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 July 2025 are around 32 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Chorley North East crime rate of 40.16 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 Jul were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (17) incidents (41.67% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (75.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Chorley North East Crime Hotspots

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

  • Gorse Close with total crimes: 3
  • Highfield with total crimes: 3
  • Abbeystead Gardens 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 July 2025 the Chorley North East has recorded 32 crimes with crime rate of 40.16 ranking 13th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Chorley North East)CrimesRank (Chorley North East)CrimesRank (Chorley North East)
Chorley South East & Heath Charnock132 11,787 12,234 1
Chorley East97 21,132 21,200 2
Chorley North West94 3890 4906 3
Clayton East, Brindle & Hoghton72 5952 3769 5
Chorley South West70 6775 6845 4
Buckshaw & Whittle78 4752 7410 11
Chorley North & Astley63 7838 5701 6
Clayton West & Cuerden62 8705 9643 7
Croston, Mawdesley & Euxton South61 9744 8571 8
Adlington & Anderton50 11503 11541 9
Coppull42 12564 10472 10
Eccleston, Heskin & Charnock Richard53 10457 12327 12
Euxton22 14303 14276 14

Chorley North East Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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.

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 123 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.25 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202517
June 202512
May 202527
April 202517
March 202510
February 20257
January 20258
December 20243
November 202411
October 20243
September 20243
August 20245

A total of 11 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 77 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.42 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20254
May 202513
April 20253
March 20258
February 20259
January 202512
December 20242
November 20245
October 20245
September 20245
August 20244

A total of 30 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 25 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 3 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20252
April 20251

A total of 8 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20252
May 20251
February 20252
January 20251
August 20242

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20252
February 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20243

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 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 17 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.12 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

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 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

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 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
August 20241

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 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 July 2025

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

1. Gorse Close (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Other theft1
2. Highfield (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson1
3. Abbeystead Gardens (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
4. Bridge Street (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Fishwick Lane (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
6. Mill Street (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
7. Merlin Close (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
8. Parking Area (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
9. Dunham Drive (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
10. Berry Avenue (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1

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