Hednesford vs Longton South

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    4/100
    Hednesford Staffordshire Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      5/100
      Longton South Staffordshire Police

      Hednesford vs Longton South Results

      A
      4/100
      High Crime
      Hednesford
      Staffordshire Police
      1,014 crimes / 12m
      ↑17.1% trend
      26.3% resolved
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      VS
      B
      5/100
      High Crime
      Longton South
      Staffordshire Police
      944 crimes / 12m
      ↑8.1% trend
      19% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Hednesford
      B Longton South
      Safety Score
      4/100 High Crime
      5/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      1,014
      944
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      866
      873
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑17.1%
      ↑8.1%
      Resolution Rate ?
      26.3%
      19%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Hednesford
      B Longton South
      Violent Crime
      435 ↑26%
      423 ↑10%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      172 ↑33%
      147 ↑10%
      Other Theft
      48 ↑0%
      63 ↑17%
      Vehicle Crime
      45 ↑5%
      31 ↓3%
      Burglary
      23 ↑5%
      29 ↑21%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      63 ↑17%
      74 ↑9%
      Drugs
      49 ↑113%
      27 ↑17%
      Public Order
      63 ↓36%
      56 ↓16%
      Robbery
      12 ↑33%
      5 ↓38%
      Shoplifting
      57 ↑6%
      37 ↓3%
      Theft from Person
      3 ↑0%
      3 ↑200%
      Bicycle Theft
      6 ↑50%
      2 ↓33%
      Possession of Weapons
      12 ↓8%
      20 ↑150%
      Other Crime
      26 ↑30%
      27 ↓4%
      Overall Verdict
      B Longton South is the safer choice — scoring 5/100 vs 4/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Hednesford safer than Longton South?

      Hednesford has a safety score of 4/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,014 crimes in the last 12 months. Longton South has a safety score of 5/100 (High Crime) with 944 crimes. Longton South scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Hednesford vs Longton South?

      Hednesford shows a year-on-year crime trend of +17.1% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Longton South shows +8.1% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Hednesford and Longton South?

      In Hednesford, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (435 incidents). In Longton South, it is Violent Crime (423 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Hednesford and Longton South?

      Hednesford recorded 172 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Longton South recorded 147. 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 Hednesford vs Longton South?

      Violent crime in Hednesford totalled 435 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 423 in Longton South. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Hednesford and Longton South in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Hednesford recorded 866 crimes (now 1,014, a change of +17.1%). Longton South recorded 873 crimes previously (now 944, +8.1%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Hednesford and Longton South?

      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. Hednesford has a resolution rate of 26.3% and Longton South has 19%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Hednesford and Longton South?

      Hednesford falls within the Staffordshire Police boundary. Longton South is covered by Staffordshire Police. Each force operates independently and publishes crime data through the national UK Police API.

      What data is used to compare Hednesford and Longton South?

      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 Hednesford or Longton South on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Hednesford and Longton South. 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.