Crime in Longridge (Ribble Valley): statistics, rates and trends
630 crimes were recorded in Longridge (Ribble Valley) in the 12 months to August 2026, 66.4 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 10% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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)
- Demographics of Longridge (Ribble Valley)
- Questions about crime in Longridge (Ribble Valley)
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (266), anti-social behaviour (130) and other theft (48) made up 70% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 842nd of the 1,390 towns covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Longridge (Ribble Valley) | Ribble Valley | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 630 | 3,311 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 66.4 | 50.3 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -10% | -5% | -1% |
| Population | 9,488 | 65,794 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Longridge (Ribble Valley) peaked in the year to August 2018 (830 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2019 (556). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 24%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 630 | 66.4 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 701 | 73.9 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 613 | 64.6 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 602 | 63.4 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 601 | 63.3 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 587 | 61.9 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 570 | 60.1 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 556 | 58.6 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 830 | 87.5 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 60 |
| 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 |
Compared with England and Wales, Longridge (Ribble Valley) recorded notably more other crime (40% above the national rate), and notably less public order (56% below) and shoplifting (53% below). On the year before, shoplifting rose from 27 to 38 and public order rose from 23 to 28, while anti-social behaviour fell from 225 to 130 and criminal damage and arson fell from 68 to 44.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 266 | 28.0 | 34.2 | +20% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 130 | 13.7 | 15.4 | -42% |
| Other theft | 48 | 5.1 | 6.4 | -6% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 44 | 4.6 | 6.7 | -35% |
| Shoplifting | 38 | 4.0 | 8.5 | +41% |
| Other crime | 28 | 3.0 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Public order | 28 | 3.0 | 6.7 | +22% |
| Burglary | 16 | 1.7 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 15 | 1.6 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Drugs | 10 | 1.1 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 0.3 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 3 | 0.3 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.1 | 1.4 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
6 of the 8 nearest towns have a higher crime rate than Longridge (Ribble Valley); the highest is Preston (Preston) (160.6 per 1,000) and the lowest Cottam (Preston) (52.7).
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Longridge (Ribble Valley) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fulwood | 2,656 | 77.2 | +16% |
| Preston (Preston) | 15,909 | 160.6 | +142% |
| Cottam (Preston) | 509 | 52.7 | -21% |
| Blackburn (Blackburn with Darwen) | 14,354 | 113.1 | +70% |
| Bamber Bridge | 3,825 | 91.9 | +38% |
| Penwortham | 1,130 | 62.8 | -5% |
| Great Harwood | 1,062 | 92.6 | +39% |
| Rishton | 638 | 91.0 | +37% |
Of the 3 areas within Longridge (Ribble Valley), Derby & Thornley had the highest crime rate (97.2 per 1,000) and Dilworth the lowest (25.3), 4 times apart.
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Derby & Thornley | Neighbourhood | 3,498 | 340 | 97.2 |
| Alston & Hothersall | Neighbourhood | 2,987 | 214 | 71.6 |
| Dilworth | Neighbourhood | 3,003 | 76 | 25.3 |
The 10 locations below account for 37% of the crime recorded in Longridge (Ribble Valley) over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Preston Road” (66).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Preston Road | 66 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 27 |
| On or near Lime Grove | 24 |
| On or near Foxglove Drive | 22 |
| On or near Nateby Close | 21 |
| On or near B6244 | 18 |
| On or near Chatburn Road | 17 |
| On or near Lee Street | 13 |
| On or near Ridge Court | 13 |
| On or near Fairsnape Avenue | 12 |
Of the 500 crimes in Longridge (Ribble Valley) with a recorded outcome, 20% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 2.8% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 130 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 243 | 48.6% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 98 | 19.6% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 68 | 13.6% | 11.5% |
| Local resolution | 24 | 4.8% | 3.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 16 | 3.2% | 2.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 16 | 3.2% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 14 | 2.8% | 5.2% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 8 | 1.6% | 1.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 5 | 1.0% | 0.6% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 4 | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.2% | 0.3% |
Longridge (Ribble Valley) has an estimated population of 9,488 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has less social housing (7.0%, against 17.1%), fewer students (4.3%, against 7.9%) and fewer households without a car (14%, against 23%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Longridge (Ribble Valley) average decile 7.9 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Longridge (Ribble Valley) | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 16.0% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 24.4% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 59.8% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 1.6% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 28.8% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.3% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 33.6% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 16.2% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 13.9% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 75.2% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 7.0% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 17.7% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.9 | 5.5 (England) |
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 August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 842nd of the 1,390 towns on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were other crime.
What is the most common crime in Longridge (Ribble Valley)?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 266 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (130).
Is crime in Longridge (Ribble Valley) going up or down?
Recorded crime in Longridge (Ribble Valley) was down 10% on the year before: 630 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 701 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Longridge (Ribble Valley)?
About 9,488 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 24% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Longridge (Ribble Valley)?
Longridge (Ribble Valley) is policed by Lancashire.
Police-recorded crime from data.police.uk (September 2017 to August 2026), ONS population estimates and Census 2021. Definitions and limitations: methodology.