Crime Rate in Longford: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Longford

The total recorded crimes in Longford, Coventry, UK in May 2025 are around 198 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Longford crime rate of 2.83 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 Longford, encompassing approximately 70,034 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (85) incidents (23.19% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (21) incidents (31.25% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (20) incidents (53.85% increase)
Longford Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 15
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 12
  • Ellerman Gardens with total crimes: 10

How safe is Longford?

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

  • Relative to Coventry:

    • In 2024, Longford reported a higher crime volume than the Coventry average, with 2,449 crimes compared to 2,283. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Longford witnessed more crimes than 14 out of 17 other areas in the Coventry.

    • In 2023, Longford experienced a greater number of crimes than the Coventry average, with 2,451 crimes compared to 2,283. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Longford witnessed more crimes than 14 out of 17 other areas in the Coventry.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Coventry, Longford has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

Longford Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Longford has recorded 198 crimes with crime rate of 2.83 ranking 4th out of 17 in the Coventry, UK

In 2024, the total Longford crimes were 2,449. The crime rate of Longford in 2024 was 34.97 (year) or 2.91 (month) ranking it 4 dangerous area in the Coventry.

In 2023, the total crimes in Longford were around 2,451 crimes with yearly crime rate of 35.00 (year) or 2.92 (month) ranking 4 most dangerous area in the Coventry.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Longford)CrimesRank (Longford)CrimesRank (Longford)
St Michael's625 18,833 17,102 1
Foleshill281 33,854 24,181 2
Henley288 23,131 33,400 3
Radford175 62,211 72,435 5
Lower Stoke189 52,355 51,889 8
Binley and Willenhall171 82,229 62,405 6
Upper Stoke172 72,052 82,140 7
Wyken132 101,639 101,883 9
Westwood147 91,938 91,595 12
Sherbourne127 111,537 111,796 10
Holbrook117 121,483 121,786 11
Bablake83 161,397 131,518 13
Woodlands101 131,358 151,473 15
Cheylesmore89 141,394 141,478 14
Whoberley87 151,116 171,260 16
Earlsdon75 171,237 161,171 17
Wainbody71 18874 181,136 18

Longford Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (85 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (21 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (69 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (16 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (79 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (31 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 82 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 17 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (86 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (15 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 89 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 21 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (90 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (21 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (82 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (25 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (109 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Vehicle crime (20 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (1 incidents) and then Other crime showed a substantial number of incidents (1 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 75 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 18 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (188 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (56 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (92 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (22 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 228 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 17.54 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202519
April 202510
March 20258
February 202517
January 202515
December 202421
November 202415
October 202425
September 202413
August 20241
July 202417
June 202446
May 202421

A total of 170 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 14.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 202515
March 20258
February 202510
January 20258
December 20247
November 20248
October 202418
September 202420
July 20245
June 202446
May 202419

A total of 233 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 19.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 56 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202521
April 202516
March 202513
February 202515
January 202510
December 202416
November 202414
October 202412
September 202420
July 202418
June 202456
May 202422

A total of 48 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.36 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20252
March 20255
February 20251
January 20255
November 20247
October 20246
September 20243
July 20241
June 202410
May 20243

A total of 194 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 16.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202520
April 202513
March 202512
February 20257
January 202512
December 202410
November 202421
October 202414
September 202420
July 202412
June 202434
May 202419

A total of 1126 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 93.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 188 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202585
April 202569
March 202579
February 202582
January 202586
December 202489
November 202490
October 202482
September 2024109
July 202475
June 2024188
May 202492

A total of 135 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202510
April 20256
March 202511
February 202510
January 20257
December 20244
November 202413
October 202410
September 202415
July 202416
June 202426
May 20247

A total of 65 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20251
March 20255
February 20251
January 20259
December 20242
November 20246
October 20246
September 20248
August 20241
July 20246
June 20248
May 20246

A total of 50 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20252
March 20254
February 20252
January 20257
December 20244
November 20243
October 20243
September 20243
July 20243
June 202410
May 20245

A total of 47 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.27 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20254
March 20254
February 20255
January 20253
November 20242
October 20243
September 20243
July 20241
June 202414
May 20243

A total of 132 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202510
April 20256
March 20255
February 20255
January 20257
December 202412
November 202413
October 202413
September 202414
July 202411
June 202428
May 20248

A total of 19 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
February 20251
January 20251
November 20242
October 20242
September 20243
July 20242
June 20242
May 20243

A total of 99 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 202515
March 202531
February 202510
January 20254
December 20242
October 202414
September 20247
July 20241
June 20246
May 20244

A total of 14 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
February 20253
December 20242
November 20242
October 20242
July 20242

High Crime Locations Longford in May 2025

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

1. Parking Area (Map)
Total15
Shoplifting5
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences3
Bicycle theft1
Criminal damage and arson1
Robbery1
Vehicle crime1
2. Parking Area (Map)
Total12
Violence and sexual offences8
Public order2
Criminal damage and arson1
Vehicle crime1
3. Ellerman Gardens (Map)
Total10
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson2
Possession of weapons2
Other theft1
Robbery1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Kegworth Close (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences6
Anti-social behaviour1
5. Roseberry Avenue (Map)
Total5
Criminal damage and arson2
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
6. Alvyn Smith Close (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Vehicle crime1
7. Berkswell Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Drugs1
8. Linstock Way (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Other theft1
9. Oakey Close (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4
10. Weavers Walk (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Drugs1
Vehicle crime1

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