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Crime in Longtown

Longtown had 57 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 75.5 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 27th of 64 Cumberland areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 12% above the middle Cumberland area. Crime was up 58% on the three months before.

CA6, Cumberland · within 1.5 miles of the middle of Longtown

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75.5crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
27 of 64Cumberland rank1st is the highest rate
+58%on the 3 months beforemore crime
violencemost common30 in 3 months

Month by month

15 Mar 13 Apr 8 May 16 Jun 25 Jul 16 Aug

Crimes recorded within 1.5 miles of the middle of Longtown. Police figures arrive about two months late.

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence3053%
criminal damage814%
public order712%
other crime47%
theft24%
shoplifting24%
bike theft12%
anti-social behaviour12%

Longtown against Cumberland

TypeLongtown per 1,000Middle Cumberland areaChange
Violence39.833.6▲ 150%
Burglary1.31.3–
Vehicle crime01.6–
Anti-social behaviour1.32.3–
Theft and robbery45–

Per 1,000 residents a year. Change compares the last three months with the three before.

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Longtown75.5▲ 58%
Kingstown73.1▼ 5%
Lowry Hill57.2▲ 16%
Moorville53.9▲ 13%
See every Cumberland area ranked on the crime in Cumberland page. Figures come from police.uk; locations are moved slightly on purpose to protect victims.

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Questions people ask

Is Longtown a safe area?

Longtown had about 75.5 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 27 of 64 Cumberland areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Longtown?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (30), followed by criminal damage (8) and public order (7).