Crime Rate in Buckshaw & Whittle: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Buckshaw & Whittle

The total recorded crimes in Buckshaw & Whittle, Chorley, UK in May 2025 are around 77 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Buckshaw & Whittle crime rate of 4.71 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 May were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (31) incidents (121.43% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (27) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Other crime: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)
Buckshaw & Whittle Crime Hotspots

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

  • Rose Whittle Avenue with total crimes: 7
  • Blenheim Place with total crimes: 5
  • Unity Place 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 May 2025 the Buckshaw & Whittle has recorded 77 crimes with crime rate of 4.71 ranking 5th out of 13 in the Chorley, UK

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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Buckshaw & Whittle)CrimesRank (Buckshaw & Whittle)CrimesRank (Buckshaw & Whittle)
Chorley South East & Heath Charnock165 11,787 12,234 1
Chorley East88 31,132 21,200 2
Clayton East, Brindle & Hoghton105 2952 3769 5
Chorley North West80 4890 4906 3
Chorley South West63 7775 6845 4
Chorley North & Astley75 6838 5701 6
Clayton West & Cuerden40 13705 9643 7
Croston, Mawdesley & Euxton South51 8744 8571 8
Adlington & Anderton43 11503 11541 9
Chorley North East47 9344 13304 13
Coppull45 10564 10472 10
Eccleston, Heskin & Charnock Richard42 12457 12327 12
Euxton26 14303 14276 14

Buckshaw & Whittle Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (20 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (19 cases).

December 2024 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 November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (20 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (17 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (22 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (14 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (26 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (20 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (22 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (20 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 22 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 19 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (48 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (18 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (24 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (21 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 24 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20251
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20244
October 20242
September 20243
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 45 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20253
March 20254
February 20254
January 20252
December 20243
November 20243
October 20244
August 20243
July 20244
June 202410
May 20242

A total of 263 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 20.23 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 48 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202531
April 202514
March 202520
February 202515
January 202519
December 202415
November 20247
October 202414
September 202420
August 202420
July 202419
June 202448
May 202421

A total of 20 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
February 20252
November 20243
October 20241
September 20243
July 20244
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 34 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20253
March 20251
February 20252
January 20252
December 20241
November 20243
October 20241
September 20244
August 20243
July 20242
June 20246
May 20242

A total of 10 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20251
February 20252
December 20241
November 20241
July 20242
June 20242

A total of 59 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.54 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20254
March 20254
February 20255
January 20256
December 20245
November 20244
October 20243
September 20245
August 20246
July 20243
June 20248
May 20243

A total of 291 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 22.38 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202527
April 202518
March 202525
February 202527
January 202520
December 202420
November 202420
October 202422
September 202426
August 202422
July 202422
June 202418
May 202424

A total of 64 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.92 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
March 20251
February 20251
January 202514
December 20241
November 202417
October 20248
September 20245
August 20242
July 20243
June 20248
May 20241

A total of 14 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20253
March 20251
February 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
July 20243
June 20242

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
July 20242
May 20241

A total of 6 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
January 20251
July 20242
June 20242

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
August 20241
June 20242

High Crime Locations Buckshaw & Whittle in May 2025

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

1. Rose Whittle Avenue (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson1
2. Blenheim Place (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
Other crime1
3. Unity Place (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour4
4. Irvine Place (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
5. Church Hill (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
6. Petrol Station (Map)
Total3
Other theft2
Burglary1
7. Hendon Court (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour3
8. Chorley Old Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Paradise Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
10. Barnes Wallis Way (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1

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