Longton Crime Rate August 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Longton's crime profile in August 2025 continued to reflect its position as a built-up area within South Ribble with consistently low crime rates. The overall crime rate of 2.6 per 1,000 residents marked a 67.9% deficit compared to the UK average of 8.1 per 1,000, a disparity that has characterised the area for years. Anti-social behaviour dominated the crime picture, accounting for 48.3% of all incidents, followed by violence and sexual offences (17.2%) and criminal damage and arson (13.8%). These figures align with Longton's character as a residential area with limited commercial density, where social conflicts and property damage tend to dominate over more economically driven crimes. The seasonal context of August as a peak holiday month introduced volatility, with public order offences surging by 300% compared to July. This spike may be attributed to increased transient populations and the associated challenges of managing public spaces during the summer tourist season. The area's low levels of violent crime, 86% below the UK average, suggest effective community policing and a generally stable social environment. However, the increase in public order incidents highlights the need for targeted interventions during high-traffic periods. The overall pattern illustrates a built-up area where property-related and social crimes remain the primary concerns, with seasonal fluctuations adding complexity to the crime picture.

August 2025 marked a significant shift in Longton's crime profile, with public order offences surging by 300% to 4 incidents, the highest increase of any category. This spike contrasts with a 58.3% decrease in violence and sexual offences, which fell from 12 to 5. The area's violent crime rate remains 86% below the UK average, with only 0.4 per 1,000 residents. Anti-social behaviour, accounting for 48.3% of all crimes, was 18% below the UK average at 1.2 per 1,000. Shoplifting and burglary both remained at 0.1 per 1,000, 84% and 63% below UK averages respectively. These patterns highlight a combination of local enforcement efforts and seasonal factors, with August's peak holiday period likely influencing public order incidents through increased foot traffic and transient populations.

Longton's crime rate in August 2025 fell to 2.6 per 1,000 residents, a 6.2% drop from the previous month's 2.7 per 1,000. This decline aligns with the area's historically low crime profile compared to the UK average. On a daily basis, 1 crime was reported per day in August, a figure that reflects the built-up area's relatively stable environment. Over the course of the month, 1 reported crime occurred for roughly every 390 residents, a statistic that contextualises the scale of incidents within Longton's population of 11,301. When viewed through a population-scaled lens, this rate underscores the area's consistent performance in maintaining lower crime levels compared to the UK's broader trend. The daily figure, while small, provides a tangible measure of local exposure to crime, helping residents gauge their personal risk in relation to the broader community.