Crime in Longridge (Ribble Valley): statistics, rates and trends
630 crimes were recorded in Longridge (Ribble Valley) in the 12 months to July 2026, 66.4 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 9% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Longridge (Ribble Valley) at a glance
- Crime trends in Longridge (Ribble Valley)
- Types of crime in Longridge (Ribble Valley)
- Longridge (Ribble Valley) compared with nearby towns
- Areas within Longridge (Ribble Valley)
- Streets with the most crime in Longridge (Ribble Valley)
- What happened after crimes were reported in Longridge (Ribble Valley)
- Population and deprivation in Longridge (Ribble Valley)
- Questions about crime in Longridge (Ribble Valley)
- About this data
630 crimes were recorded in Longridge (Ribble Valley) in the 12 months to July 2026, 66.4 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 9% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 254 reports (40% of the total).
Of the 1,408 towns covered by this site, Longridge (Ribble Valley) has the 847th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Longridge (Ribble Valley) | Ribble Valley | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 630 | 3,320 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 66.4 | 50.5 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -9% | -4% | -1% |
| Population | 9,488 | 65,794 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Longridge (Ribble Valley) was highest in the year to July 2018 (822 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2020 (547). Over the whole period it fell 23%, against a fall of 4% across England and Wales. Rates use today's population for every year, so they show the direction of change rather than exact historic rates.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to July 2026 | 630 | 66.4 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 691 | 72.8 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 613 | 64.6 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 585 | 61.7 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 604 | 63.7 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 606 | 63.9 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 547 | 57.7 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 599 | 63.1 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 822 | 86.6 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 54 |
| June 2026 | 37 |
| May 2026 | 38 |
| April 2026 | 44 |
| March 2026 | 66 |
| February 2026 | 40 |
| January 2026 | 56 |
| December 2025 | 51 |
| November 2025 | 65 |
| October 2025 | 56 |
| September 2025 | 63 |
| August 2025 | 60 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Longridge (Ribble Valley) over the 12 months to July 2026. The index compares the local rate with England and Wales: 1.00 is the national rate, 2.00 is double it. The largest increases were in shoplifting (+22%) and violence and sexual offences (+15%).
The largest falls were in anti-social behaviour (-35%) and criminal damage and arson (-25%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 254 | 26.8 | 0.78 | +15% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 145 | 15.3 | 1.00 | -35% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 51 | 5.4 | 0.79 | -25% |
| Other theft | 44 | 4.6 | 0.73 | -14% |
| Shoplifting | 33 | 3.5 | 0.42 | +22% |
| Other crime | 25 | 2.6 | 1.25 | +32% |
| Public order | 25 | 2.6 | 0.40 | +4% |
| Burglary | 20 | 2.1 | 0.60 | -23% |
| Vehicle crime | 16 | 1.7 | 0.34 | -24% |
| Drugs | 9 | 0.9 | 0.29 | +125% |
| Bicycle theft | 4 | 0.4 | 0.51 | +33% |
| Possession of weapons | 3 | 0.3 | 0.33 | +50% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.1 | 0.08 | -67% |
Violence and sexual offences in Longridge (Ribble Valley)
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Longridge (Ribble Valley) recorded 254 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (26.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 15% on the year before. It made up 40.3% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Longridge (Ribble Valley)
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Longridge (Ribble Valley) recorded 145 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (15.3 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 35% on the year before. It made up 23.0% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Longridge (Ribble Valley)
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Longridge (Ribble Valley) recorded 51 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 25% on the year before. It made up 8.1% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Longridge (Ribble Valley)
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Longridge (Ribble Valley) recorded 44 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 14% on the year before. It made up 7.0% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Longridge (Ribble Valley)
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Longridge (Ribble Valley) recorded 33 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 22% on the year before. It made up 5.2% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Longridge (Ribble Valley)
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Longridge (Ribble Valley) recorded 25 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 32% on the year before. It made up 4.0% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Longridge (Ribble Valley)
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Longridge (Ribble Valley) recorded 25 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 4% on the year before. It made up 4.0% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Longridge (Ribble Valley)
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Longridge (Ribble Valley) recorded 20 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 23% on the year before. It made up 3.2% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Longridge (Ribble Valley)
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Longridge (Ribble Valley) recorded 16 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 24% on the year before. It made up 2.5% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Longridge (Ribble Valley)
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Longridge (Ribble Valley) recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 125% on the year before. It made up 1.4% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Longridge (Ribble Valley)
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Longridge (Ribble Valley) recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 33% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Longridge (Ribble Valley)
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Longridge (Ribble Valley) recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 50% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Longridge (Ribble Valley)
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Longridge (Ribble Valley) recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 67% on the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the towns closest to Longridge (Ribble Valley), for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Longridge (Ribble Valley).
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Longridge (Ribble Valley) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fulwood | 2,679 | 77.9 | +17% |
| Preston (Preston) | 15,987 | 161.4 | +143% |
| Cottam (Preston) | 528 | 54.6 | -18% |
| Blackburn (Blackburn with Darwen) | 14,478 | 114.1 | +72% |
| Bamber Bridge | 3,834 | 92.1 | +39% |
| Penwortham | 1,161 | 64.5 | -3% |
| Great Harwood | 1,101 | 96.0 | +45% |
| Rishton | 662 | 94.4 | +42% |
3 areas within Longridge (Ribble Valley), ordered by crime rate over the 12 months to July 2026. Derby & Thornley had the highest rate (96.3 per 1,000) and Dilworth the lowest (26.3). Busy town and city centres often show high rates because many of the people there do not live there.
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Derby & Thornley | Neighbourhood | 3,498 | 337 | 96.3 |
| Alston & Hothersall | Neighbourhood | 2,987 | 214 | 71.6 |
| Dilworth | Neighbourhood | 3,003 | 79 | 26.3 |
Police.uk records each crime at an approximate location, usually the centre of a nearby street or a landmark, to protect victims' privacy. These are the locations with the most reports in Longridge (Ribble Valley) over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Preston Road | 66 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 27 |
| On or near Lime Grove | 22 |
| On or near Nateby Close | 22 |
| On or near Foxglove Drive | 21 |
| On or near B6244 | 20 |
| On or near Chatburn Road | 17 |
| On or near Lee Street | 15 |
| On or near Ridge Court | 13 |
| On or near Green Lane | 11 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Longridge (Ribble Valley) over the 12 months to July 2026. Many cases are still open when the data is published, and anti-social behaviour has no outcome recorded, so these shares change as investigations finish.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 236 | 37.5% |
| Not recorded | 145 | 23.0% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 110 | 17.5% |
| Under investigation | 55 | 8.7% |
| Local resolution | 26 | 4.1% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 20 | 3.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 11 | 1.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 8 | 1.3% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 8 | 1.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 5 | 0.8% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.5% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.3% |
Longridge (Ribble Valley) has an estimated population of 9,488. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Longridge (Ribble Valley) sits in decile 7.9, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Longridge (Ribble Valley) |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 16.0% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 59.6% |
| Aged 65 and over | 24.4% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 75.2% |
| Social rented homes | 7.0% |
| Private rented homes | 17.7% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.9 |
Is Longridge (Ribble Valley) a safe place to live?
Longridge (Ribble Valley) recorded 66.4 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4. Crime is concentrated in a small number of places within most areas, often busy centres and transport hubs, so the rate for a single street can differ a lot from the area as a whole.
What is the most common crime in Longridge (Ribble Valley)?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 254 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (145).
Is crime in Longridge (Ribble Valley) going up or down?
Recorded crime in Longridge (Ribble Valley) was down 9% on the year before: 630 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 691 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Longridge (Ribble Valley)?
Longridge (Ribble Valley) is policed by Lancashire. Non-emergency crimes can be reported online to the force or by calling 101; in an emergency call 999.
How are these crime rates calculated?
Each rate is the number of crimes recorded by the police in the 12 months to July 2026, divided by the resident population and multiplied by 1,000. Crime data is from data.police.uk and population estimates are from the Office for National Statistics.
Figures are police-recorded crime published on data.police.uk, covering August 2017 to July 2026. Each crime is counted in the small area (LSOA) where it was recorded and added up to Longridge (Ribble Valley). Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.