Longridge Crime Rate February 2025 | Monthly Statistics

The crime profile of Longridge in February 2025 reveals a distinctive balance of crime types that diverges from the UK average. With a crime rate of 7.7 per 1,000 residents—14.9% above the UK average—the area's top two crime categories, anti-social behaviour and violence and sexual offences, collectively account for 65.6% of all reported incidents. This emphasis on interpersonal crimes contrasts sharply with the UK's broader trend, where property-related offences typically dominate. The seasonal context of February—a winter month with limited outdoor activity—may contribute to the prominence of indoor and community-based crimes, such as anti-social behaviour, which is 158% above the UK average at 2.5 per 1,000. Meanwhile, the lower-than-average rates for shoplifting (68% below UK average) and burglary (26% below) could reflect the area's smaller retail footprint and lower foot traffic. The violence and sexual offences category, at 2.5 per 1,000, is 6% above the UK average, suggesting a need for targeted interventions in community spaces. This mix of crime types highlights Longridge's unique social fabric, where community interactions and local demographics may play a significant role in shaping the crime profile.

February 2025 witnessed a 400% increase in 'other theft' crimes, rising from 1 to 5, marking the most significant month-on-month jump. Concurrently, drugs-related offences doubled from 0 to 1, while vehicle crime also doubled from 0 to 1. These increases contrast with notable declines in shoplifting, which fell by 71.4% (from 7 to 2), and burglary, which dropped by 50.0% (from 4 to 2). The crime mix reveals a stark imbalance: anti-social behaviour and violence accounted for 65.6% of all incidents, significantly outpacing the UK average for both categories. Anti-social behaviour, at 2.5 per 1,000, is 158% above the UK average, suggesting a localised issue that may be linked to community dynamics or seasonal factors. Meanwhile, shoplifting and burglary rates are well below UK averages, potentially reflecting the area's lower retail density or effective local policing strategies in those categories.

Longridge's crime rate in February 2025 rose to 7.7 per 1,000 residents, marking a 26.4% increase from the previous month's rate of 6.1. This places the area 14.9% above the UK average, reflecting a notable shift in local crime dynamics. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately 2 crimes per day, a figure that may resonate with residents navigating the town's built-up environment. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 131 residents, a monthly exposure rate that contextualises the frequency of incidents within the local population. The population-scaled perspective reveals that while the overall rate is elevated, the distribution of crime types—particularly the dominance of anti-social behaviour and violence—suggests a different pattern compared to broader UK trends, where property crimes often dominate. This contrast may be influenced by Longridge's unique demographic composition and the interplay of its urban and rural surroundings.