Longridge (Ribble Valley) Crime Rate November 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Violent crime in Longridge surged unexpectedly in November 2024, with 21 incidents reported – a stark contrast to the usual seasonal patterns. This spike, which accounted for 43.8% of all recorded crimes, defied expectations given the typically quieter winter months in this rural built-up area. The overall crime rate stood at 5.5 per 1,000 residents, 27.6% below the UK average of 7.6 per 1,000. Anti-social behaviour remained the second most common category, with 14 reports (29.2% of total), though this was 44% above the UK average for the same category. Seasonal factors such as Bonfire Night and dark evenings may have contributed to the increase in violent crime, though local patterns suggest the area's character as a mixed rural-urban hub likely plays a role. The crime mix showed a pronounced shift towards violent offences compared to property crimes, which accounted for only 25% of the total (12 incidents). This contrasts with the UK average, where property crimes typically dominate. The sharp rise in violence, coupled with the area's relatively low overall crime rate, raises questions about transient factors influencing local dynamics during this period. The seasonal context of Black Friday shopping and the approach of winter may have also interacted with the area's social fabric, though further data would be needed to confirm specific correlations.

November 2024 witnessed a 200% increase in criminal damage and arson, rising from 1 to 3 incidents – the most dramatic month-on-month change in any category. This jump, combined with a 100% rise in vehicle crime, contrasts sharply with the 66.7% drop in shoplifting and public order offences. The area's violent crime rate (2.4 per 1,000) was 7% below the UK average for violence and sexual offences, despite the overall surge in violent incidents. Anti-social behaviour, while down 22.2% from 18 to 14 reports, remained 44% above the UK average (1.1 per 1,000). Residents may find the 5.5 per 1,000 crime rate – 27.6% below the UK average – particularly notable, especially given the sharp rise in violent crime. The category breakdown shows a striking divergence from national trends, with property crimes at 25% of total incidents compared to the UK's usual 40-50% dominance. This suggests local factors, possibly linked to the area's built-up character within a rural setting, are shaping crime patterns differently than in more densely populated regions.

Longridge's crime rate in November 2024 (5.5 per 1,000) was 5.8% lower than the previous month's rate (5.8 per 1,000), marking a small but consistent decline. Over the course of the month, this translated to roughly 2 crimes per day – a rate that, while modest, reflects the area's relatively low crime profile compared to the UK average. The monthly exposure figure shows that 1 crime occurred for every 182 residents, a statistic that provides context for local residents considering the frequency of incidents in their daily lives. This rate is lower than the UK average, where the equivalent figure would be closer to 1 in 130 residents. The previous month's rate of 5.8 per 1,000 highlights a slight but measurable downward trend, though the sharp increase in violent crime this month complicates the overall picture. The daily crime count of 2 per day is a useful benchmark for residents, offering a tangible sense of the area's safety relative to both its own historical trends and the national context. These figures, when considered alongside the population-scaled perspective, illustrate Longridge's position as a comparatively safe built-up area within a rural district, despite the unexpected volatility in specific crime categories.