Longton Crime Rate June 2025 | Monthly Statistics

For an area of Longton’s population size (11,301 residents), the 52 crimes reported in June 2025 equate to a rate of 4.6 per 1,000 people, placing the built-up area 43.2% below the UK average of 8.1 per 1,000. This overall figure masks a complex distribution of crime types, with anti-social behaviour (21 incidents) and violence and sexual offences (20 incidents) dominating the monthly tally. These categories together accounted for 78.9% of all reported crimes, suggesting a pronounced focus on public disorder and interpersonal conflict. The seasonal context of June—a time when longer days and the start of summer tourism—may contribute to increased social activity in public spaces, potentially exacerbating anti-social behaviour. While the area’s violent crime rate (1.8 per 1,000) is 37% below the UK average, the sharp rise in violence and sexual offences compared to May raises questions about local dynamics. The relatively low property crime rate (8 incidents) and the absence of significant burglary or theft from the person incidents align with Longton’s character as a built-up area within South Ribble, where urban density may reduce opportunities for property-related offences. However, the 100% increase in vehicle crime and possession of weapons suggests emerging vulnerabilities that could be linked to changes in local traffic patterns or unsecured vehicles during the summer months.

June 2025 saw a 122.2% increase in violence and sexual offences, rising from 9 to 20 incidents. This surge, coupled with a 100% jump in vehicle crime and possession of weapons, points to a notable shift in the crime mix, with violent offences now comprising 38.5% of all reported incidents. Anti-social behaviour remained the most common category, accounting for 40.4% of total crimes, and was 34% above the UK average for this category. Conversely, other theft decreased by 66.7%, reflecting a sharp drop in this category. These changes highlight a growing emphasis on violent crime, which may be influenced by seasonal factors such as the start of summer, when increased social activity in public spaces could contribute to heightened incidents. The rise in vehicle crime, though small in absolute terms, suggests potential vulnerabilities in local parking areas or unsecured vehicles.

Longton’s crime rate in June 2025 rose by 52.8% compared to the previous month, reflecting a notable uptick in reported incidents. On a daily basis, the area recorded approximately 2 crimes per day, a figure that provides a tangible sense of the local crime frequency. Over the course of the month, one crime was reported for roughly every 217 residents, a monthly exposure rate that contextualises the scale of incidents relative to the population of 11,301. This rate is lower than the UK average, but the increase from May to June highlights a shift in local patterns. The population-scaled perspective reveals that while Longton remains significantly safer than the national average, the recent rise in certain crime types warrants attention. For residents, the 217:1 ratio underscores that most individuals are unlikely to experience crime directly, though the month-on-month trend suggests a need for ongoing monitoring of specific categories such as violence and vehicle-related offences.