Longton Crime Rate March 2024 | Monthly Statistics

March 2024 marked a continuation of Longton’s trend toward lower crime rates, with the area’s overall rate of 1.8 per 1,000 residents placing it 76.6% below the UK average. This figure, while modest, reflects a broader pattern of stability in a built-up area within South Ribble, where local factors such as community engagement and policing strategies may contribute to sustained safety. The most common crimes in March were violence and sexual offences (6 incidents, 30% of total), followed by anti-social behaviour (5 incidents, 25%) and criminal damage and arson (2 incidents, 10%). These categories, particularly violence and anti-social behaviour, were significantly below UK averages — 81% and 66% lower respectively — suggesting that Longton’s crime profile differs from national trends. The seasonal shift to spring, with longer evenings and the clocks changing, may have influenced crime patterns, though the overall decrease in violent crime suggests that efforts to address public order issues are bearing fruit. The small number of property crimes (9 incidents) — including shoplifting, vehicle crime, and burglary — further reinforces the area’s relatively low risk profile. While March’s data does not indicate a major shift in the balance between property and violent crime, the consistent underperformance relative to the UK average in violent categories highlights Longton’s unique position as a safer-than-average locale.

March 2024 brought significant reductions in key crime categories, with violence and sexual offences falling by 71.4% (from 21 to 6) and anti-social behaviour dropping by 66.7% (from 15 to 5). These declines align with the area’s overall rate being 76.6% below the UK average, particularly in categories like violence and anti-social behaviour, which were 81% and 66% below UK averages respectively. While shoplifting and robbery each rose by 100% (from zero to one incident), these isolated increases did not offset the broader downward trend. The drop in violent crime may partly explain the area’s continued safety, as violence and sexual offences accounted for 30% of all crimes in March. Residents may find the 76.6% gap to the UK average particularly noteworthy, as it suggests Longton’s policing or community initiatives are effectively curbing crime despite seasonal transitions.

Longton's crime rate in March 2024 (1.8 per 1,000 residents) marks a 64.9% decline from the previous month's rate of 5.0 per 1,000. This drop positions the area as one of the safest in the UK, with its current rate 76.6% below the national average. On a daily basis, Longton recorded roughly one crime per day in March, a figure that, while low, reflects the area’s small population of 11,301. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 565 residents — a statistic that, when contextualised against the UK’s average of 7.7 per 1,000, underscores the stark contrast in local safety. The previous month’s rate was higher, suggesting a sustained trend of improvement. While daily crime counts are inherently variable, the month-long exposure metric provides a more stable gauge of risk for residents, highlighting the relative rarity of crime in Longton compared to national benchmarks.