Crime Rate in Longford: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Longford

The total recorded crimes in Longford, Coventry, UK in July 2025 are around 163 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Longford crime rate of 2.33 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (78) incidents (-3.70% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (17) incidents (-22.73% decrease)
  • Public order: (15) incidents (200.00% increase)
Longford Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 9
  • Johnson Road with total crimes: 7
  • Dillam Close with total crimes: 6

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 July 2025 the Longford has recorded 163 crimes with crime rate of 2.33 ranking 6th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Longford)CrimesRank (Longford)CrimesRank (Longford)
St Michael's678 18,833 17,102 1
Foleshill318 23,854 24,181 2
Henley261 33,131 33,400 3
Lower Stoke220 42,355 51,889 8
Radford162 72,211 72,435 5
Binley and Willenhall186 52,229 62,405 6
Upper Stoke142 82,052 82,140 7
Wyken103 131,639 101,883 9
Westwood102 151,938 91,595 12
Cheylesmore132 91,394 141,478 14
Sherbourne131 101,537 111,796 10
Holbrook125 111,483 121,786 11
Bablake108 121,397 131,518 13
Woodlands102 141,358 151,473 15
Whoberley93 171,116 171,260 16
Earlsdon97 161,237 161,171 17
Wainbody62 18874 181,136 18

Longford 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 78 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 17 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (81 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (22 cases).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 176 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202517
June 202522
May 202521
April 202516
March 202513
February 202515
January 202510
December 202416
November 202414
October 202412
September 202420

A total of 930 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 84.55 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 109 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202578
June 202581
May 202585
April 202569
March 202579
February 202582
January 202586
December 202489
November 202490
October 202482
September 2024109

A total of 56 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.67 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

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

A total of 39 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.90 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20254
May 20255
April 20254
March 20254
February 20255
January 20253
November 20242
October 20243
September 20243

A total of 38 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.45 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20251
May 20254
April 20252
March 20254
February 20252
January 20257
December 20244
November 20243
October 20243
September 20243

A total of 98 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.91 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20258
May 202510
April 20256
March 20255
February 20255
January 20257
December 202412
November 202413
October 202413
September 202414

A total of 172 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.33 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202510
June 202518
May 202519
April 202510
March 20258
February 202517
January 202515
December 202421
November 202415
October 202425
September 202413
August 20241

A total of 149 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.55 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 202512
May 202520
April 202513
March 202512
February 20257
January 202512
December 202410
November 202421
October 202414
September 202420

A total of 106 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.64 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202515
June 20255
May 202510
April 20256
March 202511
February 202510
January 20257
December 20244
November 202413
October 202410
September 202415

A total of 14 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 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
July 20252
May 20251
April 20252
February 20253
December 20242
November 20242
October 20242

A total of 89 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.89 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20255
April 202515
March 202531
February 202510
January 20254
December 20242
October 202414
September 20247

A total of 120 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.91 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20259
June 202511
May 20256
April 202515
March 20258
February 202510
January 20258
December 20247
November 20248
October 202418
September 202420

A total of 14 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 36 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

High Crime Locations Longford in July 2025

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

1. Parking Area (Map)
Total9
Public order4
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
Vehicle crime1
2. Johnson Road (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences6
Public order1
3. Dillam Close (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences4
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
4. Rafferty Adams Way (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Possession of weapons1
5. Parking Area (Map)
Total4
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
6. Dame Agnes Grove (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
7. Walnut Street (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
Theft from the person1
8. Sampson Close (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson1
9. Bedworth Road (Map)
Total3
Drugs1
Other theft1
Possession of weapons1
10. Violet Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1

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