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 March 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 Mar were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Other crime: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Longton & Hutton West Crime Hotspots

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

  • Auburn Avenue with total crimes: 2
  • Rymer Grove with total crimes: 2
  • Pendlebury Close with total crimes: 2

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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 March 2025 the Longton & Hutton West has recorded 16 crimes with crime rate of 6.07 ranking 19th 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.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (South Ribble)CrimesRank (South Ribble)CrimesRank (South Ribble)
Earnshaw Bridge111 11,563 11,299 1
Leyland Central103 21,019 2865 2
Bamber Bridge East69 3859 3765 3
Bamber Bridge West64 5749 5729 4
Middleforth65 4781 4668 5
Seven Stars62 6703 6664 6
Broadfield45 7546 10586 7
Samlesbury & Walton44 8597 7525 8
St Ambrose43 9550 8515 9
Lostock Hall31 12548 9503 10
Moss Side40 10443 13491 12
New Longton & Hutton East18 18376 14495 11
Coupe Green & Gregson Lane37 11480 11336 13
Farington West29 13446 12217 15
Broad Oak20 17298 15308 14
Hoole26 14253 17184 17
Charnock24 15199 21141 23
Buckshaw & Worden23 16280 16191 16
Howick & Priory16 20239 18168 20
Walton-le-Dale West12 22138 22168 19
Farington East12 21236 19142 22
Walton-le-Dale East11 23107 23143 21

Longton & Hutton West Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (8 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (6 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
July 20241
April 20241

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 11 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20251
June 20242
May 20242
April 20243

A total of 65 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.42 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

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

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20251

A total of 83 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 28 reported cases.

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

A total of 11 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 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
March 20251
January 20252
December 20241
November 20241
October 20242
September 20241
July 20242
April 20241

A total of 15 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 10 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 10 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 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 March 2025

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

1. Auburn Avenue (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
2. Rymer Grove (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
3. Pendlebury Close (Map)
Total2
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. East Square (Map)
Total2
Shoplifting2
5. Collinwood Gardens (Map)
Total1
Other crime1
6. Top Acre (Map)
Total1
Burglary1
7. Franklands Fold (Map)
Total1
Shoplifting1
8. The Coppice (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
9. Pear Tree Croft (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
10. Birkdale Close (Map)
Total1
Other theft1

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