Longridge Crime Rate November 2023 | Monthly Statistics

November 2023 marked an unexpected surge in criminal damage and arson in Longridge, a built-up area within Ribble Valley, where the overall crime rate of 4.2 per 1,000 residents remained 44% below the UK average of 7.5. This anomaly stands in stark contrast to the declining trends in other categories, such as violence and sexual offences, which fell by 31.6% compared to the previous month. The area’s crime profile is dominated by violence and sexual offences (13 incidents, 35.1% of total), anti-social behaviour (nine incidents, 24.3%), and criminal damage and arson (nine incidents, 24.3%). Seasonal factors, including Bonfire Night and the onset of darker evenings, may have contributed to the sharp rise in property-related crimes. The UK average for criminal damage and arson (0.6 per 1,000) is significantly lower than Longridge’s rate (1.0 per 1,000), suggesting that local conditions—such as the presence of public spaces or seasonal gatherings—could be driving this increase. Meanwhile, anti-social behaviour, though down slightly from the previous month, remains 5% below the UK average, indicating a generally lower prevalence of disruptive incidents in this area. The overall low crime rate, combined with the specific spikes in certain categories, illustrates a community that, while generally safe, faces unique challenges during peak seasonal periods. These patterns are consistent with the characteristics of a rural built-up area, where limited policing resources and seasonal events may influence crime trends in ways distinct from larger urban centres.

November 2023 saw a dramatic 200% increase in criminal damage and arson, with incidents rising from three to nine. This spike, which exceeds the UK average by 69%, contrasts sharply with the 31.6% decline in violence and sexual offences, which fell from 19 to 13. Burglary also rose sharply, doubling from zero to three, while public order offences increased from zero to one—a 100% jump in both categories. Anti-social behaviour. from 11 to nine, remained 5% below the UK average of 1.1 per 1,000. Other theft dropped by 60%, from five to two, and is now 68% below the UK average. These shifts suggest a combination of seasonal factors, with Bonfire Night and darker evenings potentially contributing to the rise in property-related crimes. Residents may find the 42% gap between Longridge’s violence rate (1.5 per 1,000) and the UK average (2.6 per 1,000) particularly noteworthy, as it indicates a safer environment for violent crime compared to national trends.

Longridge’s crime rate in November 2023 fell 17.7% compared to the previous month, dropping from 5.1 to 4.2 per 1,000 residents. This decline places the area 44% below the UK average of 7.5 per 1,000, highlighting its consistently lower crime profile relative to national trends. On a daily basis, the area recorded roughly one crime per day over the 30-day period, a figure that reflects the sparse nature of reported incidents in this built-up area within Ribble Valley. Monthly exposure reveals that over the course of November, one reported crime occurred for every 236 residents, a statistic that underscores the relatively low frequency of incidents in a community of 8,750 people. While this figure is a local monthly aggregate and cannot be directly compared to UK-wide exposure rates, it provides residents with a clear sense of their monthly risk profile. The decrease from the prior month may be influenced by seasonal factors, such as reduced outdoor activity during darker evenings, though no definitive causal link can be established without further data.