Crime Rate in Longmeadow: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Longmeadow

The total recorded crimes in Longmeadow, Stevenage, UK in May 2025 are around 48 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Longmeadow crime rate of 3.41 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (26) incidents (271.43% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (7) incidents (250.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Longmeadow Crime Hotspots

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

  • Elbow Lane with total crimes: 6
  • Windsor Close with total crimes: 6
  • Caernarvon Close with total crimes: 4

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 May 2025 the Longmeadow has recorded 48 crimes with crime rate of 3.41 ranking 7th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Longmeadow)CrimesRank (Longmeadow)CrimesRank (Longmeadow)
Bedwell204 12,357 11,590 1
Roebuck81 41,344 21,192 2
Old Town119 21,176 31,088 3
Woodfield82 3799 4774 4
Shephall43 9626 5550 5
Martins Wood63 5546 9462 9
Chells42 10568 7546 6
Pin Green59 6575 6545 7
Bandley Hill34 11444 11464 8
Symonds Green47 8546 8408 10
St Nicholas29 12516 10379 11
Manor16 13277 13259 13

Longmeadow Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 14 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (16 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (12 cases).

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (4 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 184 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 14.15 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202526
April 20257
March 202526
February 202514
January 202514
December 202413
November 202416
October 202415
September 202412
August 20247
July 202414
June 202416
May 20244

A total of 46 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.18 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 29 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.64 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
March 20251
February 20253
January 20254
December 20244
November 20244
September 20241
August 20244
July 20243
May 20242

A total of 75 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.77 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20257
March 20258
February 20256
January 20254
December 20246
November 20246
October 20243
September 20243
August 20247
July 20242
June 202412
May 20244

A total of 10 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
December 20241

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251

A total of 33 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
March 20251
February 20255
January 20253
December 20241
November 20243
October 20243
September 20244
August 20243
June 20246
May 20241

A total of 14 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20251
February 20253
January 20251
September 20241
August 20242
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
February 20253
December 20241
October 20241
September 20241

A total of 5 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
December 20241
November 20242
July 20241

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 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

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242

High Crime Locations Longmeadow in May 2025

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

1. Elbow Lane (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order1
2. Windsor Close (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences5
Criminal damage and arson1
3. Caernarvon Close (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson1
4. Watton Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Wood Drive (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
6. Parking Area (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Raban Close (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Pembridge Gardens (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Osterley Close (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Possession of weapons1
10. Wychdell (Map)
Total2
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1

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