Crap Towns / Longton / Reported problems
What gets reported on FixMyStreet in Longton?
In the year to 29 October 2026, 2 problems in Longton were reported on FixMyStreet: 1.8 per 10,000 people, 91% lower than the typical town's 20.4. Top of the list: potholes and bad road surfaces, with 1 report (0.9 per 10,000 people, 74% lower than the typical town's 3.4).
| Problem | Reports | Per 10,000 | Typical town |
|---|---|---|---|
| Potholes and road surface | 1 | 0.9 | 3.4 |
| Fly-tipping | 0 | 0.0 | 1.1 |
| Litter and bins | 0 | 0.0 | 0.9 |
| Dog fouling | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Graffiti and fly-posting | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Street lights | 0 | 0.0 | 0.7 |
| Abandoned vehicles | 1 | 0.9 | 0.9 |
| Everything else | 0 | 0.0 | 10.6 |
| Town | Distance | Reports per 10,000 people |
|---|---|---|
| Chorley | 12.3 km | 13.9 |
| Cottam | 7.7 km | 12.7 |
| Preston | 8.5 km | 12.4 |
| Fulwood | 9.1 km | 11.0 |
| Leyland | 6.2 km | 9.7 |
| Bamber Bridge | 7.9 km | 9.4 |
| Tarleton and Hesketh Bank | 4.6 km | 3.4 |
| Euxton | 9.4 km | 3.4 |
| Penwortham | 4.9 km | 3.4 |
| Kirkham | 8.8 km | 3.4 |
| Longton | – | 1.8 |
| The typical town | – | 20.4 |