Total Crime Rate
54.8 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Longcot Road area has the 14th highest crime rate of 44 local areas in Ridgeway , and the 133rd highest crime rate of 428 local areas in Vale of White Horse .
Compared with the surrounding streets, this postcode does not stand out as either a particular hotspot or an unusually safe pocket. Crime levels in the neighbouring output areas are broadly in line with this area.
The overall crime rate in the area around Longcot Road (SN7 7TP) in the last 12 months was 54.8 per 1,000 residents and was 32.8% higher than the Ridgeway average (41.3 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Criminal damage and arson with 6 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 1 case , unchanged from 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 200.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Violence and sexual offences ( -20.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 4 (≈ 13.7 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -20.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -6.1% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Longcot Road (SN7 7TP), the main crime hotspot is near Majors Road, with 7 recorded incidents. This location is within roughly 0.3 miles of the postcode area.
View Crime In Ridgeway| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Burglary | Majors Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
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