Longton Crime Rate June 2024 | Monthly Statistics

For an area with 11,301 residents, June 2024 saw 36 crimes reported — a figure that translates to 3.2 crimes per 1,000 residents, significantly below the UK average of 8.2 per 1,000. This places Longton 61% below the national rate, a gap that suggests systemic differences in policing, community dynamics, or geographic factors. The most prevalent crime type was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 25 of the 36 cases (69.4% of total crimes). This category alone was 20% below the UK average for the same type, despite a 127.3% month-on-month increase from 11 cases in May. Anti-social behaviour followed with 5 cases (13.9%), and burglary accounted for 2 cases (5.6%). These figures contrast with the UK averages for anti-social behaviour (1.4 per 1,000) and burglary (0.3 per 1,000), indicating Longton’s rates are 71% and 33% below national levels, respectively. The seasonal context of June — the start of summer and longer daylight hours — may partly explain the surge in violent crimes, as increased social activity and outdoor presence could heighten opportunities for such incidents. However, the overall stability in the crime rate compared to May (unchanged at 3.2 per 1,000) suggests that while specific categories fluctuate, broader trends remain consistent. Longton’s crime profile appears to be shaped by its built-up area status within South Ribble, where urban density and local policing efforts may contribute to lower property crime rates but higher exposure to interpersonal violence.

June 2024 marked a striking 127.3% increase in violence and sexual offences, rising from 11 to 25 cases — the largest month-on-month jump in any category. This spike, while significant, still left Longton’s rate for this category at 2.2 per 1,000, 20% below the UK average of 2.8 per 1,000. Conversely, anti-social behaviour dropped by 54.5% (from 11 to 5 cases), and burglary fell by 50% (from 4 to 2 cases), both remaining well below their respective UK averages. The shift in crime mix highlights a notable trend: violent crimes now dominate (69.4% of total) compared to property crimes (8.3% of total), a stark contrast to the UK’s broader balance of property and violent crime. Public order offences also rose by 100% (from 0 to 2 cases), though this category remained 67% below the UK average of 0.6 per 1,000. For residents, the most immediate insight is the sharp rise in violent crimes, which may prompt local authorities to reassess policing strategies or community engagement initiatives during the summer months. The absence of any increase in theft-related categories (other theft and other crime both rose by 100%, but from zero base figures) suggests no broad trend in property crime, reinforcing the focus on interpersonal violence as the primary concern.

Longton’s crime rate in June 2024 remained stable at 3.2 per 1,000 residents compared to May, indicating no significant month-on-month shift in overall safety. However, the daily crime context reveals a localised figure of approximately 1 crime per day — a rate that, while low, may feel more impactful to residents given the concentration of violent crimes. Over the course of the month, this translated to one reported crime for roughly every 314 residents, a monthly exposure figure that underscores the relatively low frequency of incidents in a built-up area. When scaled to Longton’s population of 11,301, the 36 crimes recorded in June equate to a 0.32% chance of being directly affected by crime, a statistic that contrasts sharply with the UK’s higher rates. The stability in the overall rate, despite the violent crime surge, suggests that factors such as targeted policing, community cohesion, or the area’s specific demographic profile may be mitigating broader trends. Residents might find it useful to note that while violent crimes have spiked, the absence of property crime increases indicates that local measures — such as focused patrols or community outreach — may be effectively addressing certain risks.