Central vs Longbeck

Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    7/100
    Central Cleveland Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      52/100
      Longbeck Cleveland Police

      Central vs Longbeck Results

      A
      7/100
      High Crime
      Central
      Cleveland Police
      7,179 crimes / 12m
      ↑11% trend
      38.5% resolved
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      VS
      B
      52/100
      Average
      Longbeck
      Cleveland Police
      342 crimes / 12m
      ↑22.1% trend
      19% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Central
      B Longbeck
      Safety Score
      7/100 High Crime
      52/100 Average
      Total Crimes
      7,179
      342
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      6,467
      280
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑11%
      ↑22.1%
      Resolution Rate ?
      38.5%
      19%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Central
      B Longbeck
      Violent Crime
      2,232 ↑6%
      107 ↑29%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      1,204 ↑16%
      100 ↑37%
      Other Theft
      329 ↓4%
      18 ↓31%
      Vehicle Crime
      367 ↑61%
      12 ↑300%
      Burglary
      205 ↑22%
      11 ↓21%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      444 ↓16%
      46 ↑100%
      Drugs
      380 ↑26%
      8 ↑14%
      Public Order
      695 ↑10%
      12 ↓57%
      Robbery
      197 ↑81%
      2 ↑100%
      Shoplifting
      662 ↑9%
      9 ↓36%
      Theft from Person
      55 ↓15%
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      59 ↓5%
      1 ↓67%
      Possession of Weapons
      76 ↑17%
      3
      Other Crime
      274 ↑24%
      13 ↑160%
      Overall Verdict
      These two areas are very closely matched — the metrics are split evenly between them.
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Central safer than Longbeck?

      Central has a safety score of 7/100 (High Crime) and recorded 7,179 crimes in the last 12 months. Longbeck has a safety score of 52/100 (Average) with 342 crimes. Longbeck scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Central vs Longbeck?

      Central shows a year-on-year crime trend of +11% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Longbeck shows +22.1% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Central and Longbeck?

      In Central, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (2,232 incidents). In Longbeck, it is Violent Crime (107 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Central and Longbeck?

      Central recorded 1,204 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Longbeck recorded 100. Anti-social behaviour includes rowdiness, nuisance and disorder that disrupts daily life but may not result in a criminal charge.

      How do violent crime levels compare in Central vs Longbeck?

      Violent crime in Central totalled 2,232 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 107 in Longbeck. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Central and Longbeck in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Central recorded 6,467 crimes (now 7,179, a change of +11%). Longbeck recorded 280 crimes previously (now 342, +22.1%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Central and Longbeck?

      The resolution rate is the percentage of recorded crimes that resulted in a formal outcome — such as a charge, caution, penalty notice, or community resolution. Central has a resolution rate of 38.5% and Longbeck has 19%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Central and Longbeck?

      Central falls within the Cleveland Police boundary. Longbeck is covered by Cleveland Police. Each force operates independently and publishes crime data through the national UK Police API.

      What data is used to compare Central and Longbeck?

      CrimeRadar uses 36 months of official recorded crime data from the UK Police API, updated each month. The safety score combines crime volume relative to the force average, year-on-year trend direction, and resolution rate. All figures are based on crimes recorded within each police-defined neighbourhood boundary.

      Can I see Central or Longbeck on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Central and Longbeck. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.

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