Longlevens and Elmbridge vs Podsmead

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    37/100
    Longlevens and Elmbridge Gloucestershire Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      48/100
      Podsmead Gloucestershire Constabulary

      Longlevens and Elmbridge vs Podsmead Results

      A
      37/100
      Below Average
      Longlevens and Elmbridge
      Gloucestershire Constabulary
      519 crimes / 12m
      ↓9.7% trend
      0% resolved
      View full statistics
      VS
      B
      48/100
      Average
      Podsmead
      Gloucestershire Constabulary
      425 crimes / 12m
      ↓13.6% trend
      0% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Longlevens and Elmbridge
      B Podsmead
      Safety Score
      37/100 Below Average
      48/100 Average
      Total Crimes
      519
      425
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      575
      492
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓9.7%
      ↓13.6%
      Resolution Rate ?
      0%
      0%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Longlevens and Elmbridge
      B Podsmead
      Violent Crime
      212 ↓14%
      174 ↓23%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      98 ↓9%
      126 ↑26%
      Other Theft
      30 ↓17%
      26 ↑4%
      Vehicle Crime
      21 ↑11%
      17 ↑6%
      Burglary
      14 ↓36%
      13 ↓48%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      37 ↑0%
      17 ↓54%
      Drugs
      7 ↑17%
      6 ↓14%
      Public Order
      42 ↓5%
      28 ↑4%
      Robbery
      3 ↓25%
      3 ↑0%
      Shoplifting
      26 ↑24%
      0 ↓100%
      Theft from Person
      1 ↓50%
      1
      Bicycle Theft
      5 ↓29%
      4 ↓20%
      Possession of Weapons
      4 ↓20%
      3 ↓25%
      Other Crime
      19 ↑6%
      7 ↓42%
      Overall Verdict
      B Podsmead is the safer choice — scoring 48/100 vs 37/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Longlevens and Elmbridge safer than Podsmead?

      Longlevens and Elmbridge has a safety score of 37/100 (Below Average) and recorded 519 crimes in the last 12 months. Podsmead has a safety score of 48/100 (Average) with 425 crimes. Podsmead scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Longlevens and Elmbridge vs Podsmead?

      Longlevens and Elmbridge shows a year-on-year crime trend of -9.7% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Podsmead shows -13.6% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Longlevens and Elmbridge and Podsmead?

      In Longlevens and Elmbridge, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (212 incidents). In Podsmead, it is Violent Crime (174 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Longlevens and Elmbridge and Podsmead?

      Longlevens and Elmbridge recorded 98 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Podsmead recorded 126. 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 Longlevens and Elmbridge vs Podsmead?

      Violent crime in Longlevens and Elmbridge totalled 212 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 174 in Podsmead. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Longlevens and Elmbridge and Podsmead in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Longlevens and Elmbridge recorded 575 crimes (now 519, a change of -9.7%). Podsmead recorded 492 crimes previously (now 425, -13.6%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Longlevens and Elmbridge and Podsmead?

      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. Longlevens and Elmbridge has a resolution rate of 0% and Podsmead has 0%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Longlevens and Elmbridge and Podsmead?

      Longlevens and Elmbridge falls within the Gloucestershire Constabulary boundary. Podsmead is covered by Gloucestershire Constabulary. Each force operates independently and publishes crime data through the national UK Police API.

      What data is used to compare Longlevens and Elmbridge and Podsmead?

      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 Longlevens and Elmbridge or Podsmead on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Longlevens and Elmbridge and Podsmead. 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.