Longton Crime Rate July 2025 | Monthly Statistics

July 2025 presented an unusual twist in Longton's crime profile, with a 100% increase in other theft—despite the area's overall low crime rate of 2.7 per 1,000 residents, 68.6% below the UK average. This unexpected rise in a category that is already 64% below the national average highlights the unpredictable nature of crime patterns, even in areas with consistently low rates. The breakdown of crimes reveals anti-social behaviour as the most common category (45.2% of total), followed by violence and sexual offences (38.7%). These figures align with Longton's character as a built-up area within South Ribble, where community dynamics and local initiatives may contribute to the suppression of violent crime. However, the surge in other theft remains unexplained by the data, though seasonal factors such as festivals and outdoor events could have influenced activity. The area's overall safety is evident, with property crimes accounting for only 9.7% of total incidents. This is consistent with the low burglary rates (0.1 per 1,000), which are 63% below the UK average. The month's context—peak summer, schools out, and a tourism season—may have shifted crime patterns. Longton's crime profile continues to reflect a balance between routine low-level issues and the absence of major incidents, suggesting a resilient local environment despite the unexpected increase in other theft.

July 2025 marked a striking shift in Longton's crime profile, with other theft rising by 100%—from one incident to two—despite already being 64% below the UK average. This unexpected increase contrasts with broader declines, including a 40% drop in violence and sexual offences, which fell from 20 to 12. The decrease in violent crime is particularly noteworthy, as it defies the typical summer trend of heightened activity in public spaces. Anti-social behaviour also declined by 33.3%, moving from 21 to 14 incidents, though it remains 23% below the UK average. The overall crime rate of 2.7 per 1,000 is 68.6% below the UK average, with property crimes accounting for just 3 incidents—9.7% of the total. This suggests a marked focus on non-property offences, with anti-social behaviour and violence dominating the breakdown. Residents may find the 100% rise in other theft particularly relevant, as it highlights a rare upward trend in a category that is otherwise well below national levels.

Longton's crime rate in July 2025 stood at 2.7 per 1,000 residents, a 40.4% drop from the previous month's rate of 4.6 per 1,000. This decline positions the area as one of the safest in the UK, with a crime rate 68.6% below the national average. On a daily basis, Longton recorded roughly one crime per day in July, a figure that may seem low but reflects the area's overall low-crime profile. When scaled to the local population, the monthly exposure rate means one reported crime occurred for every 365 residents over the course of the month. This suggests that while crime is present, its frequency is significantly lower than in other parts of the UK. The decrease from June to July is notable, particularly in violent crimes, which fell by 40% despite the summer season typically associated with increased activity and events. This contrast may be influenced by local factors such as community initiatives or seasonal shifts in resident and tourist behaviour, though no specific programmes are referenced in the data.