Longton Crime Rate January 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Longton’s crime profile in January 2024 reveals a striking imbalance between property and violent crimes, with the latter dominating the local landscape. At 3.4 per 1,000 residents, Longton’s overall crime rate is 54.1% below the UK average of 7.4 per 1,000, a statistic that positions the area as significantly safer than the national benchmark. However, the breakdown of crimes shows that violent offences—specifically violence and sexual offences—accounted for 50% of all reported incidents, compared to just 26% for property crimes. This shift may be influenced by seasonal factors: January’s post-holiday period, shorter daylight hours, and reduced retail activity could contribute to higher indoor incidents, such as domestic disputes or alcohol-fuelled violence. Anti-social behaviour and criminal damage also feature prominently, though both remain well below UK averages. The UK comparison for violence and sexual offences in Longton is particularly notable, with local rates 35% lower than the national figure. This discrepancy may reflect the area’s character as a built-up suburb within South Ribble, where community cohesion and policing strategies could play a role. Seasonal context further complicates the picture: while January typically sees a dip in outdoor crimes, the absence of major events or festivals may have shifted activity indoors, amplifying conflicts in private spaces. Longton’s data thus illustrates a combination of local demographics, seasonal rhythms, and broader national trends, with the violent crime dominance suggesting a need for targeted interventions in high-risk areas.

Violent crimes (19) outnumbered property crimes (10) in January 2024, a stark contrast to the UK average where violence and sexual offences account for 35% of all crime. This imbalance may reflect seasonal dynamics, such as post-holiday gatherings or reduced outdoor activity. Shoplifting surged by 200%, rising from one to three incidents, potentially linked to retail footfall patterns after Christmas. Burglary and possession of weapons both doubled, though these remain rare compared to the UK average. Anti-social behaviour fell by 30%, and public order offences dropped by 50%, indicating a possible reduction in community disturbances. Violence and sexual offences in Longton are 35% below the UK average, highlighting a local trend that may be influenced by community policing efforts or demographic factors.

Longton’s crime rate in January 2024 rose 22.6% from 2.7 to 3.4 per 1,000 residents compared to December 2023. This increase, though modest, reflects a local shift rather than a dramatic spike. Daily crime activity averaged one incident per day, a figure that underscores the area’s relatively low exposure to crime despite the month-on-month rise. Over the course of January, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 297 residents—a monthly aggregate that places Longton’s population in a safer context than the UK average, which stands at 7.4 per 1,000. This 1-in-297 ratio suggests that, for most residents, the likelihood of experiencing a crime remains low. However, the increase from the previous month may signal a temporary fluctuation influenced by seasonal factors, such as post-holiday routines or changes in community activity patterns.