Crime Rate in Chorley North East: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Chorley North East

The total recorded crimes in Chorley North East, Chorley, UK in February 2026 are around 15 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Chorley North East crime rate of 18.83 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 East, encompassing approximately 796 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Feb were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (-40.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Drugs: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Chorley North East Crime Hotspots

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

  • Railway Road with total crimes: 3
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 2
  • Heather Lea Drive with total crimes: 2

How safe is Chorley North East?

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

  • Relative to Chorley:

    • In 2024, Chorley North East demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Chorley average, with 344 crimes compared to 768.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Chorley North East recorded fewer crimes than 12 out of 13 other areas in the Chorley.

    • In 2023, Chorley North East had fewer crimes than the Chorley average, with 304 crimes compared to 728. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Chorley North East recorded fewer crimes than 12 out of 13 other areas in the Chorley.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Chorley, Chorley North East has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Chorley North East Crime Statstics

In 2024, the total Chorley North East crimes were 344. The crime rate of Chorley North East in 2024 was 431.73 (year) or 35.98 (month) ranking it 13 dangerous area in the Chorley.

In 2023, the total crimes in Chorley North East were around 304 crimes with yearly crime rate of 381.53 (year) or 31.79 (month) ranking 13 most dangerous area in the Chorley.

AreaFebruary 202620242023
CrimesRank (Chorley North East)CrimesRank (Chorley North East)CrimesRank (Chorley North East)
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
Adlington & AndertonNA NA503 11541 9
CoppullNA NA564 10472 10
Eccleston, Heskin & Charnock RichardNA NA457 12327 12
EuxtonNA NA303 14276 14

Chorley North East 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 6 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During January 2026, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (10 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

December 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 9 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (12 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

In October 2025, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (7 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (7 incidents) were the most common in September 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (4 incidents) also being high.

For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (14 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (9 incidents).

July 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 17 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (12 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

In May 2025, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (27 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (13 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (17 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Drugs (4 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (10 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (8 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 9 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 15 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20262
November 20253
October 20251
May 20252
April 20254
March 20252
February 20251

A total of 93 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.15 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20266
January 202610
December 20259
November 20256
October 20252
September 20257
August 20259
July 20257
June 20254
May 202513
April 20253
March 20258
February 20259

A total of 16 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. February 2026 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20263
December 20252
November 20251
October 20252
September 20252
August 20251
July 20251
June 20251
May 20251
March 20252

A total of 135 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.38 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20262
January 20262
December 20254
November 202512
October 20257
September 20254
August 202514
July 202517
June 202512
May 202527
April 202517
March 202510
February 20257

A total of 20 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
January 20261
November 20251
June 20252
February 20251

A total of 24 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20262
October 20256
August 20252
July 20255
April 20254
March 20255

A total of 12 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20251
November 20252
September 20251
April 20251
March 20251

A total of 4 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20251
June 20252
April 20251

A total of 1 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

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

MonthCount
March 20251

High Crime Locations Chorley North East in February 2026

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

1. Railway Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Parking Area (Map)
Total2
Drugs2
3. Heather Lea Drive (Map)
Total2
Vehicle crime2
4. Garden Street (Map)
Total2
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Berry Avenue (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Spring Crescent (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Gorse Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Richmond Close (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1
9. Larch Drive (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
10. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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