Longton South vs Needwood
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Longton South vs Needwood Results
Key Statistics (last 12 months)
Crime by Category (last 12 months)
Number of crimes per category — lower is better
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Longton South safer than Needwood?
Longton South has a safety score of 5/100 (High Crime) and recorded 944 crimes in the last 12 months. Needwood has a safety score of 6/100 (High Crime) with 710 crimes. Needwood scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.
What is the crime trend in Longton South vs Needwood?
Longton South shows a year-on-year crime trend of +8.1% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Needwood shows +9.7% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.
What types of crime are most common in Longton South and Needwood?
In Longton South, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (423 incidents). In Needwood, it is Violent Crime (400 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.
How does anti-social behaviour compare between Longton South and Needwood?
Longton South recorded 147 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Needwood recorded 64. 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 Longton South vs Needwood?
Violent crime in Longton South totalled 423 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 400 in Needwood. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.
How many crimes were recorded in Longton South and Needwood in the previous year?
In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Longton South recorded 873 crimes (now 944, a change of +8.1%). Needwood recorded 647 crimes previously (now 710, +9.7%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Longton South and Needwood?
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. Longton South has a resolution rate of 19% and Needwood has 18%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Longton South and Needwood?
Longton South falls within the Staffordshire Police boundary. Needwood 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 Longton South and Needwood?
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 Longton South or Needwood on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Longton South and Needwood. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.