Crime Rate in Chorley North West: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Chorley North West

The total recorded crimes in Chorley North West, Chorley, UK in February 2026 are around 49 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Chorley North West crime rate of 2.06 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 West, encompassing approximately 23,799 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Feb were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (20) incidents (-39.39% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (8) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
Chorley North West Crime Hotspots

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

  • Dutch Barn Close with total crimes: 9
  • Market Street with total crimes: 4
  • Cheapside with total crimes: 4

How safe is Chorley North West?

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

  • Relative to Chorley:

    • In 2024, Chorley North West reported a higher crime volume than the Chorley average, with 890 crimes compared to 768. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Chorley North West witnessed more crimes than 10 out of 13 other areas in the Chorley.

    • In 2023, Chorley North West experienced a greater number of crimes than the Chorley average, with 906 crimes compared to 728. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Chorley North West witnessed more crimes than 11 out of 13 other areas in the Chorley.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Chorley North West Crime Statstics

In 2024, the total Chorley North West crimes were 890. The crime rate of Chorley North West in 2024 was 37.40 (year) or 3.12 (month) ranking it 4 dangerous area in the Chorley.

In 2023, the total crimes in Chorley North West were around 906 crimes with yearly crime rate of 38.07 (year) or 3.17 (month) ranking 3 most dangerous area in the Chorley.

AreaFebruary 202620242023
CrimesRank (Chorley North West)CrimesRank (Chorley North West)CrimesRank (Chorley North West)
Chorley South East & Heath CharnockNA NA1,787 12,234 1
Chorley EastNA NA1,132 21,200 2
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 North West 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 20 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During January 2026, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (33 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (9 cases).

December 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 26 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 18 incidents.

During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (25 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (14 cases).

In October 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (25 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (23 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (42 incidents) were the most common in September 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (30 incidents) also being high.

For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (26 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (16 incidents).

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 39 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 32 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 (28 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (30 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (24 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (29 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (27 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (22 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (15 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 27 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 70 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.38 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20268
January 20264
December 20257
November 20256
October 20256
September 20256
August 20255
July 20252
June 20255
May 202511
April 20253
March 20252
February 20255

A total of 271 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 20.85 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20266
January 20269
December 202518
November 202514
October 202523
September 202530
August 202516
July 202532
June 202528
May 202524
April 202529
March 202515
February 202527

A total of 26 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.36 incidents per month. September 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
January 20261
December 20252
November 20252
October 20251
September 20255
August 20252
July 20254
June 20251
April 20252
March 20255

A total of 52 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20263
January 20267
December 20253
November 20253
October 20253
September 20254
August 20258
July 20255
June 20255
May 20252
April 20254
March 20253
February 20252

A total of 51 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.92 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20262
January 20263
December 20257
November 20253
October 20253
September 20256
August 20259
July 20255
June 20252
May 20253
April 20254
March 20253
February 20251

A total of 372 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 28.62 incidents per month. September 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202620
January 202633
December 202526
November 202525
October 202525
September 202542
August 202526
July 202539
June 202541
May 202530
April 202527
March 202522
February 202516

A total of 38 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.92 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20264
January 20262
December 20253
November 20255
October 20253
September 20251
August 20252
July 20251
June 20251
May 20253
April 20256
March 20251
February 20256

A total of 21 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
January 20262
December 20251
October 20252
September 20251
August 20251
July 20251
June 20252
May 20252
April 20251
March 20256
February 20251

A total of 21 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.91 incidents per month. September 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
January 20262
December 20252
November 20251
September 20253
August 20253
June 20252
May 20252
April 20251
March 20252
February 20252

A total of 28 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20262
December 20253
November 20251
August 20251
July 20254
June 20253
May 20253
April 20258
March 20252
February 20251

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

MonthCount
February 20261
October 20252
September 20251
July 20251
March 20251

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
November 20251
April 20253

A total of 5 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20251
October 20251
September 20251
April 20252

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20251
September 20251
March 20251

High Crime Locations Chorley North West in February 2026

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

1. Dutch Barn Close (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences8
Possession of weapons1
2. Market Street (Map)
Total4
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Cheapside (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
4. Avondale Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson1
5. Parking Area (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Maud Street (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Nightclub (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
8. Ashfield Road (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Gillibrand Walks (Map)
Total2
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Westbourne Road (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1

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