Crime Rate in Longwell Green: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Longwell Green

The total recorded crimes in Longwell Green, South Gloucestershire, UK in July 2025 are around 34 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Longwell Green crime rate of 2.06 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (-37.50% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (8) incidents (-46.67% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (6) incidents (-68.42% decrease)
Longwell Green Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 5
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 3
  • Marygold Leaze with total crimes: 3

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 July 2025 the Longwell Green has recorded 34 crimes with crime rate of 2.06 ranking 25th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Longwell Green)CrimesRank (Longwell Green)CrimesRank (Longwell Green)
Charlton & Cribbs757 110,295 18,380 1
Filton147 21,570 21,506 2
Kingswood114 51,428 51,314 3
Emersons Green110 61,535 3923 7
Yate North143 31,255 8852 10
Staple Hill & Mangotsfield127 41,429 41,085 4
Thornbury108 71,421 61,077 5
Yate Central92 81,164 91,019 6
Stoke Gifford91 91,285 7895 8
New Cheltenham63 171,024 10868 9
Woodstock91 10857 14704 13
Frampton Cotterell71 13983 12825 11
Frenchay & Downend76 11993 11732 12
Bradley Stoke South75 12722 17558 19
Chipping Sodbury & Cotswold Edge65 16863 13657 14
Hanham70 14656 19612 17
Winterbourne61 18790 15649 15
Dodington69 15789 16564 18
Boyd Valley55 19702 18548 20
Bradley Stoke North50 20483 26416 25
Bitton & Oldland Common41 22536 23507 21
Parkwall & Warmley40 23554 21457 22
Stoke Park & Cheswick44 21538 22301 26
Severn Vale39 24507 24442 23
Patchway Coniston30 27495 25430 24
Pilning & Severn Beach30 26231 27248 27
Charfield18 28202 28142 28

Longwell Green 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 10 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Shoplifting (19 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (16 cases).

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).

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 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 202515
May 202513
April 20259
March 202511
February 20258
January 20258
December 20248
November 20243
October 20245
September 20244
August 20242

A total of 162 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.50 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202510
June 202516
May 202515
April 202510
March 202518
February 202521
January 202515
December 202413
November 20249
October 202414
September 20249
August 202412

A total of 31 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.10 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20257
May 20251
March 20252
February 20254
January 20254
December 20245
November 20241
October 20242
August 20243

A total of 9 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20251
April 20254
March 20251
December 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
July 20254
June 20253
May 20254
April 20255
March 20255
February 20253
January 202512
December 20245
November 20244
October 20244
September 20243
August 202412

A total of 136 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.33 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 202519
May 202512
April 202510
March 202512
February 202512
January 20259
December 202415
November 202414
October 20247
September 20244
August 202416

A total of 37 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.08 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20256
May 20255
April 20253
March 20254
February 20252
January 20253
December 20243
November 20241
October 20244
September 20243
August 20241

A total of 10 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20254
May 20251
April 20251
February 20251
November 20242
October 20241

A total of 18 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
May 20253
April 20251
March 20251
February 20252
January 20251
December 20244
November 20245

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

MonthCount
June 20251
January 20251

A total of 13 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.86 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

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 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

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 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 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 July 2025

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

1. Shopping Area (Map)
Total5
Shoplifting5
2. Supermarket (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
3. Marygold Leaze (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
4. Empire Crescent (Map)
Total3
Public order2
Shoplifting1
5. Edgewood Close (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Tapsters (Map)
Total2
Drugs2
7. Shopping Area (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
8. Bath Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
9. Ferry Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
10. Ravenswood (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1

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