Crime Rate in Longton & Hutton West: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Longton & Hutton West

The total recorded crimes in Longton & Hutton West, South Ribble, UK in May 2025 are around 16 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Longton & Hutton West crime rate of 6.07 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Longton & Hutton West, encompassing approximately 2,634 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (400.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (-37.50% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)
Longton & Hutton West Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • East Square with total crimes: 5
  • Intack Road with total crimes: 1
  • Blackhurst Court with total crimes: 1

How safe is Longton & Hutton West?

To understand the safety of Longton & Hutton West, we need to analyze Longton & Hutton West crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to South Ribble:

    • In 2024, Longton & Hutton West demonstrated a lower crime volume than the South Ribble average, with 226 crimes compared to 506.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Longton & Hutton West recorded fewer crimes than 19 out of 22 other areas in the South Ribble.

    • In 2023, Longton & Hutton West had fewer crimes than the South Ribble average, with 173 crimes compared to 447. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Longton & Hutton West recorded fewer crimes than 17 out of 22 other areas in the South Ribble.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in South Ribble, Longton & Hutton West has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Negative changes in overall safety.

Longton & Hutton West Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Longton & Hutton West has recorded 16 crimes with crime rate of 6.07 ranking 22th out of 22 in the South Ribble, UK

In 2024, the total Longton & Hutton West crimes were 226. The crime rate of Longton & Hutton West in 2024 was 85.78 (year) or 7.15 (month) ranking it 20 dangerous area in the South Ribble.

In 2023, the total crimes in Longton & Hutton West were around 173 crimes with yearly crime rate of 65.66 (year) or 5.47 (month) ranking 18 most dangerous area in the South Ribble.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Longton & Hutton West)CrimesRank (Longton & Hutton West)CrimesRank (Longton & Hutton West)
Earnshaw Bridge66 31,563 11,299 1
Leyland Central97 11,019 2865 2
Middleforth68 2781 4668 5
Bamber Bridge East51 7859 3765 3
Bamber Bridge West53 6749 5729 4
Seven Stars65 4703 6664 6
Lostock Hall61 5548 9503 10
Broadfield37 12546 10586 7
Samlesbury & Walton39 9597 7525 8
St Ambrose37 11550 8515 9
Moss Side44 8443 13491 12
Coupe Green & Gregson Lane39 10480 11336 13
New Longton & Hutton East28 14376 14495 11
Farington West22 18446 12217 15
Buckshaw & Worden29 13280 16191 16
Broad Oak23 17298 15308 14
Farington East26 15236 19142 22
Walton-le-Dale West26 16138 22168 19
Hoole15 23253 17184 17
Howick & Priory17 21239 18168 20
Charnock22 19199 21141 23
Walton-le-Dale East19 20107 23143 21

Longton & Hutton West Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (5 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (8 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Vehicle crime (2 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (4 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (3 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 10 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (7 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 5 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (6 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

In October 2024, Vehicle crime dominated crime reports (4 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (6 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (4 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (5 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (2 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 11 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (28 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (8 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 81 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.23 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20251
March 20252
February 202510
January 20255
December 20245
November 20246
October 20244
September 20244
August 20242
July 20241
June 202428
May 20248

A total of 13 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20252
March 20253
February 20251
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 72 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.54 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20258
March 20254
February 20254
January 20257
December 20245
November 20246
October 20243
September 20246
August 20245
July 202411
June 20246
May 20242

A total of 18 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20252
March 20251
February 20251
January 20252
December 20244
November 20242
October 20241
July 20241
June 20242

A total of 11 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20251
January 20252
December 20241
November 20241
October 20242
September 20241
July 20242

A total of 11 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
January 20251
December 20241
October 20244
September 20242
July 20241

A total of 12 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
March 20252
December 20242
November 20242
October 20241
September 20241
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20251
January 20251

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
July 20241

A total of 10 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
December 20242
October 20241
June 20246

High Crime Locations Longton & Hutton West in May 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Longton & Hutton West postcode area is presented below.

1. East Square (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour2
Shoplifting2
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Intack Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Blackhurst Court (Map)
Total1
Shoplifting1
4. Pendlebury Close (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
5. Bank Close (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
6. Pear Tree Croft (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Seven Sands (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Long Croft (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
9. Birchwood Avenue (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
10. Stryands (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1

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