Longridge (Ribble Valley) Crime Rate April 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Violence and sexual offences dominate Longridge’s crime profile in April 2023, accounting for 41.9% of reported crimes. With a crime rate of 4.9 per 1,000 residents — 34.7% below the UK average of 7.5 — the area remains significantly safer than the national benchmark. The breakdown reveals a stark contrast between violent crimes (18 incidents) and property crimes (8 incidents), with the former driving the overall rate. This pattern aligns with Longridge’s character as a semi-rural built-up area within Ribble Valley, where seasonal factors in April, such as Easter and increased outdoor activity, may contribute to heightened interpersonal interactions. Violence and sexual offences, at 2.1 per 1,000, are 19% below the UK average, suggesting local community dynamics or policing strategies could be playing a role. Anti-social behaviour follows at 20.9% of total crimes, though it remains 15% below the UK average. Burglary — at 0.6 per 1,000 — is 100% above the UK rate of 0.3, indicating a potential vulnerability in residential security. This anomaly may reflect Longridge’s built-up nature, where property density and proximity to transport links could increase burglary risk. The seasonal context of April, marked by spring weather and Easter-related events, may also influence crime patterns. The overall rate remains consistent with previous months, suggesting stability in local crime trends despite the dominance of violent offences.

April 2023 saw significant shifts in Longridge’s crime mix, with public order offences surging by 300% (from 1 to 4 incidents) — a stark increase that may relate to Easter-related gatherings or seasonal social dynamics. Possession of weapons rose by 100%, from 0 to 1 incident. Other theft also increased by 50% (2 to 3 incidents), while anti-social behaviour fell by 35.7% (from 14 to 9), possibly reflecting community initiatives or seasonal changes in public activity. The dominance of violent crimes — 18 incidents — contrasts sharply with property crimes (8 incidents), highlighting a focus on interpersonal violence over theft. Violent offences, at 2.1 per 1,000 residents, are 19% below the UK average, suggesting Longridge’s crime profile differs from national trends. Meanwhile, burglary remains a local outlier, with 0.6 per 1,000 — 100% above the UK rate of 0.3 — indicating a need for targeted security measures. These findings illustrate how specific crime types can fluctuate rapidly, even within a relatively stable overall rate.

Longridge’s crime rate in April 2023 (4.9 per 1,000) fell slightly from the previous month’s 5.0 per 1,000, marking a 2.4% decrease. This minor decline suggests continuity in local crime trends, though the overall rate remains well below the UK average. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately 1 crime per day in April, a figure that may seem high but is contextualised by Longridge’s small population of 8,750 residents. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 203 residents — a monthly exposure rate that underscores the relatively low frequency of crime in this built-up area. When scaled to population size, Longridge’s crime profile appears safer than the UK average, with violent crimes and anti-social behaviour both significantly below national benchmarks. However, the 100% increase in burglary compared to the UK rate highlights a specific vulnerability. For residents, this means crime is uncommon but not absent, with targeted risks in property crime requiring attention. The interplay between population density and crime type — such as higher burglary rates in built-up areas — illustrates how local geography shapes crime patterns differently than in larger urban centres.