Crime Rate in Litton and Longstone: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Litton and Longstone

The total recorded crimes in Litton and Longstone, Derbyshire Dales, UK in May 2025 are around 30 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Litton and Longstone crime rate of 643.78 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 Litton and Longstone, encompassing approximately 46 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Criminal damage and arson: (12) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (9) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (6) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Litton and Longstone Crime Hotspots

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

  • Bottomhill Road with total crimes: 9
  • Sterndale Close with total crimes: 6
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 3

How safe is Litton and Longstone?

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

  • Relative to Derbyshire Dales:

    • In 2024, Litton and Longstone demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Derbyshire Dales average, with 117 crimes compared to 164.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Litton and Longstone witnessed more crimes than 15 out of 24 other areas in the Derbyshire Dales.

    • In 2023, Litton and Longstone experienced a greater number of crimes than the Derbyshire Dales average, with 192 crimes compared to 192. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Litton and Longstone witnessed more crimes than 15 out of 24 other areas in the Derbyshire Dales.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Derbyshire Dales, Litton and Longstone has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Litton and Longstone Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Litton and Longstone has recorded 30 crimes with crime rate of 643.78 ranking 3th out of 24 in the Derbyshire Dales, UK

In 2024, the total Litton and Longstone crimes were 117. The crime rate of Litton and Longstone in 2024 was 2510.73 (year) or 209.23 (month) ranking it 10 dangerous area in the Derbyshire Dales.

In 2023, the total crimes in Litton and Longstone were around 192 crimes with yearly crime rate of 4120.17 (year) or 343.35 (month) ranking 10 most dangerous area in the Derbyshire Dales.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Litton and Longstone)CrimesRank (Litton and Longstone)CrimesRank (Litton and Longstone)
Matlock All Saints65 1571 1669 1
Matlock St Giles50 2432 2525 2
Ashbourne South29 5355 4489 3
Wirksworth24 8403 3401 5
Darley Dale29 4345 5405 4
Ashbourne North24 7201 7331 6
Bakewell28 6269 6291 7
Hathersage and Eyam18 10174 9204 8
Masson20 9195 8203 9
Carsington Water11 1374 14150 11
Doveridge and Sudbury11 14112 11128 12
Hartington and Taddington14 1171 1575 16
Stanton4 2191 1297 13
Clifton and Bradley12 1261 2273 17
Chatsworth9 1782 1356 20
Tideswell8 2061 2181 14
Brailsford3 2366 1880 15
Calver10 1562 2066 18
Lathkill and Bradford3 2467 1638 23
Bradwell10 1667 1763 19
Hulland9 1845 2555 21
Winster and South Darley3 2566 1933 25
Norbury9 1955 2333 24
Dovedale and Parwich4 2252 2452 22

Litton and Longstone Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Criminal damage and arson dominated crime reports (12 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (9 incidents).

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Other theft (6 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (6 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 3 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

In January 2025, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 3 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

In November 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3

Recorded incidents of Criminal damage and arson were the most frequent (3 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (3 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (3 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (3 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Vehicle crime saw the largest number of reported crimes with 6 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18

In May 2024, Other theft dominated crime reports (9 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 18 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
March 20253
February 20253
December 20243
September 20243
August 20243

A total of 18 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202512
September 20243
August 20243

A total of 24 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
March 20256
December 20243
May 20249

A total of 9 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259

A total of 48 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.80 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
February 20253
January 20253
December 20243
November 20243
September 20243
August 20243
July 20243
June 202418
May 20243

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
December 20243
July 20243

A total of 9 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20243
July 20246

High Crime Locations Litton and Longstone in May 2025

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

1. Bottomhill Road (Map)
Total9
Criminal damage and arson6
Other theft3
2. Sterndale Close (Map)
Total6
Public order6
3. Parking Area (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour3
4. Edge View Drive (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson3
5. Leys Lane (Map)
Total3
Other theft3
6. Parking Area (Map)
Total3
Public order3
7. Conjoint Lane (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson3

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