Crime Rate in Longdon: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Longdon

The total recorded crimes in Longdon, Lichfield, UK in February 2025 are around 8 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Longdon crime rate of 76.85 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 Feb were:

  • Other theft: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Longdon Crime Hotspots

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

  • St James Close with total crimes: 2
  • Ford Lane with total crimes: 1
  • Redmore Road with total crimes: 1

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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 February 2025 the Longdon has recorded 8 crimes with crime rate of 230.55 ranking 19th 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.

AreaFebruary 202520242023
CrimesRank (Lichfield)CrimesRank (Lichfield)CrimesRank (Lichfield)
Stowe63 1965 1958 1
Bourne Vale60 2672 3648 2
Chasetown35 4718 2471 4
Leomansley35 3624 4622 3
Summerfield & All Saints33 5429 6469 5
Armitage with Handsacre30 6517 5381 7
Curborough22 9401 8421 6
Fazeley21 11404 7346 10
Whittington & Streethay26 7371 9252 14
St John's21 10367 10373 8
Boley Park22 8241 16195 17
Chadsmead15 16304 12363 9
Alrewas & Fradley19 13366 11301 11
Boney Hay & Central19 12303 13290 12
Chase Terrace16 15270 14261 13
Mease Valley18 1493 2059 22
Little Aston & Stonnall8 21195 17222 15
Shenstone13 17252 15220 16
Highfield10 18128 18129 18
Hammerwich with Wall8 20111 1998 19
Colton & the Ridwares6 2264 2268 21

Longdon Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 2 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (8 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

In May 2024, Other theft dominated crime reports (3 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Public order were the most frequent (1 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (1 incidents) also being high.

For March 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (5 incidents) and then Burglary showed a substantial number of incidents (3 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 10 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20253
October 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20243

A total of 3 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
June 20242

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
December 20242
October 20241
May 20241
March 20243

A total of 8 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
November 20242
June 20242
May 20242
April 20241

A total of 34 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.09 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
January 20252
December 20243
November 20244
October 20241
August 20244
July 20242
June 20248
May 20242
April 20241
March 20245

A total of 12 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
September 20244
June 20242
May 20241
March 20242

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 3 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
April 20241

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241

High Crime Locations Longdon in February 2025

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

1. St James Close (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
2. Ford Lane (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
3. Redmore Road (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
4. Startley Lane (Map)
Total1
Burglary1
5. Stoneywell Lane (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
6. Swan Close (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
7. Church Hill (Map)
Total1
Other theft1

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