Crime Rate in Chorley South East & Heath Charnock: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Chorley South East & Heath Charnock

The total recorded crimes in Chorley South East & Heath Charnock, Chorley, UK in February 2026 are around 109 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Chorley South East & Heath Charnock crime rate of 6.06 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 South East & Heath Charnock, encompassing approximately 17,978 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Feb were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (44) incidents (-29.03% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (16) incidents (-54.29% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (16) incidents (-27.27% decrease)
Chorley South East & Heath Charnock Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 14
  • Bus/Coach Station with total crimes: 11
  • Market Walk with total crimes: 11

How safe is Chorley South East & Heath Charnock?

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

  • Relative to Chorley:

    • In 2024, Chorley South East & Heath Charnock reported a higher crime volume than the Chorley average, with 1,787 crimes compared to 768. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Chorley South East & Heath Charnock witnessed more crimes than 13 out of 13 other areas in the Chorley.

    • In 2023, Chorley South East & Heath Charnock experienced a greater number of crimes than the Chorley average, with 2,234 crimes compared to 728. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Chorley South East & Heath Charnock witnessed more crimes than 13 out of 13 other areas in the Chorley.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Chorley South East & Heath Charnock Crime Statstics

In 2024, the total Chorley South East & Heath Charnock crimes were 1,787. The crime rate of Chorley South East & Heath Charnock in 2024 was 99.40 (year) or 8.28 (month) ranking it 1 dangerous area in the Chorley.

In 2023, the total crimes in Chorley South East & Heath Charnock were around 2,234 crimes with yearly crime rate of 124.26 (year) or 10.35 (month) ranking 1 most dangerous area in the Chorley.

AreaFebruary 202620242023
CrimesRank (Chorley South East & Heath Charnock)CrimesRank (Chorley South East & Heath Charnock)CrimesRank (Chorley South East & Heath Charnock)
Chorley EastNA NA1,132 21,200 2
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 South East & Heath Charnock 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 44 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 16 incidents.

During January 2026, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (62 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (35 cases).

December 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 48 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 39 incidents.

During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (54 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (33 cases).

In October 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (61 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (28 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (45 incidents) were the most common in September 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (31 incidents) also being high.

For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (48 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (40 incidents).

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 44 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 35 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (43 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (26 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (57 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (49 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (50 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (31 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (52 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (39 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 35 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 35 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 624 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 48.00 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 62 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202644
January 202662
December 202548
November 202554
October 202561
September 202545
August 202548
July 202544
June 202543
May 202557
April 202531
March 202552
February 202535

A total of 51 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.64 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20267
January 20266
November 20255
October 20255
September 20251
August 20259
July 20253
June 20256
May 20254
April 20252
March 20253

A total of 456 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 35.08 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 50 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202616
January 202635
December 202539
November 202533
October 202528
September 202531
August 202540
July 202535
June 202526
May 202549
April 202550
March 202539
February 202535

A total of 77 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.92 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20266
January 20264
December 20259
November 20258
October 20254
September 20257
August 20258
July 20255
June 202510
May 20254
April 20252
March 20255
February 20255

A total of 122 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.38 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20268
January 202611
December 20259
November 202513
October 20259
September 20259
August 202510
July 20258
June 20256
May 202518
April 20257
March 20258
February 20256

A total of 106 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.15 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20264
January 20268
December 202510
November 20257
October 20258
September 20259
August 20259
July 202514
June 202513
May 20254
April 202511
March 20254
February 20255

A total of 32 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.56 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20262
December 20253
November 20251
October 20254
August 20255
July 20255
May 20255
April 20254
March 20253

A total of 183 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 14.08 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202616
January 202622
December 202521
November 202517
October 20259
September 20259
August 20256
July 20253
June 202514
May 202512
April 202522
March 202512
February 202520

A total of 15 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.36 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
January 20261
December 20252
November 20251
September 20252
July 20251
June 20251
May 20252
April 20252
March 20251
February 20251

A total of 12 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
October 20253
September 20251
August 20251
July 20252
June 20253
March 20251

A total of 32 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.91 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 49 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.08 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
December 20254
November 20258
October 20256
September 20251
August 20258
July 20256
June 20252
May 20254
April 20255
March 20251
February 20253

A total of 18 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20252
October 20251
September 20252
August 20255
July 20252
June 20253
April 20251
February 20252

A total of 12 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20252
August 20252
June 20251
May 20252
April 20252
March 20252
February 20251

High Crime Locations Chorley South East & Heath Charnock in February 2026

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

1. Shopping Area (Map)
Total14
Shoplifting5
Violence and sexual offences4
Criminal damage and arson2
Drugs2
Anti-social behaviour1
2. Bus/Coach Station (Map)
Total11
Anti-social behaviour4
Violence and sexual offences4
Other theft2
Drugs1
3. Market Walk (Map)
Total11
Shoplifting7
Public order1
Robbery1
Theft from the person1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. The Hamlet (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Drugs1
5. New Market Street (Map)
Total4
Other theft1
Public order1
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Clifford Street (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Fountains Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
8. King Street (Map)
Total3
Public order1
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Clarence Street (Map)
Total3
Public order2
Anti-social behaviour1
10. Cannon Street (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Other crime1

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