Crime Rate in Chorley East: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Chorley East

The total recorded crimes in Chorley East, Chorley, UK in February 2026 are around 79 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Chorley East crime rate of 3.79 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 Feb were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (24) incidents (-7.69% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (14) incidents (180.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (8) incidents (60.00% increase)
Chorley East Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 9
  • Heald Street with total crimes: 4
  • Fielden Street 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 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.

AreaFebruary 202620242023
CrimesRank (Chorley East)CrimesRank (Chorley East)CrimesRank (Chorley East)
Chorley South East & Heath CharnockNA NA1,787 12,234 1
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
Chorley North EastNA NA344 13304 13
EuxtonNA NA303 14276 14

Chorley 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 24 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 14 incidents.

During January 2026, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (26 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (13 cases).

December 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 37 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 26 incidents.

During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (29 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (26 cases).

In October 2025, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (31 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (26 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (35 incidents) were the most common in September 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (24 incidents) also being high.

For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (38 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (24 incidents).

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 38 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 34 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (41 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (36 cases).

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.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 92 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.08 incidents per month. February 2026 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202614
January 20265
December 20256
November 20257
October 202510
September 20258
August 20257
July 20259
June 202510
May 20256
April 20252
March 20255
February 20253

A total of 377 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 29.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 41 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202624
January 202626
December 202537
November 202529
October 202526
September 202524
August 202524
July 202538
June 202541
May 202533
April 202527
March 202517
February 202531

A total of 34 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.40 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20264
January 20261
December 20253
October 20252
September 20255
August 20252
June 20253
May 20255
April 20256
February 20253

A total of 39 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20264
January 20263
December 20252
November 20253
October 20256
September 20252
August 20253
July 20251
June 20252
May 20254
April 20253
March 20256

A total of 51 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.25 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20264
December 20254
November 20254
October 20256
September 20252
August 20255
July 20255
June 20257
May 20253
April 20252
March 20255
February 20254

A total of 17 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.40 incidents per month. February 2026 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20268
January 20265
July 20251
March 20252
February 20251

A total of 12 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. February 2026 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20262
January 20261
December 20252
September 20252
August 20251
July 20252
June 20251
April 20251

A total of 52 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 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20265
January 20261
December 20258
November 20252
October 202511
September 20255
August 20255
July 20251
June 20251
May 20254
April 20253
March 20254
February 20252

A total of 26 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 25 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.08 incidents per month. February 2026 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20264
January 20263
December 20251
November 20252
October 20251
September 20251
August 20252
July 20254
June 20251
May 20251
March 20254
February 20251

A total of 333 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 25.62 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20267
January 202613
December 202526
November 202526
October 202531
September 202535
August 202538
July 202534
June 202536
May 202529
April 202518
March 202524
February 202516

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

MonthCount
February 20261
January 20261
November 20252
April 20251
February 20251

A total of 15 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
December 20255
November 20251
October 20254
September 20253
August 20251

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20251
June 20251
May 20251
April 20251

High Crime Locations Chorley East in February 2026

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total9
Shoplifting5
Violence and sexual offences3
Bicycle theft1
2. Heald Street (Map)
Total4
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Fielden Street (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Stratford Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Montcliffe Road (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Albany Court (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Fell View (Map)
Total2
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Windermere Road (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Saint James'S Place (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
10. Houghton Street (Map)
Total2
Drugs1
Shoplifting1

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