Crime Rate in Longdon: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Longdon

The total recorded crimes in Longdon, Lichfield, UK in July 2025 are around 10 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Longdon crime rate of 96.06 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 Longdon, encompassing approximately 104 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Longdon Crime Hotspots

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

  • Lower Lane with total crimes: 2
  • Briertey Hill Lane with total crimes: 2
  • St James Close with total crimes: 2

How safe is Longdon?

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

  • Relative to Lichfield:

    • In 2024, Longdon demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Lichfield average, with 80 crimes compared to 358.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Longdon recorded fewer crimes than 20 out of 21 other areas in the Lichfield.

    • In 2023, Longdon had fewer crimes than the Lichfield average, with 75 crimes compared to 328. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Longdon recorded fewer crimes than 19 out of 21 other areas in the Lichfield.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Lichfield, Longdon has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Longdon Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Longdon has recorded 10 crimes with crime rate of 96.06 ranking 18th out of 21 in the Lichfield, UK

In 2024, the total Longdon crimes were 80. The crime rate of Longdon in 2024 was 3515.85 (year) or 292.99 (month) ranking it 21 dangerous area in the Lichfield.

In 2023, the total crimes in Longdon were around 75 crimes with yearly crime rate of 2190.20 (year) or 182.52 (month) ranking 20 most dangerous area in the Lichfield.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Longdon)CrimesRank (Longdon)CrimesRank (Longdon)
Stowe68 3965 1958 1
Bourne Vale120 1672 3648 2
Chasetown71 2718 2471 4
Leomansley61 4624 4622 3
Summerfield & All Saints45 6429 6469 5
Armitage with Handsacre49 5517 5381 7
Curborough23 15401 8421 6
Fazeley33 10404 7346 10
Alrewas & Fradley42 7366 11301 11
St John's33 8367 10373 8
Chadsmead25 12304 12363 9
Whittington & Streethay33 9371 9252 14
Chase Terrace26 11270 14261 13
Boney Hay & Central25 13303 13290 12
Shenstone24 14252 15220 16
Little Aston & Stonnall13 17195 17222 15
Boley Park21 16241 16195 17
Highfield10 19128 18129 18
Hammerwich with Wall10 20111 1998 19
Mease Valley2 2293 2059 22
Colton & the Ridwares3 2164 2268 21

Longdon 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 4 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

In June 2025, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

In May 2025, Public order dominated crime reports (2 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime also remained a significant concern (1 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Other crime were the most frequent (2 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (1 incidents) also being high.

In March 2025, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

February 2025 crime data shows Other theft saw the largest number of reported crimes with 3 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (2 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (1 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 3 incidents, and Burglary was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (4 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

In October 2024, Other theft dominated crime reports (1 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (1 incidents).

In September 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (4 incidents) and then Other crime showed a substantial number of incidents (1 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 21 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
May 20251
February 20252
January 20252
December 20243
November 20244
October 20241
August 20244

A total of 6 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
April 20251
February 20251
November 20242

A total of 9 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
September 20244

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
February 20251
December 20242
October 20241

A total of 4 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
May 20252

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
August 20241

A total of 2 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 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
February 20251

A total of 5 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20253
October 20241

High Crime Locations Longdon in July 2025

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

1. Lower Lane (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
2. Briertey Hill Lane (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
3. St James Close (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Summerhouse Lane (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Chapel Lane (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1
6. Upper Way (Map)
Total1
Burglary1
7. Bardy Lane (Map)
Total1
Public order1

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