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 May 2025 are around 80 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Chorley North West crime rate of 3.36 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (30) incidents (11.11% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (24) incidents (-17.24% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (11) incidents (266.67% increase)
Chorley North West Crime Hotspots

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

  • Dutch Barn Close with total crimes: 12
  • Market Street with total crimes: 7
  • Foxhole Road with total crimes: 6

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 May 2025 the Chorley North West has recorded 80 crimes with crime rate of 3.36 ranking 4th out of 13 in the Chorley, UK

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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Chorley North West)CrimesRank (Chorley North West)CrimesRank (Chorley North West)
Chorley South East & Heath Charnock165 11,787 12,234 1
Chorley East88 31,132 21,200 2
Clayton East, Brindle & Hoghton105 2952 3769 5
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 North West Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (28 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (17 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 18 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 17 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (25 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (17 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (21 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (17 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (24 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (24 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (20 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (17 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 41 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 20 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (34 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (32 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (36 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (21 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 283 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 21.77 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202524
April 202529
March 202515
February 202527
January 202517
December 202418
November 202417
October 202417
September 202424
August 202420
July 202420
June 202434
May 202421

A total of 39 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20254
March 20253
February 20251
January 20251
December 20242
November 20241
October 20242
September 20249
August 20245
July 20242
June 20244
May 20242

A total of 21 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.91 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
March 20256
February 20251
January 20251
December 20243
November 20241
October 20241
September 20243
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 336 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 25.85 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 41 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202530
April 202527
March 202522
February 202516
January 202528
December 202417
November 202425
October 202421
September 202424
August 202417
July 202441
June 202432
May 202436

A total of 76 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.85 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202511
April 20253
March 20252
February 20255
January 20256
December 20247
November 20244
October 20244
September 20248
August 20245
July 20243
June 202410
May 20248

A total of 37 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.36 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20258
March 20252
February 20251
January 20255
November 20244
October 20244
September 20243
August 20243
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 49 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.77 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20256
March 20251
February 20256
January 20251
December 20243
November 20244
October 20246
September 20242
August 20242
July 20248
June 20242
May 20245

A total of 61 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.69 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20254
March 20253
February 20252
January 20254
December 20244
November 20242
October 20247
September 20244
August 20249
July 20244
June 202410
May 20246

A total of 37 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.85 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
March 20252
February 20252
January 20252
December 20244
November 20244
October 20243
September 20241
August 20242
July 20245
June 20246
May 20243

A total of 21 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
March 20255
January 20253
December 20243
November 20241
September 20241
August 20244
May 20242

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20253
September 20241

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
December 20241
August 20241

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

MonthCount
March 20251
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
August 20241
May 20241

High Crime Locations Chorley North West in May 2025

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

1. Dutch Barn Close (Map)
Total12
Violence and sexual offences8
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
2. Market Street (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences5
Anti-social behaviour2
3. Foxhole Road (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
4. Gilbert Street (Map)
Total4
Criminal damage and arson3
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Ashfield Road (Map)
Total3
Public order2
Vehicle crime1
6. Longworth Street (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
7. Park Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
8. Collison Avenue (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Balmoral Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Common Bank Lane (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson2

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