Crime Rate in Longtown: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Longtown

The total recorded crimes in Longtown, Carlisle, UK in July 2025 are around 51 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Longtown crime rate of 17.86 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (23) incidents (64.29% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (8) incidents (166.67% increase)
  • Other theft: (7) incidents (600.00% increase)
Longtown Crime Hotspots

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

  • Esk Bank with total crimes: 4
  • Park/Open Space with total crimes: 3
  • Ward Street with total crimes: 3

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 areas in the Carlisle.

    • 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 areas in the Carlisle.

  • 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 July 2025 the Longtown has recorded 51 crimes with crime rate of 17.86 ranking 6th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Longtown)CrimesRank (Longtown)CrimesRank (Longtown)
Castle185 12,583 12,053 1
Currock81 21,692 21,324 2
Denton Holme67 3762 4793 3
Harraby North58 5976 3655 7
Morton36 11697 8682 4
Botcherby60 4749 6581 8
Upperby40 9756 5657 5
Belle Vue42 7701 7656 6
Wetheral42 8597 9379 11
Brampton38 10484 11459 9
Belah27 12412 13326 12
Harraby South26 13437 12278 14
Yewdale23 15350 15326 13
Stanwix Urban24 14389 14231 16
Dalston and Burgh18 16325 16258 15
Corby and Hayton15 17121 17121 17
Houghton and Irthington6 1879 1874 18

Longtown Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 23 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (14 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 135 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 15.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202523
June 202514
February 202512
January 20258
December 202412
November 202411
October 202418
September 202414
August 202423

A total of 29 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.22 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20251
February 20253
January 20252
December 20245
November 20243
October 20243
September 20243
August 20242

A total of 40 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 4.44 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 20253
February 20254
January 20254
December 20244
November 20248
October 20242
September 20241
August 20246

A total of 14 Other crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20252
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20244
September 20241
August 20242

A total of 24 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20252
February 20252
January 20252
December 20241
November 20243
October 20246
September 20241
August 20245

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
February 20251
November 20241
August 20241

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20251
February 20251
August 20242

A total of 35 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 4.38 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20252
February 20256
January 20253
December 20241
November 20245
October 20244
August 202410

A total of 5 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
February 20251
December 20241
October 20241

A total of 4 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
December 20241
October 20241
August 20241

A total of 15 Drugs incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20252
February 20255
November 20241
October 20242
September 20244
August 20241

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 9 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

High Crime Locations Longtown in July 2025

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

1. Esk Bank (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4
2. Park/Open Space (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
3. Ward Street (Map)
Total3
Possession of weapons2
Criminal damage and arson1
4. Swan Street (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Moor Road (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Vehicle crime1
6. Raefield (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Parking Area (Map)
Total3
Other theft3
8. Albert Street (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
9. Bank Street (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Burn Street (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Violence and sexual offences1

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