Crime Rate in Longdon: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Longdon

The total recorded crimes in Longdon, Malvern Hills, UK in July 2025 are around 24 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Longdon crime rate of 230.55 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: (18) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Burglary: (6) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Longdon Crime Hotspots

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

  • Linkend Road with total crimes: 12
  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 6
  • The Badhams with total crimes: 6

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 Malvern Hills:

    • In 2024, Longdon reported a higher crime volume than the Malvern Hills average, with 366 crimes compared to 240. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Longdon witnessed more crimes than 18 out of 21 other areas in the Malvern Hills.

    • In 2023, Longdon had fewer crimes than the Malvern Hills average, with 228 crimes compared to 247. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Furthermore, Longdon witnessed more crimes than 13 out of 21 other areas in the Malvern Hills.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Malvern Hills, Longdon has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

Longdon Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Longdon has recorded 24 crimes with crime rate of 96.06 ranking 8th out of 21 in the Malvern Hills, UK

In 2024, the total Longdon crimes were 366. The crime rate of Longdon in 2024 was 3515.85 (year) or 292.99 (month) ranking it 4 dangerous area in the Malvern Hills.

In 2023, the total crimes in Longdon were around 228 crimes with yearly crime rate of 2190.20 (year) or 182.52 (month) ranking 9 most dangerous area in the Malvern Hills.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Longdon)CrimesRank (Longdon)CrimesRank (Longdon)
Link66 2771 2903 1
Pickersleigh84 1776 1775 2
Priory36 3339 5409 3
Chase29 4378 3384 4
Kempsey24 7295 6349 5
Powick26 5182 11223 10
Upton and Hanley26 6249 8312 6
Dyson Perrins20 11240 9305 7
Lindridge15 13264 7198 11
Tenbury22 10233 10252 8
West23 9150 13173 12
Broadheath12 14156 12119 14
Morton17 12109 1794 17
Alfrick and Leigh12 15119 16131 13
Baldwin10 17138 14103 16
Ripple12 16137 15111 15
Wells8 1994 1893 18
Teme Valley9 1871 2051 22
Woodbury5 2073 1978 19
Martley4 2169 2169 20
Hallow4 2260 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 18 incidents, and Burglary was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (6 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

In May 2025, Burglary dominated crime reports (12 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (12 incidents).

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

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (18 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (12 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Burglary saw the largest number of reported crimes with 6 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (30 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (12 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 6 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

In November 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6

In October 2024, Burglary dominated crime reports (18 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (12 incidents).

In September 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (24 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (6 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 144 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.09 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202518
June 20256
May 202512
April 20256
March 202518
February 20256
January 202530
December 20246
November 20246
October 202412
August 202424

A total of 48 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.60 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
May 202512
April 20256
February 20256
October 202418

A total of 24 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20256
February 20256
January 20256
October 20246

A total of 36 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.20 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20256
March 202512
January 20256
December 20246
August 20246

A total of 18 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20256
February 20256
September 20246

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256

A total of 18 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
January 202512

High Crime Locations Longdon in July 2025

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

1. Linkend Road (Map)
Total12
Violence and sexual offences12
2. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total6
Burglary6
3. The Badhams (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences6

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