244
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 39 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.55 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20253
January 20252
December 20245
November 20243
October 20243
September 20243
August 20242
July 20242
June 20248
May 20244
April 20244

A total of 12 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242
April 20244

A total of 45 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.09 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
January 20252
December 20241
November 20243
October 20246
September 20241
August 20245
July 20246
June 202410
May 20245
April 20244

A total of 5 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
December 20241
October 20241
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 5 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
October 20241
August 20241
June 20242

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241

High Crime Locations Longtown in February 2025

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

1. Petrol Station (Map)
Total7
Drugs3
Other theft2
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Lochinvar Close (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Public order1
3. Swan Street (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson1
4. Park/Open Space (Map)
Total2
Possession of weapons1
Public order1
5. Mary Court (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Parking Area (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
7. Sutton Close (Map)
Total1
Public order1
8. A6071 (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Moor Road (Map)
Total1
Public order1
10. Lovers Lane (Map)
Total1
Drugs1

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