Crime Rate in Buckshaw & Whittle: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Buckshaw & Whittle

The total recorded crimes in Buckshaw & Whittle, Chorley, UK in February 2026 are around 43 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Buckshaw & Whittle crime rate of 2.63 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 Buckshaw & Whittle, encompassing approximately 16,351 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Feb were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (20) incidents (-23.08% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (-58.82% decrease)
  • Other theft: (5) incidents (25.00% increase)
Buckshaw & Whittle Crime Hotspots

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

  • Barnes Wallis Way with total crimes: 5
  • Waterhouse Green with total crimes: 5
  • Lancaster Way with total crimes: 4

How safe is Buckshaw & Whittle?

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

  • Relative to Chorley:

    • In 2024, Buckshaw & Whittle demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Chorley average, with 752 crimes compared to 768.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Buckshaw & Whittle witnessed more crimes than 7 out of 13 other areas in the Chorley.

    • In 2023, Buckshaw & Whittle had fewer crimes than the Chorley average, with 410 crimes compared to 728. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Buckshaw & Whittle recorded fewer crimes than 10 out of 13 other areas in the Chorley.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Buckshaw & Whittle Crime Statstics

In 2024, the total Buckshaw & Whittle crimes were 752. The crime rate of Buckshaw & Whittle in 2024 was 45.99 (year) or 3.83 (month) ranking it 7 dangerous area in the Chorley.

In 2023, the total crimes in Buckshaw & Whittle were around 410 crimes with yearly crime rate of 25.07 (year) or 2.09 (month) ranking 11 most dangerous area in the Chorley.

AreaFebruary 202620242023
CrimesRank (Buckshaw & Whittle)CrimesRank (Buckshaw & Whittle)CrimesRank (Buckshaw & Whittle)
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
Croston, Mawdesley & Euxton SouthNA NA744 8571 8
Adlington & AndertonNA NA503 11541 9
CoppullNA NA564 10472 10
Eccleston, Heskin & Charnock RichardNA NA457 12327 12
Chorley North EastNA NA344 13304 13
EuxtonNA NA303 14276 14

Buckshaw & Whittle 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 20 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During January 2026, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (26 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (17 cases).

December 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 25 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (19 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (17 cases).

In October 2025, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (25 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (13 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (25 incidents) were the most common in September 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (16 incidents) also being high.

For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (23 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (14 incidents).

July 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 44 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 20 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (25 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (14 cases).

In May 2025, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (31 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (27 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (18 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (14 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (25 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (20 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 27 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 16 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20262
January 20262
August 20253
July 20253
June 20251
May 20253
February 20252

A total of 254 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 19.54 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20267
January 202617
December 20259
November 202519
October 202525
September 202516
August 202523
July 202544
June 202514
May 202531
April 202514
March 202520
February 202515

A total of 17 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. February 2026 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20263
January 20262
November 20252
October 20252
September 20251
July 20252
April 20253
March 20251
February 20251

A total of 33 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.54 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
January 20263
December 20256
November 20254
October 20253
September 20251
August 20252
July 20252
June 20251
May 20254
April 20253
March 20251
February 20252

A total of 48 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.69 incidents per month. February 2026 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20265
January 20264
December 20253
November 20255
October 20254
September 20252
August 20255
July 20251
June 20253
May 20253
April 20254
March 20254
February 20255

A total of 282 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 21.69 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202620
January 202626
December 202525
November 202517
October 202513
September 202525
August 202514
July 202520
June 202525
May 202527
April 202518
March 202525
February 202527

A total of 12 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
January 20261
November 20251
October 20251
September 20251
August 20251
June 20252
May 20251
March 20251
February 20252

A total of 26 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20262
January 20261
December 20252
October 20254
September 20251
August 20259
July 20251
June 20251
May 20251
April 20252
March 20251
February 20251

A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
January 20261
December 20251
September 20251
August 20252
May 20254
April 20251
February 20251

A total of 31 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.58 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20251
August 20251
April 20251

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20251
April 20251

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
February 20251

High Crime Locations Buckshaw & Whittle in February 2026

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

1. Barnes Wallis Way (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour3
Shoplifting2
2. Waterhouse Green (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences5
3. Lancaster Way (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
Shoplifting1
4. Stirling Drive (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
5. Oakbridge Drive (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Hendon Court (Map)
Total2
Other crime1
Public order1
7. Mount Pleasant (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Alker Lane (Map)
Total1
Burglary1
9. Aycliffe Drive (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
10. Buckshaw Avenue (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1

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