Crime Rate in Chorley North & Astley: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Chorley North & Astley

The total recorded crimes in Chorley North & Astley, Chorley, UK in February 2026 are around 49 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Chorley North & Astley crime rate of 3.87 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 North & Astley, encompassing approximately 12,660 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Feb were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (29) incidents (3.57% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (-60.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (-75.00% decrease)
Chorley North & Astley Crime Hotspots

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

  • Euxton Lane with total crimes: 4
  • Cornflower Close with total crimes: 4
  • Great Meadow with total crimes: 3

How safe is Chorley North & Astley?

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

  • Relative to Chorley:

    • In 2024, Chorley North & Astley reported a higher crime volume than the Chorley average, with 838 crimes compared to 768. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Chorley North & Astley witnessed more crimes than 9 out of 13 other areas in the Chorley.

    • In 2023, Chorley North & Astley had fewer crimes than the Chorley average, with 701 crimes compared to 728. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Furthermore, Chorley North & Astley witnessed more crimes than 8 out of 13 other areas in the Chorley.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Chorley, Chorley North & Astley has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

Chorley North & Astley Crime Statstics

In 2024, the total Chorley North & Astley crimes were 838. The crime rate of Chorley North & Astley in 2024 was 66.19 (year) or 5.52 (month) ranking it 5 dangerous area in the Chorley.

In 2023, the total crimes in Chorley North & Astley were around 701 crimes with yearly crime rate of 55.37 (year) or 4.61 (month) ranking 6 most dangerous area in the Chorley.

AreaFebruary 202620242023
CrimesRank (Chorley North & Astley)CrimesRank (Chorley North & Astley)CrimesRank (Chorley North & Astley)
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
Clayton West & CuerdenNA NA705 9643 7
Buckshaw & WhittleNA NA752 7410 11
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

Chorley North & Astley 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 29 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During January 2026, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (28 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (12 cases).

December 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 48 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 21 incidents.

During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (29 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

In October 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (17 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (16 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (22 incidents) were the most common in September 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (20 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 (21 incidents).

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 34 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 12 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (31 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (23 cases).

In May 2025, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (30 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (15 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (26 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (19 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (26 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences 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 22 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 240 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 18.46 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20264
January 202610
December 202521
November 20258
October 202516
September 202522
August 202523
July 202512
June 202523
May 202530
April 202526
March 202526
February 202519

A total of 333 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 25.62 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 48 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202629
January 202628
December 202548
November 202529
October 202517
September 202520
August 202521
July 202534
June 202531
May 202515
April 202519
March 202520
February 202522

A total of 64 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.92 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20263
January 202612
December 20258
November 20254
October 20256
September 20255
August 20251
July 20256
June 20255
May 20254
April 20252
March 20255
February 20253

A total of 43 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.31 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20262
January 20267
December 20253
November 20251
October 20256
September 20254
August 20256
July 20251
June 20251
May 20253
April 20253
March 20252
February 20254

A total of 21 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. September 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20263
January 20262
December 20252
November 20251
October 20253
September 20254
August 20251
June 20252
May 20252
March 20251

A total of 21 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20263
December 20252
November 20252
September 20251
August 20252
June 20252
May 20254
April 20253
March 20252

A total of 17 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
January 20262
December 20252
November 20253
September 20251
August 20251
July 20254
June 20252
March 20251

A total of 35 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.92 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20263
January 20261
November 20251
October 20252
September 20252
August 20255
July 20253
June 20251
May 20258
April 20255
March 20252
February 20252

A total of 26 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.36 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
January 20262
December 20254
November 20254
October 20253
August 20253
July 20251
May 20251
April 20254
March 20251
February 20252

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
May 20251
February 20251

A total of 36 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
December 20254
November 20253
October 20252
September 20254
August 20256
July 20252
June 20253
May 20255
April 20252
March 20253
February 20251

A total of 7 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20252
November 20251
September 20251
May 20251
March 20251
February 20251

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20251
November 20251
October 20251
February 20251

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

MonthCount
May 20251

High Crime Locations Chorley North & Astley in February 2026

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Chorley North & Astley postcode area is presented below.

1. Euxton Lane (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
2. Cornflower Close (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4
3. Great Meadow (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
4. Browns Hey (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
5. Guildford Avenue (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
6. Carr Street (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
7. Buckshaw Hall Close (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
8. Supermarket (Map)
Total2
Shoplifting2
9. The Farthings (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
10. Banastre (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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