Crap Towns / Longton / Criminal damage
How bad is criminal damage in Longton?
The police recorded 2.9 crimes of criminal damage and arson per 1,000 people a year in Longton from September 2023 to August 2026, 59% lower than the typical town's 7.0. In the 12 months to August 2026 it was 3.8, up from 2.3 in the 12 months to August 2024.
| Period | Here | Typical town |
|---|---|---|
| September 2023 to August 2024 | 2.3 | 7.3 |
| September 2024 to August 2025 | 2.7 | 6.9 |
| September 2025 to August 2026 | 3.8 | 6.6 |
| Town | Distance | Crimes per 1,000 people a year |
|---|---|---|
| Preston | 8.5 km | 13.4 |
| Kirkham | 8.8 km | 9.0 |
| Chorley | 12.3 km | 8.9 |
| Cottam | 7.7 km | 7.9 |
| Bamber Bridge | 7.9 km | 7.4 |
| Leyland | 6.2 km | 7.1 |
| Fulwood | 9.1 km | 5.8 |
| Penwortham | 4.9 km | 4.4 |
| Euxton | 9.4 km | 3.7 |
| Longton | – | 2.9 |
| Tarleton and Hesketh Bank | 4.6 km | 2.1 |
| The typical town | – | 7.0 |