Longton Crime Rate September 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Longton's crime rate in September 2023 was 2.5 per 1,000 residents, placing it 68.8% below the UK average of 8.0 per 1,000. This stark contrast to the national picture underscores the area's relatively secure environment, particularly for a built-up area within South Ribble. The most prevalent crime category was anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 57.1% of all reported incidents, followed by violence and sexual offences (21.4%) and shoplifting (7.1%). These figures align with the characteristics of a low-density built-up area, where community-focused policing and limited commercial activity may contribute to lower rates of property crime. The seasonal context of September—marking the return to school and university freshers' week—may have influenced the rise in anti-social behaviour, as increased youth activity in public spaces can lead to noise disputes and other disruptive incidents. However, this category's rate of 1.4 per 1,000 was only 4% above the UK average for anti-social behaviour, indicating that Longton's residents face a slightly higher risk in this specific area compared to the national norm. Meanwhile, violent crime remained significantly lower than the UK average, with a rate of 0.5 per 1,000 for violence and sexual offences, 82% below the national figure. This suggests that Longton's social fabric, reinforced by strong community ties and local initiatives, may contribute to its lower violent crime rates. The data also shows that shoplifting and other theft-related offences were 64-83% below UK averages, reflecting the limited retail presence in the area and the absence of high-traffic commercial zones that typically drive such crimes. These patterns illustrate how the built-up character of Longton, combined with its geographical position within South Ribble, shapes a crime profile that diverges from both urban and rural extremes, offering a unique balance of low-risk living with occasional spikes in specific categories linked to seasonal events.

September 2023 saw a 60% increase in anti-social behaviour, rising from 10 to 16 incidents, a shift that may be linked to the start of the academic year and associated social activities. This category, while still below the UK average for anti-social behaviour (1.3 per 1,000), was 4% higher than the national figure, suggesting a localised concentration of such incidents. Conversely, violence and sexual offences fell by 53.8%, dropping from 13 to 6, a decline consistent with the UK-wide trend of reduced violent crime in autumn months. The most striking change was the 100% increase in drug-related offences, which rose from zero to one incident, though this remains well below the UK average of 0.2 per 1,000. Burglary also saw an 80% decrease, from 5 to 1, reflecting a broader pattern of property crime reduction in built-up areas with lower population densities. These fluctuations highlight the dynamic nature of crime in Longton, where seasonal and demographic factors appear to influence specific categories more than others.

Longton's crime rate in September 2023 stood at 2.5 per 1,000 residents, a 34.7% decrease from the previous month's rate of 3.8 per 1,000. This decline positions the area as one of the safest in the UK, with its rate 68.8% below the national average of 8.0 per 1,000. On a daily basis, the area recorded approximately one crime per day over the 30-day period, reflecting a low-frequency pattern consistent with rural and semi-rural built-up areas. Monthly exposure analysis shows that over the course of September, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 404 residents, highlighting the rarity of incidents in this community. While this figure is a local metric and not directly comparable to UK-wide daily averages, it underscores the relatively low risk residents face compared to urban centres. The population-scaled perspective further illustrates that Longton's crime profile is characterised by sporadic incidents rather than systemic issues, with the majority of crimes falling into categories that align with low-density residential environments.