Longton Crime Rate October 2023 | Monthly Statistics

The crime mix in Longton during October 2023 reveals a stark imbalance between violent and property crimes, with violence and sexual offences dominating at 53.6% of all reported incidents. This contrasts sharply with the UK average, where such offences account for 52% of the national total, yet Longton’s rate of 1.3 per 1,000 remains 52% below the UK figure of 2.7 per 1,000. The area’s overall crime rate of 2.5 per 1,000 is 68.8% below the national average of 8.0, a disparity that may reflect Longton’s characteristics as a smaller, built-up area within South Ribble, where community cohesion and localized policing could contribute to lower crime levels. Seasonal factors in October—such as darker evenings following the clocks’ change and the approach of Halloween—may partly explain the rise in violent incidents, as reduced visibility and increased social activity in the evenings could create conditions conducive to such crimes. Anti-social behaviour, while still present, saw a marked 62.5% decrease from 16 to 6 incidents, indicating effective interventions or seasonal changes in public behaviour. Property crimes, though minimal at 5 incidents (1.8% of the total), remained well below the UK average for vehicle crime (0.5 per 1,000), suggesting that Longton’s built-up environment may not have the same vulnerabilities to vehicle-related offences as more sprawling or industrial areas. The overall profile underscores a community where violent crime, though rising, remains significantly below national levels, with property crimes and anti-social behaviour showing contrasting trends that may reflect local priorities in crime prevention.

October 2023 saw a dramatic 150% increase in violence and sexual offences, rising from six to 15 incidents. This surge, despite Longton’s overall crime rate remaining stable, signals a significant shift in the area’s crime profile, with violent crime now accounting for 53.6% of all reported incidents. Concurrently, vehicle crime and other theft both doubled from zero to two incidents, marking a 100% increase for each category. Anti-social behaviour, however, dropped by 62.5% to six incidents, the lowest level recorded in this category this year. Violent crime in Longton remains 52% below the UK average of 2.7 per 1,000, suggesting local factors such as community engagement or policing strategies may help mitigate severe incidents. These changes highlight a combination of seasonal dynamics and localized crime patterns.

Longton's crime rate remained stable at 2.5 per 1,000 residents in October 2023, matching the same figure recorded in the previous month. This consistency suggests no significant short-term fluctuations in overall crime levels. On a daily basis, the area saw approximately one reported crime per day across 31 days, reflecting a low-frequency pattern that aligns with Longton's generally lower crime profile compared to national averages. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 404 residents, illustrating that the likelihood of experiencing a crime is relatively low for individuals living in Longton. When scaled to the area's population of 11,301, this monthly exposure translates to a manageable risk level, particularly in contrast to regions with higher crime rates. The stability in crime rate, combined with the area's consistently low figures, may indicate effective community policing or environmental factors that contribute to sustained safety.