Crime Rate in Longsight: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Longsight

The total recorded crimes in Longsight, Manchester, UK in October 2024 are around 1 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Longsight crime rate of 0.01 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 Longsight, encompassing approximately 88,018 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Oct were:

  • Other crime: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Longsight Crime Hotspots

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

  • Whitsbury Avenue with total crimes: 1

How safe is Longsight?

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

  • Relative to Manchester:

    • In 2024, Longsight demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Manchester average, with 2 crimes compared to 22.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Longsight witnessed more crimes than 15 out of 27 other cities.

    • In 2023, Longsight had fewer crimes than the Manchester average, with 1 crimes compared to 29. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Longsight recorded fewer crimes than 23 out of 27 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Longsight Crime Statstics

In 2024, the total Longsight crimes were 2. The crime rate of Longsight in 2024 was 0.02 (year) or 0.00 (month) ranking it 19 dangerous area in the Manchester.

In 2023, the total crimes in Longsight were around 1 crimes with yearly crime rate of 0.01 (year) or 0.00 (month) ranking 26 most dangerous area in the Manchester.

AreaOctober 202420242023
CrimesRank (Manchester)CrimesRank (Manchester)CrimesRank (Manchester)
PiccadillyNA NA484 1637 1
Woodhouse ParkNA NA42 244 2
DeansgateNA NA11 443 3
CheethamNA NA14 311 7
LevenshulmeNA NA2 1314 4
Gorton & Abbey HeyNA NA10 512 5
Ancoats & BeswickNA NA3 1011 6
BurnageNA NA6 66 8
HulmeNA NA5 73 13
CharlestownNA NA4 8NA NA
Clayton & OpenshawNA NA1 275 9
Higher BlackleyNA NA4 92 19
Didsbury WestNA NANA NA4 10
HarpurheyNA NA2 174 11
Whalley RangeNA NA3 112 23
RusholmeNA NA3 124 12
BrooklandsNA NANA NA3 14
CrumpsallNA NA2 142 18
ArdwickNA NA2 153 15
NorthendenNA NA1 242 16
FallowfieldNA NA2 16NA NA
Didsbury EastNA NA1 262 17
BaguleyNA NA2 18NA NA
Chorlton ParkNA NA1 282 20
SharstonNA NA1 202 22
Old MoatNA NA1 252 21
Miles Platting & Newton HeathNA NA1 211 27
Moss SideNA NA1 22NA NA
MostonNA NA1 231 28
WithingtonNA NANA NA1 24
ChorltonNA NANA NA1 25

Longsight Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In October 2024, Other crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 1 Other crime incidents were recorded over 2 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241

A total of 1 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 2 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241

High Crime Locations Longsight in October 2024

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

1. Whitsbury Avenue (Map)
Total1
Other crime1

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