Crime Rate in Adlington & Anderton: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Adlington & Anderton

The total recorded crimes in Adlington & Anderton, Chorley, UK in July 2025 are around 50 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Adlington & Anderton crime rate of 7.05 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 Adlington & Anderton, encompassing approximately 7,097 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (20) incidents (17.65% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (15) incidents (66.67% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
Adlington & Anderton Crime Hotspots

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

  • Highfield Road North with total crimes: 5
  • Melling Close with total crimes: 4
  • Market Place with total crimes: 3

How safe is Adlington & Anderton?

To understand the safety of Adlington & Anderton, we need to analyze Adlington & Anderton crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Chorley:

    • In 2024, Adlington & Anderton demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Chorley average, with 503 crimes compared to 768.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Adlington & Anderton recorded fewer crimes than 10 out of 13 other areas in the Chorley.

    • In 2023, Adlington & Anderton had fewer crimes than the Chorley average, with 541 crimes compared to 728. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Adlington & Anderton recorded fewer crimes than 8 out of 13 other areas in the Chorley.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Chorley, Adlington & Anderton has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Adlington & Anderton Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Adlington & Anderton has recorded 50 crimes with crime rate of 7.05 ranking 11th out of 13 in the Chorley, UK

In 2024, the total Adlington & Anderton crimes were 503. The crime rate of Adlington & Anderton in 2024 was 70.87 (year) or 5.91 (month) ranking it 11 dangerous area in the Chorley.

In 2023, the total crimes in Adlington & Anderton were around 541 crimes with yearly crime rate of 76.23 (year) or 6.35 (month) ranking 9 most dangerous area in the Chorley.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Adlington & Anderton)CrimesRank (Adlington & Anderton)CrimesRank (Adlington & Anderton)
Chorley South East & Heath Charnock132 11,787 12,234 1
Chorley East97 21,132 21,200 2
Chorley North West94 3890 4906 3
Clayton East, Brindle & Hoghton72 5952 3769 5
Chorley South West70 6775 6845 4
Buckshaw & Whittle78 4752 7410 11
Chorley North & Astley63 7838 5701 6
Clayton West & Cuerden62 8705 9643 7
Croston, Mawdesley & Euxton South61 9744 8571 8
Coppull42 12564 10472 10
Eccleston, Heskin & Charnock Richard53 10457 12327 12
Chorley North East32 13344 13304 13
Euxton22 14303 14276 14

Adlington & Anderton Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 20 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 15 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (17 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (9 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (16 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (14 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (16 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Vehicle crime (11 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (14 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (9 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 22 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 12 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (17 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (9 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 14 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (17 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (13 cases).

In October 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (7 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (10 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (7 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (14 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (11 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 33 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20251
May 20255
April 20251
March 20254
February 20252
January 20253
December 20246
November 20242
October 20242
September 20242
August 20242

A total of 134 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.17 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202515
June 20259
May 202514
April 20258
March 20258
February 202522
January 20259
December 20248
November 202413
October 20247
September 202410
August 202411

A total of 171 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.25 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202520
June 202517
May 202516
April 202516
March 202514
February 202512
January 202517
December 202414
November 202417
October 20247
September 20247
August 202414

A total of 34 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.09 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20251
May 20252
April 202511
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
December 20242
November 20246
October 20245
August 20241

A total of 10 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
April 20252
March 20251
December 20241
November 20242
October 20241
September 20242

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
February 20253

A total of 19 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20251
May 20251
March 20253
January 20254
December 20241
November 20242
October 20242
September 20242

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.12 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20252
May 20251
April 20251
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
August 20241

A total of 15 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20252
March 20253
January 20251
December 20243
November 20241
October 20242
August 20242

A total of 48 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.36 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20254
May 20251
April 20256
March 20259
February 20252
January 20256
December 20246
November 20248
September 20244
August 20241

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20251
February 20251
January 20251
October 20241

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
May 20252
February 20252
September 20241

High Crime Locations Adlington & Anderton in July 2025

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

1. Highfield Road North (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Other theft1
Robbery1
2. Melling Close (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
3. Market Place (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Vehicle crime1
4. Belmont Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
5. Supermarket (Map)
Total3
Other theft1
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Walton Street (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
7. Smith Street (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
8. Grimeford Lane (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
9. Lancaster Close (Map)
Total2
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Brook Street (Map)
Total2
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1

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