Longton Crime Rate September 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Longton's September 2025 crime rate of 2.7 per 1,000 residents places it 63.5% below the UK average of 7.4, reinforcing its status as one of the safest areas in the country. The most common crimes were violence and sexual offences (50% of total incidents), followed by anti-social behaviour (33.3%). This pattern reflects a notable shift in crime dynamics, with violent offences accounting for 1.3 per 1,000 residents — still 50% below the UK average of 2.6 per 1,000. The seasonal context of September, marked by the start of the academic year and shorter evenings, may partly explain this trend, as increased social activity in schools and local businesses could contribute to higher incidents of interpersonal conflict. Anti-social behaviour, though lower than the UK average, dropped by 28.6% compared to August, due to targeted community initiatives or changes in local event calendars. The low rate of property crimes (4 incidents) — including shoplifting and other theft — suggests that Longton's built-up area within South Ribble may benefit from strong local deterrents, such as active community policing or well-lit public spaces. These factors, combined with the area's relatively low population density, likely create an environment where crime is both less frequent and less severe compared to the national picture.

September 2025 saw a dramatic 200% increase in violence and sexual offences, rising from 5 to 15 incidents. This surge, though still 50% below the UK average of 2.6 per 1,000, highlights a sharp shift in the crime mix toward violent offences. Anti-social behaviour, meanwhile, dropped by 28.6% to 10 incidents, maintaining its position 23% below the UK average of 1.2 per 1,000. Other notable changes include a doubling of both 'other theft' and 'other crime' categories, which now sit at 80% and 38% below their respective UK averages. These fluctuations suggest a possible reallocation of criminal activity, with violent offences becoming more prominent compared to property-related crimes. For residents, the 200% jump in violence and sexual offences is a stark reminder that even low-crime areas can experience sudden spikes, underscoring the need for continued vigilance and community engagement.

Longton's crime rate in September 2025 rose slightly to 2.7 per 1,000 residents from 2.6 per 1,000 in August, marking a 3.1% increase. This small upward trend contrasts with the area's overall position as one of the safest in the UK, remaining 63.5% below the national average of 7.4 per 1,000. Locally, this translates to one reported crime occurring for roughly every 377 residents over the course of the month — a figure that underscores the low frequency of incidents in this built-up area. On a daily basis, Longton recorded approximately one crime per day, a rate that is significantly lower than the UK average when scaled to the same population size. This consistency in low-level crime suggests that local policing strategies and community factors may be effectively maintaining safety, despite the minor month-on-month fluctuation. The population-scaled perspective further highlights that, for every 1,000 residents, Longton experiences fewer than three crimes annually, reinforcing its position as a relatively secure environment compared to the national context.