Longridge (Ribble Valley) Crime Rate April 2025 | Monthly Statistics

April 2025 in Longridge (Ribble Valley) revealed a crime profile dominated by anti-social behaviour and violence, which together accounted for 75% of all reported crimes. With an overall crime rate of 6.4 per 1,000 residents — 16.9% below the UK average of 7.7 per 1,000 — the area continues to demonstrate a safer-than-average environment. Anti-social behaviour, at 2.4 per 1,000 residents, was 80% above the UK average, suggesting a unique challenge in managing public conduct within this built-up area. This may be partly explained by the Easter period, which typically brings increased foot traffic and community events to the area. Violence and sexual offences, at 2.4 per 1,000, remained 8% below the UK average, a trend consistent with the area’s rural context and lower population density. The seasonal context of spring, with warmer weather and increased outdoor activity, may have contributed to the prominence of anti-social behaviour, which often escalates in public spaces during such times. Property crimes, including criminal damage and arson, were relatively low, with the latter occurring at 0.7 per 1,000 — 23% above the UK average. This could indicate a need for targeted interventions around vandalism in local infrastructure. The overall picture suggests that while Longridge remains a safer area compared to the UK average, specific challenges in managing anti-social conduct require attention. The interplay between local demographics, seasonal activity, and the area’s built-up character likely shapes these trends, with the Easter period and spring weather acting as potential catalysts for certain types of crime.

April 2025 marked a significant shift in crime trends, with vehicle crime and drug-related offences each doubling compared to March. Vehicle crime, which had previously seen only one incident, rose to two, while drug-related crimes increased from zero to one. This surge in specific categories contrasts with notable declines in public order offences, which dropped by two-thirds, and other theft, which fell by one-third. Anti-social behaviour remains the dominant category, occurring at 2.4 per 1,000 residents — 80% above the UK average of 1.3 per 1,000. This disparity highlights a localised issue that may be linked to the area’s built-up character and seasonal activity, particularly during Easter. Meanwhile, violent crimes in Longridge remained 8% below the UK average, a figure that could reflect the area’s rural context and lower population density. These changes underscore the need for targeted community engagement around anti-social behaviour, even as other categories show improvement.

Longridge (Ribble Valley) saw a 6.7% decrease in its crime rate from 6.9 per 1,000 in March 2025 to 6.4 per 1,000 in April 2025. This represents a reduction of 0.5 crimes per 1,000 residents over the past month. On a daily basis, the area recorded roughly 2 crimes per day in April, a figure that aligns with typical seasonal patterns for a built-up area within a rural district. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 156 residents, a rate that underscores the relatively low crime exposure in this population of 8,750. When compared to the UK average of 7.7 per 1,000, Longridge remains consistently below the national benchmark, though specific categories like anti-social behaviour show marked divergence. This monthly exposure figure provides a concrete measure of how crime affects individual residents, with the 1-in-156 ratio suggesting that most residents are not directly impacted by crime on a daily basis. The population context further highlights that the area’s small size and rural setting likely contribute to its lower overall crime rate compared to larger urban centres.