Total Crime Rate
27.0 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Longford Close area has the 11th lowest crime rate of 70 local areas in Brizlincote , and the 91st lowest crime rate of 371 local areas in East Staffordshire .
This postcode forms a relatively safe pocket compared with the surrounding streets. Neighbouring areas record much higher crime levels, even though this postcode itself remains comparatively low-crime.
The overall crime rate in the area around Longford Close (DE15 9FZ) in the last 12 months was 27.0 per 1,000 residents and was 55.1% lower than the Brizlincote average (60.0 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 4 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Other theft ( 200.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Burglary ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 4 (≈ 12.0 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 33.3% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -57.8% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Longford Close (DE15 9FZ), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Best Avenue, where police recorded 11 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Dalton Avenue (5 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.
View Crime In Brizlincote| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Dalton Avenue | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Beaufort Road | Unable to prosecute suspect |
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