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Crime in Longwood

Longwood had 1,117 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 80 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 75th of 117 Kirklees areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 16% below the middle Kirklees area. Crime was level on the three months before.

HD3, Kirklees · within 1.5 miles of the middle of Longwood

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80crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
75 of 117Kirklees rank1st is the highest rate
0%on the 3 months beforeless crime
violencemost common477 in 3 months

Month by month

359 Mar 368 Apr 394 May 403 Jun 414 Jul 300 Aug

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

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence47743%
anti-social behaviour12511%
public order999%
theft959%
criminal damage726%
vehicle crime575%
shoplifting464%
burglary434%

Longwood against Kirklees

TypeLongwood per 1,000Middle Kirklees areaChange
Violence34.237.6▼ 1%
Burglary3.14.3▼ 12%
Vehicle crime4.14.6▼ 12%
Anti-social behaviour8.912.1▲ 11%
Theft and robbery87.2▲ 37%

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

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Milnsbridge99▲ 4%
Oakes96.70%
Cowlersley90.2▲ 1%
Longwood800%
Quarmby77.5▼ 4%
Golcar75.5▼ 4%
Salendine Nook49.6▼ 2%
See every Kirklees area ranked on the crime in Kirklees page. Figures come from police.uk; locations are moved slightly on purpose to protect victims.

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Questions people ask

Is Longwood a safe area?

Longwood had about 80 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 75 of 117 Kirklees areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Longwood?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (477), followed by anti-social behaviour (125) and public order (99).