Crime Rate in Longwell Green: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Longwell Green

The total recorded crimes in Longwell Green, South Gloucestershire, UK in March 2025 are around 58 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Longwell Green crime rate of 3.51 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 Longwell Green, encompassing approximately 16,501 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (18) incidents (-14.29% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (12) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (11) incidents (37.50% increase)
Longwell Green Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 12
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 8
  • Bath Road with total crimes: 6

How safe is Longwell Green?

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

  • Relative to South Gloucestershire:

    • In 2024, Longwell Green demonstrated a lower crime volume than the South Gloucestershire average, with 605 crimes compared to 1211.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Longwell Green recorded fewer crimes than 19 out of 27 other cities.

    • In 2023, Longwell Green had fewer crimes than the South Gloucestershire average, with 631 crimes compared to 976. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Longwell Green recorded fewer crimes than 15 out of 27 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in South Gloucestershire, Longwell Green has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Longwell Green Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Longwell Green has recorded 58 crimes with crime rate of 3.51 ranking 16th out of 27 in the South Gloucestershire, UK

In 2024, the total Longwell Green crimes were 605. The crime rate of Longwell Green in 2024 was 36.66 (year) or 3.06 (month) ranking it 20 dangerous area in the South Gloucestershire.

In 2023, the total crimes in Longwell Green were around 631 crimes with yearly crime rate of 38.24 (year) or 3.19 (month) ranking 16 most dangerous area in the South Gloucestershire.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (South Gloucestershire)CrimesRank (South Gloucestershire)CrimesRank (South Gloucestershire)
Charlton & Cribbs638 110,295 18,380 1
Filton148 21,570 21,506 2
Kingswood121 31,428 51,314 3
Emersons Green90 91,535 3923 7
Staple Hill & Mangotsfield101 71,429 41,085 4
Thornbury121 41,421 61,077 5
Stoke Gifford116 51,285 7895 8
Yate Central95 81,164 91,019 6
Yate North113 61,255 8852 10
New Cheltenham75 121,024 10868 9
Frampton Cotterell85 10983 12825 11
Frenchay & Downend77 11993 11732 12
Woodstock62 14857 14704 13
Chipping Sodbury & Cotswold Edge67 13863 13657 14
Winterbourne25 27790 15649 15
Bradley Stoke South60 15722 17558 19
Dodington58 17789 16564 18
Hanham57 18656 19612 17
Boyd Valley35 21702 18548 20
Stoke Park & Cheswick44 19538 22301 26
Severn Vale41 20507 24442 23
Bitton & Oldland Common31 25536 23507 21
Parkwall & Warmley34 22554 21457 22
Bradley Stoke North34 23483 26416 25
Patchway Coniston33 24495 25430 24
Charfield28 26202 28142 28
Pilning & Severn Beach16 28231 27248 27

Longwell Green Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 21 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 12 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (15 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (12 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Shoplifting saw the largest number of reported crimes with 15 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 13 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Shoplifting (14 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (9 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (14 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (9 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (4 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Shoplifting (16 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (12 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 18 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 14 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (42 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (24 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (13 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (9 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Shoplifting were the most frequent (10 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (7 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 94 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202511
February 20258
January 20258
December 20248
November 20243
October 20245
September 20244
August 20242
July 202411
June 202424
May 20249
April 20241

A total of 64 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.33 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20253
January 202512
December 20245
November 20244
October 20244
September 20243
August 202412
July 20245
June 20244
May 20244
April 20243

A total of 145 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202512
February 202512
January 20259
December 202415
November 202414
October 20247
September 20244
August 202416
July 202414
June 202424
May 20248
April 202410

A total of 191 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202518
February 202521
January 202515
December 202413
November 20249
October 202414
September 20249
August 202412
July 202418
June 202442
May 202413
April 20247

A total of 41 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.73 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20254
January 20254
December 20245
November 20241
October 20242
August 20243
July 20245
June 202410
May 20243
April 20242

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20251
January 20251
November 20241
July 20243
May 20241

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

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20252
January 20253
December 20243
November 20241
October 20244
September 20243
August 20241
July 20243
June 20248
May 20242

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
December 20241
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 25 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.78 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20252
January 20251
December 20244
November 20245
July 20241
June 20246
May 20243
April 20242

A total of 23 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
December 20242
November 20242
October 20244
September 20241
August 20242
July 20242
June 20244
May 20244
April 20241

A total of 11 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
November 20242
October 20241
July 20241
June 20246

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
July 20241

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

MonthCount
November 20241

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20242

High Crime Locations Longwell Green in March 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total12
Anti-social behaviour5
Violence and sexual offences4
Shoplifting2
Public order1
2. Shopping Area (Map)
Total8
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Public order1
Shoplifting1
3. Bath Road (Map)
Total6
Shoplifting3
Other crime1
Other theft1
Vehicle crime1
4. Shopping Area (Map)
Total4
Shoplifting4
5. Cleeves Court (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4
6. Long Handstones (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
7. Far Handstones (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Parkwall Road (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Public order1
9. Supermarket (Map)
Total2
Shoplifting2
10. Rutland Avenue (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1

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