Longton Crime Rate November 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Longton's November 2024 crime rate of 4.3 per 1,000 residents marked a 43.4% deficit compared to the UK average of 7.6 per 1,000. The area's crime profile was dominated by anti-social behaviour (50% of total crimes), followed by violence and sexual offences (25%) and other theft (8.3%). These patterns align with the characteristics of a built-up area within South Ribble, where community-based issues often outweigh more serious crimes. The seasonal context of November—marked by Bonfire Night, Black Friday shopping, and extended darkness—likely influenced the crime mix, with anti-social behaviour surging amid heightened public activity. While violent crime remained 57% below the UK average, the significant 89% disparity in anti-social behaviour rates suggests local factors such as social dynamics or enforcement priorities may be at play. The overall crime rate, though modest, reflects a balance between routine community challenges and the area's broader safety context, with property crimes accounting for just 21% of all incidents. This distribution contrasts with national trends, where property crime typically dominates, further underscoring Longton's distinct local profile.

The most dramatic month-on-month change in November 2024 was the 84.6% surge in anti-social behaviour, which rose from 13 to 24 incidents. This increase, occurring amid Bonfire Night and Black Friday shopping, may partly explain the spike, as heightened community activity and darker evenings could exacerbate such incidents. Other theft saw an extraordinary 300% rise, jumping from 1 to 4 cases. Conversely, shoplifting fell by 66.7%, from 3 to 1 incident, a drop consistent with seasonal retail patterns and potential enforcement efforts around high-spending periods. Longton's violent crime rate (1.1 per 1,000) remained 57% below the UK average, while anti-social behaviour (2.1 per 1,000) was 89% above the national benchmark. These divergent trends illustrate the area's unique crime profile, where community-focused issues like anti-social behaviour dominate over more serious offences.

Longton's crime rate in November 2024 stood at 4.3 per 1,000 residents, a 3.8% decrease from the previous month's 4.4 rate. This decline aligns with the seasonal shift toward shorter daylight hours, which may reduce opportunities for certain crimes. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately 2 crimes per day, reflecting a consistent low-level pattern typical of built-up areas within South Ribble. Over the course of November, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 235 residents, a figure that contextualises the monthly exposure in relation to the local population. This rate remains significantly below the UK average of 7.6 per 1,000, highlighting Longton's relatively safer profile compared to national trends. The population context further underscores that even with a modest number of total crimes (48), the distribution across the community is diluted by the area's size, contributing to the lower per capita rate.