Crime Rate in Longmeadow: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Longmeadow

The total recorded crimes in Longmeadow, Stevenage, UK in July 2025 are around 36 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Longmeadow crime rate of 2.56 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 Longmeadow, encompassing approximately 14,062 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (-20.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (9) incidents (12.50% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (66.67% increase)
Longmeadow Crime Hotspots

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

  • Holly Leys with total crimes: 6
  • Pembridge Gardens with total crimes: 5
  • Oundle Path with total crimes: 3

How safe is Longmeadow?

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

  • Relative to Stevenage:

    • In 2024, Longmeadow demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Stevenage average, with 303 crimes compared to 775.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Longmeadow recorded fewer crimes than 11 out of 12 other areas in the Stevenage.

    • In 2023, Longmeadow had fewer crimes than the Stevenage average, with 331 crimes compared to 661. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Longmeadow recorded fewer crimes than 11 out of 12 other areas in the Stevenage.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Longmeadow Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Longmeadow has recorded 36 crimes with crime rate of 2.56 ranking 11th out of 12 in the Stevenage, UK

In 2024, the total Longmeadow crimes were 303. The crime rate of Longmeadow in 2024 was 21.55 (year) or 1.80 (month) ranking it 12 dangerous area in the Stevenage.

In 2023, the total crimes in Longmeadow were around 331 crimes with yearly crime rate of 23.54 (year) or 1.96 (month) ranking 12 most dangerous area in the Stevenage.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Longmeadow)CrimesRank (Longmeadow)CrimesRank (Longmeadow)
Bedwell187 12,357 11,590 1
Roebuck148 21,344 21,192 2
Old Town135 31,176 31,088 3
Woodfield102 4799 4774 4
Shephall64 6626 5550 5
Pin Green68 5575 6545 7
Chells48 8568 7546 6
St Nicholas55 7516 10379 11
Bandley Hill32 12444 11464 8
Symonds Green40 9546 8408 10
Martins Wood38 10546 9462 9
Manor20 13277 13259 13

Longmeadow 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 12 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (15 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (26 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (7 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (7 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (26 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (8 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 14 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (14 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 13 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (16 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (15 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (12 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other theft (4 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (7 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (7 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 29 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.64 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20251
May 20252
April 20251
March 20251
February 20253
January 20254
December 20244
November 20244
September 20241
August 20244

A total of 177 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.75 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202512
June 202515
May 202526
April 20257
March 202526
February 202514
January 202514
December 202413
November 202416
October 202415
September 202412
August 20247

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20252
May 20251
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251

A total of 74 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.17 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20259
June 20258
May 20257
April 20257
March 20258
February 20256
January 20254
December 20246
November 20246
October 20243
September 20243
August 20247

A total of 51 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.25 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20253
May 20257
April 20252
March 20252
February 20256
January 20255
December 20243
November 20246
October 20245
September 20243
August 20244

A total of 5 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20242

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20252
December 20241

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
April 20251
February 20253
December 20241
October 20241
September 20241

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
April 20251
March 20251
February 20253
January 20251
September 20241
August 20242

A total of 28 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
May 20252
April 20251
March 20251
February 20255
January 20253
December 20241
November 20243
October 20243
September 20244
August 20243

A total of 1 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

A total of 10 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
May 20251
April 20251
February 20251
January 20253
December 20242
August 20241

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

MonthCount
August 20241

High Crime Locations Longmeadow in July 2025

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

1. Holly Leys (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson2
Public order1
2. Pembridge Gardens (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour2
3. Oundle Path (Map)
Total3
Burglary1
Other crime1
Other theft1
4. Oaks Cross (Map)
Total2
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Raban Close (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
6. Kenilworth Close (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Shoplifting1
7. Edgeworth Close (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
8. Russell Close (Map)
Total1
Public order1
9. Oakfields (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Lismore (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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