Total Crime Rate
33.6 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Longworth Road area has the 29th lowest crime rate of 57 local areas in Billington & Langho , and the 82nd lowest crime rate of 200 local areas in Ribble Valley .
This postcode forms a relatively safe pocket compared with the surrounding streets. Neighbouring areas record much higher crime levels, even though this postcode itself remains comparatively low-crime.
The overall crime rate in the area around Longworth Road (BB7 9TS) in the last 12 months was 33.6 per 1,000 residents and was 35.2% lower than the Billington & Langho average (51.8 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 8 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , down -80.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 66.7% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( -80.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 8 (≈ 17.9 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -20.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -49.5% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Longworth Road (BB7 9TS), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Sunnyside Avenue, where police recorded 8 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Walmsley Brow (3 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.
View Crime In Billington & Langho| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Chapel Rise | Under investigation |
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