Crime Rate in Longhope & Huntley: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Longhope & Huntley

The total recorded crimes in Longhope & Huntley, Forest of Dean, UK in May 2025 are around 32 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Longhope & Huntley crime rate of 143.05 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 Longhope & Huntley, encompassing approximately 223 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (14) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (8) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (16.67% increase)
Longhope & Huntley Crime Hotspots

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

  • Bramble Close with total crimes: 9
  • Orchard Rise with total crimes: 3
  • Phelps Way with total crimes: 3

How safe is Longhope & Huntley?

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

  • Relative to Forest of Dean:

    • In 2024, Longhope & Huntley reported a higher crime volume than the Forest of Dean average, with 305 crimes compared to 303. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Longhope & Huntley witnessed more crimes than 12 out of 20 other areas in the Forest of Dean.

    • In 2023, Longhope & Huntley experienced a greater number of crimes than the Forest of Dean average, with 346 crimes compared to 302. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Longhope & Huntley witnessed more crimes than 13 out of 20 other areas in the Forest of Dean.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Forest of Dean, Longhope & Huntley has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

Longhope & Huntley Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Longhope & Huntley has recorded 32 crimes with crime rate of 143.05 ranking 7th out of 20 in the Forest of Dean, UK

In 2024, the total Longhope & Huntley crimes were 305. The crime rate of Longhope & Huntley in 2024 was 1363.43 (year) or 113.62 (month) ranking it 9 dangerous area in the Forest of Dean.

In 2023, the total crimes in Longhope & Huntley were around 346 crimes with yearly crime rate of 1546.71 (year) or 128.89 (month) ranking 8 most dangerous area in the Forest of Dean.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Longhope & Huntley)CrimesRank (Longhope & Huntley)CrimesRank (Longhope & Huntley)
Coleford55 3801 1804 1
Lydney East84 1634 2753 2
Cinderford West60 2512 3447 6
Newent & Taynton42 5502 5559 3
Mitcheldean, Ruardean & Drybrook30 8480 6524 4
Cinderford East47 4507 4463 5
Berry Hill34 6325 8301 10
Tidenham25 9372 7363 7
Ruspidge22 13296 10304 9
Newnham24 10234 12188 14
Bream20 14246 11226 11
Hartpury & Redmarley24 11188 15150 15
Lydney West & Aylburton23 12215 14220 12
Pillowell19 15217 13193 13
St. Briavels9 17150 16132 16
Newland & Sling9 1667 2089 18
Dymock9 18135 17107 17
Westbury-on-Severn2 2173 1866 19
Lydbrook7 1969 1959 20
Lydney North3 2044 2144 21

Longhope & Huntley Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (14 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (8 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (7 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (6 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (11 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (4 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 5 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (17 reports) and Burglary incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 16 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (8 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (6 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Public order were the most frequent (6 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other theft (5 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (9 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (8 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 10 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (14 reports) and Burglary incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (11 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (9 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 67 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.15 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20256
March 20254
February 20253
January 20253
December 20242
November 20248
October 20241
September 20243
August 20249
July 202410
June 20242
May 20249

A total of 124 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.54 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202514
April 20257
March 202511
February 20255
January 202517
December 202416
November 20243
October 20246
September 20244
August 20248
July 20248
June 202414
May 202411

A total of 38 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.80 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 20254
March 20251
February 20251
January 20253
December 20249
November 20242
October 20243
September 20245
June 20242

A total of 12 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20251
September 20244
July 20244

A total of 4 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
January 20251
October 20241
August 20241

A total of 11 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
December 20241
November 20243
October 20246

A total of 27 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20251
January 20255
September 20243
August 20245
July 20243
June 20248
May 20241

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
December 20241
November 20243
October 20242
May 20241

A total of 23 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.29 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20254
December 20243
November 20244
October 20242
September 20246
July 20241

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20253

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
October 20241

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20244
July 20241

High Crime Locations Longhope & Huntley in May 2025

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

1. Bramble Close (Map)
Total9
Other theft6
Violence and sexual offences3
2. Orchard Rise (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour3
3. Phelps Way (Map)
Total3
Vehicle crime3
4. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
5. Moat Lane (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
6. Parking Area (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour3
7. The Willows (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
8. Royal Spring (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Blaisdon Lane (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Chapel Lane (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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