Crime Rate in Chorley: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Chorley

The total recorded crimes in Chorley, UK in May 2025 are around 947 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Chorley crime rate of 8.04 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Chorley, encompassing approximately 117,733 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (341) incidents (9.65% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (328) incidents (40.17% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (63) incidents (43.18% increase)
Chorley Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 12
  • Queensway with total crimes: 12
  • Pump House Lane with total crimes: 11

How safe is Chorley?

To understand the safety of Chorley, we need to analyze Chorley crime statistics in relation to both national and regional averages. This report will examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to the UK:

    • Chorley has recorded 10,746 crimes in the current year, resulting in a crime rate of 91.27 per 1,000 residents. This places it at rank 169 out of 331 in the UK, indicating it is safer than average.

    • Yearly trends show that in the previous year, the city recorded 10,199 crimes with a crime rate of 86.63, ranking it 175 in the UK. This an increase in crime suggests Negative changes.

  • Relative to Lancashire:

    • In 2024, Chorley demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Lancashire average, with 10746 crimes compared to 12352.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Chorley witnessed more crimes than 7 out of 11 other cities.

    • In 2023, Chorley had fewer crimes than the Lancashire average, with 10,199 crimes compared to 11,047. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the city within the region that year. Additionally, Chorley recorded fewer crimes than 6 out of 11 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Based on the available data, Chorley is considered safer compared to the national averages.

    • Compared to other cities in Lancashire, Chorley has a lower crime rate in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Negative changes in overall safety.

Chorley Crime Analysis: Ward & Area

The difference in crime rates between the most dangerous ward, Chorley South East & Heath Charnock (165 crimes), and the safest, Euxton (26 crimes), is 139 crimes. This measurable difference indicates a some disparity in safety across Chorley.

Similarly, the area of Chorley Town & South (167 crimes) reports a significantly higher crime count compared to Euxton (35 crimes), with a difference of 132 crimes. This measurable difference highlights the diverse crime landscape within Chorley.

Most Dangerous Wards:

Chorley South East & Heath Charnock165
Clayton East, Brindle & Hoghton105
Chorley East88
Chorley North West80
Buckshaw & Whittle77

Safest Wards:

Coppull45
Adlington & Anderton43
Eccleston, Heskin & Charnock Richard42
Clayton West & Cuerden40
Euxton26

Most Dangerous Areas:

Chorley Town & South167
Chorley North92
Clayton Brook90
Chorley South West80
Chorley West80

Safest Areas:

Clayton-le-Woods43
Eccleston & Charnock Richard42
Croston & Mawdesley42
Brindle & Withnell37
Euxton35

Chorley Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Chorley has recorded 947 crimes with crime rate of 8.04 ranking 161th out of 331 in the UK and ranked 6 out 331 in terms of total crimes and 9 in terms of crime rate in Lancashire.

In 2024, the total Chorley crimes were 10,746. The crime rate of Chorley in 2024 was 91.27 (year) or 7.61 (month) ranking it 169 danzarous in the UK. Chorley ranked 8 in terms of total crimes and 10 in terms of crime rate in Lancashire.

In 2023, the total crimes in Chorley were around 10,199 crimes with yearly crime rate of 86.63 (year) or 7.22 (month) ranking 175 out 331 most dangerous city in the UK. As compared to neighboring cities in Lancashire, Chorley ranked 6 out 331 in terms of total crimes or 9 as per crime rate of Chorley

CityMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Lancashire)CrimesRank (Lancashire)CrimesRank (Lancashire)
Ribble Valley359 123,928 123,356 12
West Lancashire906 119,771 118,857 11
Fylde606 107,627 96,872 10
Wyre960 810,924 89,988 8
South Ribble900 711,636 710,276 7
Rossendale638 67,759 66,653 6
Pendle1,024 511,071 59,360 5
Lancaster1,379 416,860 414,859 4
Hyndburn930 312,594 310,826 3
Preston2,117 225,090 222,940 2
Burnley1,656 120,223 118,377 1

Chorley Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (341 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (328 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (311 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (234 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (285 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (238 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 248 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 219 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (290 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (202 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 288 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 191 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (285 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (260 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (263 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (237 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (276 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (272 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (285 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (261 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 326 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 248 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (582 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (466 cases).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 444 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 37.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 76 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202548
April 202531
March 202533
February 202524
January 202524
December 202423
November 202427
October 202433
September 202437
August 202446
July 202442
June 202476

A total of 175 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202516
April 202519
March 202514
February 202515
January 202516
December 202412
November 20249
October 202413
September 20248
August 202417
July 202412
June 202424

A total of 3250 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 270.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 466 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025341
April 2025311
March 2025238
February 2025219
January 2025202
December 2024191
November 2024260
October 2024237
September 2024276
August 2024261
July 2024248
June 2024466

A total of 349 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 29.08 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 54 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202520
April 202521
March 202521
February 202521
January 202521
December 202433
November 202428
October 202424
September 202437
August 202431
July 202454
June 202438

A total of 68 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.18 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20255
March 20256
February 20253
January 20252
November 20242
October 20243
September 20245
August 20249
July 202410
June 202418

A total of 380 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 31.67 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 51 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202525
April 202538
March 202519
February 202513
January 202540
December 202428
November 202451
October 202451
September 202429
August 202436
July 202422
June 202428

A total of 708 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 59.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 130 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202563
April 202544
March 202549
February 202541
January 202538
December 202456
November 202460
October 202447
September 202469
August 202463
July 202448
June 2024130

A total of 82 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20254
March 20254
February 20257
January 20253
December 202410
November 20248
October 20246
September 20248
August 20249
July 20248
June 202412

A total of 560 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 46.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 86 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202527
April 202536
March 202545
February 202533
January 202543
December 202454
November 202446
October 202449
September 202449
August 202453
July 202439
June 202486

A total of 54 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.91 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20257
March 20256
February 20254
January 20255
November 20241
October 20243
September 20244
August 20246
July 20243
June 20248

A total of 33 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20253
March 20252
February 20252
January 20251
December 20242
November 20241
September 20243
August 20245
July 20242
June 202410

A total of 286 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 23.83 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202530
April 202517
March 202520
February 202522
January 202522
December 202421
November 202419
October 202417
September 202436
August 202427
July 202419
June 202436

A total of 506 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 42.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 70 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202532
April 202547
March 202543
February 202532
January 202539
December 202438
November 202441
October 202442
September 202434
August 202448
July 202440
June 202470

A total of 3686 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 307.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 582 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025328
April 2025234
March 2025285
February 2025248
January 2025290
December 2024288
November 2024285
October 2024263
September 2024272
August 2024285
July 2024326
June 2024582

High Crime Locations Chorley in May 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Chorley postcode area is presented below.

1. Parking Area (Map)
Total12
Anti-social behaviour8
Shoplifting2
Public order1
Other crime1
2. Queensway (Map)
Total12
Anti-social behaviour12
3. Pump House Lane (Map)
Total11
Violence and sexual offences10
Other crime1
4. Well Orchard (Map)
Total10
Anti-social behaviour6
Violence and sexual offences3
Other crime1
5. Dutch Barn Close (Map)
Total10
Violence and sexual offences8
Other theft1
Criminal damage and arson1
6. Shopping Area (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences4
Shoplifting3
Public order1

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