Crime Rate in New Longton & Hutton East: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in New Longton & Hutton East

The total recorded crimes in New Longton & Hutton East, South Ribble, UK in May 2025 are around 28 as per the recent police data. This equates to a New Longton & Hutton East crime rate of 11.19 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 New Longton & Hutton East, encompassing approximately 2,503 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (16) incidents (-5.88% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (60.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
New Longton & Hutton East Crime Hotspots

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

  • Police Station with total crimes: 13
  • The Greenacres with total crimes: 2
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 2

How safe is New Longton & Hutton East?

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

  • Relative to South Ribble:

    • In 2024, New Longton & Hutton East demonstrated a lower crime volume than the South Ribble average, with 376 crimes compared to 506.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, New Longton & Hutton East recorded fewer crimes than 13 out of 22 other areas in the South Ribble.

    • In 2023, New Longton & Hutton East experienced a greater number of crimes than the South Ribble average, with 495 crimes compared to 447. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, New Longton & Hutton East witnessed more crimes than 12 out of 22 other areas in the South Ribble.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

New Longton & Hutton East Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the New Longton & Hutton East has recorded 28 crimes with crime rate of 11.19 ranking 14th out of 22 in the South Ribble, UK

In 2024, the total New Longton & Hutton East crimes were 376. The crime rate of New Longton & Hutton East in 2024 was 150.22 (year) or 12.52 (month) ranking it 14 dangerous area in the South Ribble.

In 2023, the total crimes in New Longton & Hutton East were around 495 crimes with yearly crime rate of 197.76 (year) or 16.48 (month) ranking 11 most dangerous area in the South Ribble.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (New Longton & Hutton East)CrimesRank (New Longton & Hutton East)CrimesRank (New Longton & Hutton East)
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
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
Longton & Hutton West16 22226 20173 18
Howick & Priory17 21239 18168 20
Charnock22 19199 21141 23
Walton-le-Dale East19 20107 23143 21

New Longton & Hutton East Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (16 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (8 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (17 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (5 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (10 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (4 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 8 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (13 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 15 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 (10 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

In October 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (21 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (8 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (19 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (10 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (12 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (7 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 11 incidents, and Other crime was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (28 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (14 cases).

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (18 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 88 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.77 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 20255
March 20254
February 20255
January 20256
December 20245
November 20246
October 20248
September 202410
August 20247
July 20245
June 202414
May 20245

A total of 14 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
March 20251
December 20242
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
May 20242

A total of 198 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 15.23 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202516
April 202517
March 202510
February 20258
January 202513
December 202415
November 202410
October 202421
September 202419
August 202412
July 202411
June 202428
May 202418

A total of 7 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
July 20241
May 20243

A total of 4 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
February 20251
June 20242

A total of 10 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20254
March 20252
October 20243
May 20241

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
December 20241
October 20243
August 20241
June 20242

A total of 26 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
February 20251
December 20241
November 20241
August 20246
July 20245
June 20246
May 20245

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20243

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241

High Crime Locations New Longton & Hutton East in May 2025

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

1. Police Station (Map)
Total13
Anti-social behaviour11
Violence and sexual offences2
2. The Greenacres (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Parking Area (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Wham Hey (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Old Pope Lane (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
6. Cage Lane (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Meadowcroft Gardens (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
8. The Dellway (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Anchor Drive (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
10. Parking Area (Map)
Total1
Other theft1

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