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 May 2025 are around 75 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Chorley North & Astley crime rate of 5.92 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 May were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (30) incidents (15.38% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (15) incidents (-21.05% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (8) incidents (60.00% increase)
Chorley North & Astley Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shakespeare Terrace with total crimes: 6
  • Granville Road with total crimes: 6
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 5

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 May 2025 the Chorley North & Astley has recorded 75 crimes with crime rate of 5.92 ranking 6th out of 13 in the Chorley, UK

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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Chorley North & Astley)CrimesRank (Chorley North & Astley)CrimesRank (Chorley North & Astley)
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
Buckshaw & Whittle77 5752 7410 11
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

Chorley North & Astley Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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.

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

December 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 8 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (23 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (23 cases).

In October 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (22 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (18 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (23 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (16 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (29 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (19 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 27 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 23 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (60 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (36 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (20 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (20 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 311 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 23.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 60 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202515
April 202519
March 202520
February 202522
January 202517
December 202422
November 202423
October 202418
September 202423
August 202429
July 202423
June 202460
May 202420

A total of 62 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20252
March 20255
February 20253
December 20242
November 20246
October 20243
September 20246
August 20248
July 20244
June 202412
May 20247

A total of 41 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.15 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20252
March 20253
February 20251
January 20254
December 20242
November 20244
October 20241
September 20242
August 20244
July 20242
June 20246
May 20245

A total of 291 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 22.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202530
April 202526
March 202526
February 202519
January 202519
December 20248
November 202423
October 202422
September 202416
August 202419
July 202427
June 202436
May 202420

A total of 29 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.64 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20254
March 20251
February 20252
January 20252
December 20245
November 20244
October 20243
August 20243
July 20242
May 20242

A total of 6 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
September 20241
August 20241
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 31 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.82 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20253
March 20252
January 20252
December 20242
November 20242
October 20245
September 20241
August 20246
July 20243
May 20241

A total of 48 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.69 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 43 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.91 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 20255
March 20252
February 20252
December 20242
October 20242
September 20243
August 20241
July 20245
June 20248
May 20245

A total of 33 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
March 20251
January 20251
December 20242
November 20242
October 20242
September 20249
August 20242
July 20242
June 20244
May 20246

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20251
February 20251
August 20242
July 20241

A total of 9 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
February 20251
December 20241
July 20241
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 12 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20254
December 20242
November 20242
October 20242
May 20241

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
July 20241
May 20241

High Crime Locations Chorley North & Astley in May 2025

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

1. Shakespeare Terrace (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour4
Vehicle crime2
2. Granville Road (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour5
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Parking Area (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour4
Violence and sexual offences1
4. The Crescent (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour1
5. Nab Road (Map)
Total5
Shoplifting5
6. Clough Acre (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Lancaster Court (Map)
Total3
Other theft2
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Hall Gate (Map)
Total2
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Blackburn Brow (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
10. Talbot Close (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2

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