Longsight Manchester - Crime, Gangs & What It's Like Today

Longsight Manchester is one of the city's most talked-about neighbourhoods. Known for its rich cultural diversity, Victorian history, periods of gang violence, and ongoing challenges with deprivation, Longsight has developed a reputation that often divides opinion. In this documentary, we explore the history of Longsight, from its rapid growth during Manchester's industrial boom to the crime and gang problems that affected parts of the area during the 1990s and 2000s. We examine the impact of the Longsight Crew, the wider Gooch and Doddington gang conflict, poverty, anti-social behaviour, organised crime, and the social issues that continue to affect some residents today. We also visit key locations including Stockport Road, Longsight Market, Langport Avenue, Dickenson Road and Anson Road to understand how the area has changed over time. Along the way, we look at the role of policing, community projects, regeneration efforts, local businesses and residents who are helping shape Longsight's future. Is Longsight still defined by its past, or is it becoming a very different place? Help support the channel - https://buymeacoffee.com/trippinwithry