Crap Towns / Longton / Anti-social behaviour
How bad is anti-social behaviour in Longton?
The police recorded 12.4 anti-social behaviour incidents per 1,000 people a year in Longton from September 2023 to August 2026, 12% lower than the typical town's 14.1. In the 12 months to August 2026 it was 8.1, down from 11.8 in the 12 months to August 2024.
| Period | Here | Typical town |
|---|---|---|
| September 2023 to August 2024 | 11.8 | 13.7 |
| September 2024 to August 2025 | 17.1 | 13.9 |
| September 2025 to August 2026 | 8.1 | 13.3 |
| Town | Distance | Incidents per 1,000 people a year |
|---|---|---|
| Preston | 8.5 km | 52.6 |
| Chorley | 12.3 km | 33.8 |
| Cottam | 7.7 km | 29.6 |
| Bamber Bridge | 7.9 km | 29.0 |
| Leyland | 6.2 km | 28.3 |
| Kirkham | 8.8 km | 27.5 |
| Fulwood | 9.1 km | 22.5 |
| Euxton | 9.4 km | 17.1 |
| Penwortham | 4.9 km | 16.1 |
| Longton | – | 12.4 |
| Tarleton and Hesketh Bank | 4.6 km | 12.0 |
| The typical town | – | 14.1 |