Crime Rate in Chorley East: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Chorley East

The total recorded crimes in Chorley East, Chorley, UK in May 2025 are around 88 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Chorley East crime rate of 4.23 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 East, encompassing approximately 20,826 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (33) incidents (22.22% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (29) incidents (61.11% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (6) incidents (200.00% increase)
Chorley East Crime Hotspots

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

  • Stratford Road with total crimes: 5
  • Brighton Street with total crimes: 4
  • Colyton Road with total crimes: 3

How safe is Chorley East?

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

  • Relative to Chorley:

    • In 2024, Chorley East reported a higher crime volume than the Chorley average, with 1,132 crimes compared to 768. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Chorley East witnessed more crimes than 12 out of 13 other areas in the Chorley.

    • In 2023, Chorley East experienced a greater number of crimes than the Chorley average, with 1,200 crimes compared to 728. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Chorley East witnessed more crimes than 12 out of 13 other areas in the Chorley.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Chorley East Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Chorley East has recorded 88 crimes with crime rate of 4.23 ranking 3th out of 13 in the Chorley, UK

In 2024, the total Chorley East crimes were 1,132. The crime rate of Chorley East in 2024 was 54.35 (year) or 4.53 (month) ranking it 2 dangerous area in the Chorley.

In 2023, the total crimes in Chorley East were around 1,200 crimes with yearly crime rate of 57.62 (year) or 4.80 (month) ranking 2 most dangerous area in the Chorley.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Chorley East)CrimesRank (Chorley East)CrimesRank (Chorley East)
Chorley South East & Heath Charnock165 11,787 12,234 1
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
Chorley North East47 9344 13304 13
Coppull45 10564 10472 10
Eccleston, Heskin & Charnock Richard42 12457 12327 12
Euxton26 14303 14276 14

Chorley East Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (33 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (29 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (27 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (18 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (24 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (17 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 31 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 16 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (38 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (18 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 30 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 23 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (22 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (20 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (29 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (21 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (33 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (31 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (42 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (31 incidents).

July 2024 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 19 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (50 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (48 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (31 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (23 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 101 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.77 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20252
March 20255
February 20253
January 20256
December 20247
November 202410
October 20247
September 20249
August 202410
July 20248
June 202420
May 20248

A total of 413 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 31.77 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 48 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202533
April 202527
March 202517
February 202531
January 202538
December 202430
November 202420
October 202429
September 202433
August 202442
July 202434
June 202448
May 202431

A total of 325 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 25.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 50 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202529
April 202518
March 202524
February 202516
January 202518
December 202423
November 202422
October 202421
September 202431
August 202431
July 202419
June 202450
May 202423

A total of 42 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20253
March 20256
January 20252
December 20245
November 20242
October 20241
September 20243
August 20244
July 20243
June 20246
May 20243

A total of 28 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20256
February 20253
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
August 20242
June 20244
May 20244

A total of 60 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20252
March 20255
February 20254
January 20253
December 20242
November 20242
October 20244
September 20249
August 20245
July 20249
June 202410
May 20242

A total of 54 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.15 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20253
March 20254
February 20252
January 20253
December 20241
November 20245
October 20245
September 20242
August 202410
July 20242
June 20248
May 20245

A total of 28 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20254
February 20251
January 20252
November 20241
September 20247
August 20245
July 20244
June 20242
May 20241

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

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
January 20251
September 20241
June 20242

A total of 40 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.08 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20252
March 20253
February 20251
January 20251
December 20247
November 20242
October 20241
September 20243
August 20247
July 20246
June 20242
May 20243

A total of 15 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
February 20251
January 20251
September 20242
August 20245
July 20241
June 20244

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
January 20251
September 20241
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 27 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.70 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20251
January 20251
December 20243
November 20242
September 20242
August 20244
July 20242
June 20248
May 20242

A total of 10 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20243
November 20242
October 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241

High Crime Locations Chorley East in May 2025

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

1. Stratford Road (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour1
2. Brighton Street (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour3
Other theft1
3. Colyton Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
4. Valley View (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Brunswick Street (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Gaskell Street (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
7. Mossfield Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Vehicle crime1
8. Amber Drive (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Kiln Court (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Fell View (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2

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