Longton Crime Rate November 2025 | Monthly Statistics

In November 2025, Longton recorded a crime rate of 3.5 per 1,000 residents, placing it 52.1% below the UK average of 7.3 per 1,000. This figure reflects a built-up area’s generally low crime profile, though seasonal factors such as dark evenings and the timing of Bonfire Night and Black Friday shopping likely influenced the month’s patterns. Violence and sexual offences remained the most common category, accounting for 37.5% of total crimes, followed by anti-social behaviour (32.5%) and other theft (15%). The area’s crime profile aligns with its character as a suburban hub within South Ribble, where retail and community events may drive certain crime types. For instance, the prominence of anti-social behaviour could be linked to the concentrated nature of local amenities and the social dynamics of a built-up area. Conversely, the low rates of burglary (2.5% of total crimes) and criminal damage (also 2.5%) suggest a stable residential environment with strong community policing or natural deterrents. Seasonal context plays a role: the transition into winter, with shorter days and colder weather, may have reduced outdoor activities, lowering opportunities for certain crimes. However, the spike in vehicle crime and anti-social behaviour highlights the need for targeted interventions during high-traffic periods. The overall rate, while rising from 2.3 per 1,000 in October, remains significantly lower than the UK average, reinforcing Longton’s position as a relatively safe area within a broader context of national crime trends.

The most striking month-on-month change in November 2025 was the 200% surge in vehicle crime, rising from 1 to 3 incidents. This jump, while small in absolute terms, may reflect seasonal factors such as increased vehicle usage during Black Friday shopping or the impact of dark evenings on visibility. Anti-social behaviour also saw a 160% increase, growing from 5 to 13 cases. This rise could be tied to Bonfire Night events, which often draw crowds and amplify noise-related disputes. Other theft, previously absent in October, rose to 6 incidents — a 100% increase — linked to the heightened retail activity around Black Friday. Meanwhile, criminal damage and arson fell by 75%, dropping from 4 to 1, a decline consistent with the seasonal slowdown in outdoor activities as winter approached. Violence and sexual offences, though remaining the most common category (37.5% of total crimes), were 49% below the UK average of 2.6 per 1,000, illustrating Longton’s relatively safer profile for violent crime.

Longton’s crime rate rose by 53.9% in November 2025 compared to 2.3 per 1,000 in the previous month, reaching 3.5 per 1,000. This increase, though notable, still places the area 52.1% below the UK average of 7.3 per 1,000. On a daily basis, 1 crime was reported per day in Longton over the month, a figure that, while low, reflects the area’s generally safe environment. When scaled to the population of 11,301, the monthly exposure rate means one reported crime occurred for roughly every 283 residents. This statistic provides a tangible sense of the likelihood of encountering crime for individuals living or working in Longton. The built-up nature of the area, combined with its proximity to larger urban centres, may contribute to the fluctuating crime rates, though the overall figure remains significantly lower than the national average.