The total recorded crimes in Chorley, UK in July 2025 are around 928 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Chorley crime rate of 7.88 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 TypesThe most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:
The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,
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.
The difference in crime rates between the most dangerous ward, Chorley South East & Heath Charnock (132 crimes), and the safest, Euxton (22 crimes), is 110 crimes. This measurable difference indicates a some disparity in safety across Chorley.
Similarly, the area of Chorley Town & South (140 crimes) reports a significantly higher crime count compared to Brindle & Withnell (31 crimes), with a difference of 109 crimes. This measurable difference highlights the diverse crime landscape within Chorley.
| Chorley South East & Heath Charnock | 132 |
| Chorley East | 97 |
| Chorley North West | 94 |
| Buckshaw & Whittle | 78 |
| Clayton East, Brindle & Hoghton | 72 |
| Eccleston, Heskin & Charnock Richard | 53 |
| Adlington & Anderton | 50 |
| Coppull | 42 |
| Chorley North East | 32 |
| Euxton | 22 |
| Chorley Town & South | 140 |
| Chorley North | 100 |
| Chorley West | 93 |
| Chorley South West | 82 |
| Chorley East | 77 |
| Croston & Mawdesley | 52 |
| Coppull | 42 |
| Whittle-le-Woods & Anglezarke | 38 |
| Euxton | 31 |
| Brindle & Withnell | 31 |
In July 2025 the Chorley has recorded 928 crimes with crime rate of 7.88 ranking 196th out of 331 in the UK and ranked 9 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
| City | July 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes | Rank (Lancashire) | Crimes | Rank (Lancashire) | Crimes | Rank (Lancashire) | |
| Ribble Valley | 329 | 12 | 3,928 | 12 | 3,356 | 12 |
| West Lancashire | 1,002 | 11 | 9,771 | 11 | 8,857 | 11 |
| Fylde | 711 | 10 | 7,627 | 9 | 6,872 | 10 |
| Wyre | 952 | 8 | 10,924 | 8 | 9,988 | 8 |
| South Ribble | 994 | 7 | 11,636 | 7 | 10,276 | 7 |
| Rossendale | 638 | 6 | 7,759 | 6 | 6,653 | 6 |
| Pendle | 974 | 5 | 11,071 | 5 | 9,360 | 5 |
| Lancaster | 1,328 | 4 | 16,860 | 4 | 14,859 | 4 |
| Hyndburn | 1,103 | 3 | 12,594 | 3 | 10,826 | 3 |
| Preston | 2,146 | 2 | 25,090 | 2 | 22,940 | 2 |
| Burnley | 1,677 | 1 | 20,223 | 1 | 18,377 | 1 |
July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 358 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 307 incidents.
During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (346 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (283 cases).
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).
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|
A total of 36 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 5.14 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 8 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2025 | 7 |
| June 2025 | 8 |
| May 2025 | 3 |
| April 2025 | 4 |
| March 2025 | 4 |
| February 2025 | 7 |
| January 2025 | 3 |
A total of 147 Other crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 21.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 30 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2025 | 20 |
| June 2025 | 16 |
| May 2025 | 30 |
| April 2025 | 17 |
| March 2025 | 20 |
| February 2025 | 22 |
| January 2025 | 22 |
A total of 260 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 37.14 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 47 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2025 | 21 |
| June 2025 | 46 |
| May 2025 | 32 |
| April 2025 | 47 |
| March 2025 | 43 |
| February 2025 | 32 |
| January 2025 | 39 |
A total of 25 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.57 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2025 | 2 |
| June 2025 | 2 |
| May 2025 | 5 |
| April 2025 | 5 |
| March 2025 | 6 |
| February 2025 | 3 |
| January 2025 | 2 |
A total of 113 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 16.14 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 19 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2025 | 15 |
| June 2025 | 18 |
| May 2025 | 16 |
| April 2025 | 19 |
| March 2025 | 14 |
| February 2025 | 15 |
| January 2025 | 16 |
A total of 2089 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 298.43 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 358 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2025 | 358 |
| June 2025 | 346 |
| May 2025 | 328 |
| April 2025 | 234 |
| March 2025 | 285 |
| February 2025 | 248 |
| January 2025 | 290 |
A total of 260 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 37.14 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 45 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2025 | 42 |
| June 2025 | 34 |
| May 2025 | 27 |
| April 2025 | 36 |
| March 2025 | 45 |
| February 2025 | 33 |
| January 2025 | 43 |
A total of 40 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 5.71 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 7 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2025 | 6 |
| June 2025 | 5 |
| May 2025 | 7 |
| April 2025 | 7 |
| March 2025 | 6 |
| February 2025 | 4 |
| January 2025 | 5 |
A total of 225 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 32.14 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 48 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2025 | 31 |
| June 2025 | 34 |
| May 2025 | 48 |
| April 2025 | 31 |
| March 2025 | 33 |
| February 2025 | 24 |
| January 2025 | 24 |
A total of 366 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 52.29 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 71 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2025 | 71 |
| June 2025 | 60 |
| May 2025 | 63 |
| April 2025 | 44 |
| March 2025 | 49 |
| February 2025 | 41 |
| January 2025 | 38 |
A total of 16 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2025 | 2 |
| June 2025 | 4 |
| May 2025 | 2 |
| April 2025 | 3 |
| March 2025 | 2 |
| February 2025 | 2 |
| January 2025 | 1 |
A total of 186 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 26.57 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 40 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2025 | 28 |
| June 2025 | 23 |
| May 2025 | 25 |
| April 2025 | 38 |
| March 2025 | 19 |
| February 2025 | 13 |
| January 2025 | 40 |
A total of 1901 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 271.57 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 341 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2025 | 307 |
| June 2025 | 283 |
| May 2025 | 341 |
| April 2025 | 311 |
| March 2025 | 238 |
| February 2025 | 219 |
| January 2025 | 202 |
A total of 131 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 18.71 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 21 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2025 | 18 |
| June 2025 | 9 |
| May 2025 | 20 |
| April 2025 | 21 |
| March 2025 | 21 |
| February 2025 | 21 |
| January 2025 | 21 |
A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Chorley postcode area is presented below.
| Total | 25 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 16 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 6 |
| Public order | 2 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Total | 15 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 11 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 2 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Other crime | 1 |
| Total | 14 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 9 |
| Other crime | 3 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 |
| Total | 11 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 4 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 3 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 2 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Total | 11 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 10 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Total | 8 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 5 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |