Long Hanborough Crime Rate

Crime statistics for Long Hanborough, covering the period from January 2025 to December 2025, indicate a crime rate of 43.0 per 1,000 residents. While this rate is lower than the UK average of 91.6 per 1,000, it still warrants attention. The safety score for Long Hanborough is 89/100, which is higher than the UK average of 79/100, suggesting a generally safer environment. However, a significant upward trend in crime is apparent, with an increase of 28.8% year-on-year. Monthly data shows fluctuations, with peaks in March, July, and November, demonstrating that crime patterns are not consistent throughout the year. Understanding these trends and specific crime types is crucial for residents and local authorities.

The most recent data from December 2025 reveals a concerning pattern of crime types in Long Hanborough. Violence and sexual offences represent the most significant portion of reported incidents, accounting for 49.3% of all crimes and 75 incidents. Anti-social behaviour follows with 8.6% of crimes (13 incidents), and other theft accounts for 7.9% (12 incidents). Public order offences and vehicle crime are also notable, representing 7.2% and 6.6% of the total respectively. Shoplifting, criminal damage and arson, burglary, and other miscellaneous crimes contribute smaller percentages to the overall crime picture. The prevalence of violence and sexual offences highlights the importance of community safety initiatives and support services, while the presence of other theft and vehicle crime underscores the need for vigilance and security measures within the neighbourhood.

Crime in Long Hanborough has seen a concerning increase of 28.8% year-on-year. Monthly data reveals fluctuations, with notable spikes in March (4.2 per 1,000/month), May (5.1 per 1,000/month), July (6.2 per 1,000/month) and November (5.9 per 1,000/month). These peaks suggest seasonal or cyclical patterns in criminal activity. While December 2025 shows a relative decrease to 3.1 per 1,000/month, the overall upward trend remains a significant concern, requiring proactive measures from both residents and local authorities to ensure community safety.

How To Keep Safe in Long Hanborough

Given the prevalence of violence and sexual offences, be mindful of your surroundings, especially when walking alone at night. Avoid walking through poorly lit areas and consider carrying a personal alarm. Due to the occurrence of anti-social behaviour, report any suspicious activity to the authorities promptly. With vehicle crime being a concern, always park in well-lit areas and consider using a steering wheel lock. Finally, secure your home with robust locks and consider installing an alarm system to deter potential burglars.

Criminal activity in Long Hanborough exhibits varying patterns throughout the day. Burglaries are most likely to occur during the afternoon (14%) and night (16%), while theft is concentrated in the afternoon (62%). Vehicle crime is more frequent during the night (50%) and evening (22%). Violence tends to be more prevalent in the evening hours, especially on weekends, with a notable increase. Understanding these time-based trends can inform personal safety precautions and targeted crime prevention strategies.

Long Hanborough’s crime rate is slightly higher than Freeland (20.7 per 1,000) but considerably lower than Combe (0.0 per 1,000). Bladon exhibits a similar crime rate (38.3 per 1,000), while North Leigh's rate is slightly higher (46.4 per 1,000). These comparisons highlight Long Hanborough's relative safety compared to some surrounding areas, while also indicating areas where crime prevention efforts could be concentrated.

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