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 May 2025 are around 47 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Chorley North East crime rate of 58.99 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 May were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (27) incidents (58.82% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (333.33% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
Chorley North East Crime Hotspots

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

  • Queensway with total crimes: 12
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 3
  • Meadow Street with total crimes: 3

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 May 2025 the Chorley North East has recorded 47 crimes with crime rate of 58.99 ranking 9th out of 13 in the Chorley, UK

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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Chorley North East)CrimesRank (Chorley North East)CrimesRank (Chorley North East)
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
Buckshaw & Whittle77 5752 7410 11
Clayton West & Cuerden40 13705 9643 7
Croston, Mawdesley & Euxton South51 8744 8571 8
Adlington & Anderton43 11503 11541 9
Coppull45 10564 10472 10
Eccleston, Heskin & Charnock Richard42 12457 12327 12
Euxton26 14303 14276 14

Chorley North East Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (12 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Other theft saw the largest number of reported crimes with 7 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (11 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (5 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (5 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (3 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (5 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (4 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 14 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 13 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (28 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (22 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (13 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

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
May 202527
April 202517
March 202510
February 20257
January 20258
December 20243
November 202411
October 20243
September 20243
August 20245
July 202413
June 202422
May 20246

A total of 19 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20254
March 20252
February 20251
January 20252
December 20242
November 20241
October 20243
June 20242

A total of 121 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.31 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202513
April 20253
March 20258
February 20259
January 202512
December 20242
November 20245
October 20245
September 20245
August 20244
July 202414
June 202428
May 202413

A total of 28 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.55 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20251
March 20252
January 20256
December 20244
November 20242
October 20241
September 20243
August 20241
July 20241
June 20244

A total of 17 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20252
December 20242
November 20241
September 20241
August 20242
July 20242
June 20242
May 20244

A total of 13 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
February 20252
January 20251
August 20242
July 20241
June 20246

A total of 30 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20254
March 20255
December 20247
November 20244
October 20242
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
May 20244

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

MonthCount
April 20251

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20251
January 20251
November 20241
September 20243
August 20242
July 20242

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

MonthCount
March 20251
August 20241
June 20242

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20243

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241

High Crime Locations Chorley North East in May 2025

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

1. Queensway (Map)
Total12
Anti-social behaviour12
2. Parking Area (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Drugs1
3. Meadow Street (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
4. Ryecroft (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Dunham Drive (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
6. Town Lane (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
7. Hollin Lane (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Quarry Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
9. Garden Street (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Springside Gardens (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1

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