Crime Rate in Adlington & Anderton: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Adlington & Anderton

The total recorded crimes in Adlington & Anderton, Chorley, UK in February 2026 are around 29 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Adlington & Anderton crime rate of 4.09 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 Feb were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (14) incidents (16.67% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (5) incidents (400.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (-60.00% decrease)
Adlington & Anderton Crime Hotspots

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

  • Chorley Street with total crimes: 5
  • Windsor Avenue with total crimes: 2
  • Rothwell Road with total crimes: 2

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 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.

AreaFebruary 202620242023
CrimesRank (Adlington & Anderton)CrimesRank (Adlington & Anderton)CrimesRank (Adlington & Anderton)
Chorley South East & Heath CharnockNA NA1,787 12,234 1
Chorley EastNA NA1,132 21,200 2
Chorley North WestNA NA890 4906 3
Clayton East, Brindle & HoghtonNA NA952 3769 5
Chorley South WestNA NA775 6845 4
Chorley North & AstleyNA NA838 5701 6
Clayton West & CuerdenNA NA705 9643 7
Buckshaw & WhittleNA NA752 7410 11
Croston, Mawdesley & Euxton SouthNA NA744 8571 8
CoppullNA NA564 10472 10
Eccleston, Heskin & Charnock RichardNA NA457 12327 12
Chorley North EastNA NA344 13304 13
EuxtonNA NA303 14276 14

Adlington & Anderton Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

February 2026 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 14 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During January 2026, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (12 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (11 cases).

December 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 21 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 18 incidents.

During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (16 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

In October 2025, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (24 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (9 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (19 incidents) were the most common in September 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (14 incidents) also being high.

For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (9 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (8 incidents).

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.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 191 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 14.69 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202614
January 202612
December 202518
November 202516
October 20259
September 202519
August 20258
July 202520
June 202517
May 202516
April 202516
March 202514
February 202512

A total of 24 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.18 incidents per month. September 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
January 20261
December 20252
November 20251
October 20253
September 20255
August 20253
July 20253
June 20251
May 20251
March 20253

A total of 168 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.92 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20264
January 202610
December 202521
November 202510
October 202524
September 202514
August 20259
July 202515
June 20259
May 202514
April 20258
March 20258
February 202522

A total of 37 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.85 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
January 202611
December 20251
November 20251
October 20252
September 20253
August 20252
July 20253
June 20251
May 20255
April 20251
March 20254
February 20252

A total of 28 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.55 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20262
November 20251
October 20253
September 20252
August 20251
July 20253
June 20251
May 20252
April 202511
March 20251
February 20251

A total of 35 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.92 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20265
January 20261
December 20252
November 20251
September 20251
August 20252
July 20251
June 20254
May 20251
April 20256
March 20259
February 20252

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
October 20252

A total of 17 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.55 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
January 20262
December 20253
November 20251
September 20252
August 20252
July 20251
June 20252
May 20251
April 20251
February 20251

A total of 13 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20262
November 20252
September 20252
August 20251
July 20251
June 20252
March 20253

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20251
November 20251
August 20251
July 20251
February 20253

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20251
June 20251
May 20252
February 20252

A total of 11 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20253
October 20251
August 20253
July 20251
April 20252
March 20251

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 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

High Crime Locations Adlington & Anderton in February 2026

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

1. Chorley Street (Map)
Total5
Shoplifting4
Anti-social behaviour1
2. Windsor Avenue (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
3. Rothwell Road (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Grove Avenue (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Vehicle crime1
5. Acresfield (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Anderton Street (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
7. Gabbot Street (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Holden Street (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
9. Outterside Street (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
10. Brierfield Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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