Crime Rate in Chorley East: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Chorley East

The total recorded crimes in Chorley East, Chorley, UK in July 2025 are around 97 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Chorley East crime rate of 4.66 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (38) incidents (-7.32% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (34) incidents (-5.56% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (9) incidents (-10.00% decrease)
Chorley East Crime Hotspots

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

  • Temperance Street with total crimes: 5
  • Astley Street with total crimes: 5
  • Saint James'S Place with total crimes: 4

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 July 2025 the Chorley East has recorded 97 crimes with crime rate of 4.66 ranking 2th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Chorley East)CrimesRank (Chorley East)CrimesRank (Chorley East)
Chorley South East & Heath Charnock132 11,787 12,234 1
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
Chorley North East32 13344 13304 13
Euxton22 14303 14276 14

Chorley East Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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.

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 33 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 303 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 25.25 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202534
June 202536
May 202529
April 202518
March 202524
February 202516
January 202518
December 202423
November 202422
October 202421
September 202431
August 202431

A total of 379 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 31.58 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202538
June 202541
May 202533
April 202527
March 202517
February 202531
January 202538
December 202430
November 202420
October 202429
September 202433
August 202442

A total of 26 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.89 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 84 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20259
June 202510
May 20256
April 20252
March 20255
February 20253
January 20256
December 20247
November 202410
October 20247
September 20249
August 202410

A total of 51 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20257
May 20253
April 20252
March 20255
February 20254
January 20253
December 20242
November 20242
October 20244
September 20249
August 20245

A total of 33 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20252
May 20254
April 20253
March 20256
January 20252
December 20245
November 20242
October 20241
September 20243
August 20244

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20251
April 20251
January 20251
September 20241

A total of 16 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 41 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.42 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
May 20254
April 20253
March 20254
February 20252
January 20253
December 20241
November 20245
October 20245
September 20242
August 202410

A total of 5 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
May 20251
April 20251
January 20251
September 20241

A total of 23 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.56 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 10 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 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

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 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

High Crime Locations Chorley East in July 2025

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

1. Temperance Street (Map)
Total5
Criminal damage and arson2
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
2. Astley Street (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour5
3. Saint James'S Place (Map)
Total4
Criminal damage and arson2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Heald Street (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
5. Albany Court (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
6. Amber Drive (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Other crime1
7. Valley View (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
8. Brighton Street (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour3
9. Aniline Street (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
10. Supermarket (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1

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