Loftus vs Longbeck

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    32/100
    Loftus Cleveland Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      52/100
      Longbeck Cleveland Police

      Loftus vs Longbeck Results

      A
      32/100
      Below Average
      Loftus
      Cleveland Police
      611 crimes / 12m
      ↓12.8% trend
      0% 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 Loftus
      B Longbeck
      Safety Score
      32/100 Below Average
      52/100 Average
      Total Crimes
      611
      342
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      701
      280
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓12.8%
      ↑22.1%
      Resolution Rate ?
      0%
      19%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Loftus
      B Longbeck
      Violent Crime
      209 ↓15%
      107 ↑29%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      151 ↑9%
      100 ↑37%
      Other Theft
      26 ↓28%
      18 ↓31%
      Vehicle Crime
      13 ↓55%
      12 ↑300%
      Burglary
      36 ↑33%
      11 ↓21%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      66 ↓21%
      46 ↑100%
      Drugs
      14 ↑56%
      8 ↑14%
      Public Order
      46 ↓4%
      12 ↓57%
      Robbery
      1 ↓50%
      2 ↑100%
      Shoplifting
      26 ↓58%
      9 ↓36%
      Bicycle Theft
      0
      1 ↓67%
      Possession of Weapons
      1 ↓83%
      3
      Other Crime
      22 ↑57%
      13 ↑160%
      Overall Verdict
      B Longbeck is the safer choice — scoring 52/100 vs 32/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Loftus safer than Longbeck?

      Loftus has a safety score of 32/100 (Below Average) and recorded 611 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 Loftus vs Longbeck?

      Loftus shows a year-on-year crime trend of -12.8% — meaning total crimes fell 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 Loftus and Longbeck?

      In Loftus, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (209 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 Loftus and Longbeck?

      Loftus recorded 151 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 Loftus vs Longbeck?

      Violent crime in Loftus totalled 209 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 Loftus and Longbeck in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Loftus recorded 701 crimes (now 611, a change of -12.8%). Longbeck recorded 280 crimes previously (now 342, +22.1%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Loftus 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. Loftus has a resolution rate of 0% and Longbeck has 19%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Loftus and Longbeck?

      Loftus 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 Loftus 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 Loftus or Longbeck on a crime map?

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

      City rankings are based on official police force data areas, which cover cities and surrounding regions.