Crime Rate in Longwell Green: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Longwell Green

The total recorded crimes in Longwell Green, South Gloucestershire, UK in May 2025 are around 55 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Longwell Green crime rate of 3.33 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (15) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (13) incidents (44.44% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (12) incidents (20.00% increase)
Longwell Green Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 8
  • 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 areas in the South Gloucestershire.

    • 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 areas in the South Gloucestershire.

  • 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 May 2025 the Longwell Green has recorded 55 crimes with crime rate of 3.33 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Longwell Green)CrimesRank (Longwell Green)CrimesRank (Longwell Green)
Charlton & Cribbs815 110,295 18,380 1
Filton158 21,570 21,506 2
Kingswood109 51,428 51,314 3
Emersons Green142 31,535 3923 7
Staple Hill & Mangotsfield106 71,429 41,085 4
Thornbury125 41,421 61,077 5
Yate Central59 121,164 91,019 6
Frenchay & Downend107 6993 11732 12
Stoke Gifford97 91,285 7895 8
Yate North99 81,255 8852 10
New Cheltenham56 141,024 10868 9
Hanham73 10656 19612 17
Frampton Cotterell67 11983 12825 11
Woodstock53 18857 14704 13
Chipping Sodbury & Cotswold Edge53 17863 13657 14
Bradley Stoke South58 13722 17558 19
Winterbourne30 25790 15649 15
Parkwall & Warmley56 15554 21457 22
Dodington50 19789 16564 18
Boyd Valley40 23702 18548 20
Stoke Park & Cheswick46 20538 22301 26
Bitton & Oldland Common43 22536 23507 21
Bradley Stoke North46 21483 26416 25
Severn Vale40 24507 24442 23
Patchway Coniston28 26495 25430 24
Pilning & Severn Beach15 27231 27248 27
Charfield7 28202 28142 28

Longwell Green Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (15 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (13 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Shoplifting were the most frequent (10 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (10 incidents) also being high.

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 115 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.85 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202513
April 20259
March 202511
February 20258
January 20258
December 20248
November 20243
October 20245
September 20244
August 20242
July 202411
June 202424
May 20249

A total of 157 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202512
April 202510
March 202512
February 202512
January 20259
December 202415
November 202414
October 20247
September 20244
August 202416
July 202414
June 202424
May 20248

A total of 42 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.23 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20253
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 209 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 16.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202515
April 202510
March 202518
February 202521
January 202515
December 202413
November 20249
October 202414
September 20249
August 202412
July 202418
June 202442
May 202413

A total of 27 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.70 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20251
March 20251
February 20252
January 20251
December 20244
November 20245
July 20241
June 20246
May 20243

A total of 70 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.38 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20255
March 20255
February 20253
January 202512
December 20245
November 20244
October 20244
September 20243
August 202412
July 20245
June 20244
May 20244

A total of 40 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.64 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20252
February 20254
January 20254
December 20245
November 20241
October 20242
August 20243
July 20245
June 202410
May 20243

A total of 23 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 13 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
February 20251
November 20242
October 20241
July 20241
June 20246

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20254
March 20251
December 20241
May 20241

A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
March 20253
February 20251
January 20251
November 20241
July 20243
May 20241

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
November 20241

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 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 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 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 May 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total8
Anti-social behaviour7
Shoplifting1
2. Shopping Area (Map)
Total8
Shoplifting7
Burglary1
3. Bath Road (Map)
Total6
Shoplifting4
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Godfrey Court (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4
5. Orland Way (Map)
Total3
Other theft1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Francis Place (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
7. Edgewood Close (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Great Dowles (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Shopping Area (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
10. Ferry Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2

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