Longton Crime Rate February 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Longton's crime rate in February 2025 stood at 2.3 per 1,000 residents, a figure that is 65.7% below the UK average of 6.7 per 1,000. This marked deviation from national trends underscores the area's unique safety profile. The most prevalent crime category was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 61.5% of all reported incidents (16 cases), a rate that is 40% below the UK average for this category. Anti-social behaviour followed at 23.1% (6 cases), also significantly below the UK average of 1.0 per 1,000. The low overall crime rate, combined with the dominance of violent offences, suggests a combination of local demographics and environmental factors. As a built-up area within South Ribble, Longton's crime profile appears influenced by its urban character, though the relatively low property crime rate (0.2 per 1,000) indicates effective community policing or environmental design. The seasonal context of February—characterised by reduced outdoor activity and a pre-spring lull—may contribute to the lower crime rates, though the persistence of violent offences suggests deeper social or economic factors at play. This pattern is consistent with other low-crime urban areas in the North West, where community cohesion and targeted interventions often mitigate broader national trends.

February 2025 saw a sharp 100% increase in shoplifting, with one incident reported after none in January. This anomaly may reflect seasonal factors or isolated incidents, given the overall low volume of property crimes. Concurrently, violence and sexual offences rose by 45.5%, from 11 to 16 incidents, though this category remains 40% below the UK average. Anti-social behaviour, the second most common crime type, fell by 60% compared to the previous month, likely due to reduced public gatherings during colder weather. The stark contrast between rising violent crime and falling anti-social behaviour suggests shifting dynamics in local criminal activity. Longton's property crime rate (0.2 per 1,000) is 57% below the UK average, reinforcing the area's safety profile despite the rise in violent offences. Residents may find the 61.5% share of violent crimes in total reports a key indicator of local priorities for community safety initiatives.

Longton's crime rate in February 2025 dropped to 2.3 per 1,000 residents, a 27.9% decrease from the previous month's 3.2 per 1,000. This decline aligns with the seasonal lull typically observed in winter months, when outdoor activity and public gatherings diminish. On a daily basis, the area recorded approximately one crime per day in February, reflecting a consistent low level of criminal activity. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 435 residents, underscoring the relatively low exposure to crime compared to the UK average. This figure, when contextualised against Longton's population of 11,301, highlights the area's safety profile. The reduction in anti-social behaviour by 60% and other theft by 50% suggests a possible shift in local patterns. The low daily crime rate and monthly exposure figures reinforce Longton's position as a comparatively safe built-up area within South Ribble.