Courtfield vs Longthornton

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    9/100
    Courtfield Metropolitan Police Service
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      8/100
      Longthornton Metropolitan Police Service

      Courtfield vs Longthornton Results

      A
      9/100
      High Crime
      Courtfield
      Metropolitan Police Service
      16,581 crimes / 12m
      ↓5.7% trend
      32% resolved
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      VS
      B
      8/100
      High Crime
      Longthornton
      Metropolitan Police Service
      6,826 crimes / 12m
      ↑1.3% trend
      28.6% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Courtfield
      B Longthornton
      Safety Score
      9/100 High Crime
      8/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      16,581
      6,826
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      17,576
      6,738
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓5.7%
      ↑1.3%
      Resolution Rate ?
      32%
      28.6%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Courtfield
      B Longthornton
      Violent Crime
      3,187 ↑5%
      2,072 ↑16%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      3,297 ↑14%
      1,426 ↑7%
      Other Theft
      2,052 ↓15%
      419 ↓7%
      Vehicle Crime
      1,553 ↓22%
      568 ↓12%
      Burglary
      710 ↓23%
      318 ↓9%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      624 ↓13%
      386 ↓6%
      Drugs
      510 ↑54%
      278 ↑12%
      Public Order
      877 ↑13%
      336 ↑6%
      Robbery
      379 ↓2%
      189 ↓12%
      Shoplifting
      1,698 ↑1%
      570 ↓24%
      Theft from Person
      1,275 ↓35%
      111 ↑5%
      Bicycle Theft
      268 ↓9%
      38 ↑6%
      Possession of Weapons
      54 ↑13%
      43 ↑95%
      Other Crime
      97 ↓22%
      72 ↑3%
      Overall Verdict
      A Courtfield is the safer choice — scoring 9/100 vs 8/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Courtfield safer than Longthornton?

      Courtfield has a safety score of 9/100 (High Crime) and recorded 16,581 crimes in the last 12 months. Longthornton has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) with 6,826 crimes. Courtfield scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Courtfield vs Longthornton?

      Courtfield shows a year-on-year crime trend of -5.7% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Longthornton shows +1.3% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Courtfield and Longthornton?

      In Courtfield, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Anti-Social Behaviour (3,297 incidents). In Longthornton, it is Violent Crime (2,072 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Courtfield and Longthornton?

      Courtfield recorded 3,297 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Longthornton recorded 1,426. 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 Courtfield vs Longthornton?

      Violent crime in Courtfield totalled 3,187 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 2,072 in Longthornton. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Courtfield and Longthornton in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Courtfield recorded 17,576 crimes (now 16,581, a change of -5.7%). Longthornton recorded 6,738 crimes previously (now 6,826, +1.3%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Courtfield and Longthornton?

      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. Courtfield has a resolution rate of 32% and Longthornton has 28.6%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Courtfield and Longthornton?

      Courtfield falls within the Metropolitan Police Service boundary. Longthornton is covered by Metropolitan Police Service. Each force operates independently and publishes crime data through the national UK Police API.

      What data is used to compare Courtfield and Longthornton?

      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 Courtfield or Longthornton on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Courtfield and Longthornton. 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.