Longton Crime Rate January 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Longton’s crime rate in January 2025 stood at 3.2 per 1,000 residents, placing it 54.9% below the UK average of 7.1 per 1,000. This stark contrast to national figures underscores the area’s generally low levels of criminal activity, though the breakdown of crime types reveals a nuanced picture. Anti-social behaviour was the most prevalent category, accounting for 41.7% of all reported crimes, followed by violence and sexual offences (30.6%) and other theft (11.1%). These figures align with the seasonal context of January—a post-holiday period marked by reduced retail footfall and shorter daylight hours, which may contribute to lower outdoor crimes. However, the dominance of violent crimes over property crimes in this month is noteworthy: 11 violent incidents were recorded, compared to 7 property-related offences. This imbalance may reflect the area’s character as a built-up part of South Ribble, where community interactions and public spaces could influence the types of incidents that occur. The UK average for violence and sexual offences is 2.5 per 1,000, meaning Longton’s rate is 60% below that benchmark, a significant achievement. Meanwhile, anti-social behaviour in Longton is 33% higher than the national average of 1.0 per 1,000, a discrepancy that might be explained by local factors such as the density of residential areas or the presence of social hubs that could amplify such incidents. This mix of low overall rates with specific categories exceeding the UK average illustrates the complexity of Longton’s crime profile, where proactive community engagement and targeted policing could play a role in maintaining the current balance.

The balance of crime types in January 2025 showed a clear dominance of violent crimes over property crimes, with 11 violent incidents compared to 7 property-related offences. This shift may partly explain the area’s lower-than-average crime rate, as violent crimes in Longton were 60% below the UK average for violence and sexual offences. Conversely, anti-social behaviour—accounting for 41.7% of all crimes—was 33% above the UK average, suggesting a unique local dynamic that warrants attention. Month-on-month changes revealed a 100% increase in vehicle crime, rising from 1 to 2 incidents, a trend that could be linked to seasonal factors such as post-holiday vehicle movements. Other theft also rose by 33.3%, though this category remained 18% below the UK average. Meanwhile, criminal damage and arson fell sharply by 66.7%, reflecting the post-holiday lull in seasonal activities that typically drive such incidents. These fluctuations highlight the need for residents to remain vigilant in areas where vehicle crime has risen, even as the overall crime picture remains reassuringly low.

Longton's crime rate in January 2025 remained stable compared to the previous month, falling by 5.1% to 3.2 per 1,000 residents from 3.4 per 1,000 in December 2024. This consistency suggests no major fluctuations in reported incidents during the transition between months. On a daily basis, Longton recorded one crime per day over the 31-day period, a figure that, while low, reflects the area’s generally safe environment. When scaled to the population, this translates to one reported crime occurring for roughly every 314 residents over the course of the month—a monthly exposure rate that underscores the relatively low level of criminal activity in the built-up area. Given Longton’s population of 11,301, this statistic provides a tangible sense of how frequently crime occurs in everyday life, though it remains significantly below the UK average. The absence of a daily comparison to national figures means this local context is best interpreted independently, focusing on Longton’s own patterns rather than broader benchmarks.