Crime Rate in Longford: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Longford

The total recorded crimes in Longford, Coventry, UK in March 2025 are around 185 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Longford crime rate of 2.64 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 Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (79) incidents (-3.66% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (31) incidents (210.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (13) incidents (-13.33% decrease)
Longford Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 36
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 8
  • Cope Arnolds Close with total crimes: 5

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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 March 2025 the Longford has recorded 185 crimes with crime rate of 2.64 ranking 5th 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.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Coventry)CrimesRank (Coventry)CrimesRank (Coventry)
St Michael's687 18,833 17,102 1
Foleshill250 33,854 24,181 2
Henley274 23,131 33,400 3
Binley and Willenhall195 42,229 62,405 6
Radford134 102,211 72,435 5
Lower Stoke184 62,355 51,889 8
Upper Stoke146 82,052 82,140 7
Wyken148 71,639 101,883 9
Westwood145 91,938 91,595 12
Sherbourne117 111,537 111,796 10
Holbrook100 151,483 121,786 11
Cheylesmore115 121,394 141,478 14
Bablake112 131,397 131,518 13
Whoberley103 141,116 171,260 16
Woodlands99 171,358 151,473 15
Earlsdon99 161,237 161,171 17
Wainbody60 18874 181,136 18

Longford Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (80 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (29 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 1052 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 95.64 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 188 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202579
February 202582
January 202586
December 202489
November 202490
October 202482
September 2024109
July 202475
June 2024188
May 202492
April 202480

A total of 228 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 19.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20258
February 202517
January 202515
December 202421
November 202415
October 202425
September 202413
August 20241
July 202417
June 202446
May 202421
April 202429

A total of 130 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.82 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 28 reported cases.

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

A total of 63 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.25 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20251
January 20259
December 20242
November 20246
October 20246
September 20248
August 20241
July 20246
June 20248
May 20246
April 20245

A total of 210 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 19.09 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 56 reported cases.

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

A total of 49 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.90 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20251
January 20255
November 20247
October 20246
September 20243
July 20241
June 202410
May 20243
April 20248

A total of 46 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.60 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20255
January 20253
November 20242
October 20243
September 20243
July 20241
June 202414
May 20243
April 20248

A total of 165 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20258
February 202510
January 20258
December 20247
November 20248
October 202418
September 202420
July 20245
June 202446
May 202419
April 202416

A total of 175 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.91 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 34 reported cases.

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

A total of 133 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.09 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202511
February 202510
January 20257
December 20244
November 202413
October 202410
September 202415
July 202416
June 202426
May 20247
April 202414

A total of 49 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.45 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 10 reported cases.

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

A total of 90 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202531
February 202510
January 20254
December 20242
October 202414
September 20247
July 20241
June 20246
May 20244
April 202411

A total of 13 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20253
December 20242
November 20242
October 20242
July 20242
April 20242

A total of 18 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

High Crime Locations Longford in March 2025

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

1. Parking Area (Map)
Total36
Shoplifting30
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
2. Parking Area (Map)
Total8
Public order3
Violence and sexual offences3
Burglary1
Other crime1
3. Cope Arnolds Close (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Drugs1
Robbery1
4. Dame Agnes Grove (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Other theft1
5. Roseberry Avenue (Map)
Total4
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Almond Tree Avenue (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Robbery1
7. Repton Drive (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Possession of weapons1
8. Cubbington Road (Map)
Total3
Burglary2
Criminal damage and arson1
9. Chingford Road (Map)
Total3
Burglary1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Longford Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3

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