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 May 2025 are around 165 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Chorley South East & Heath Charnock crime rate of 9.18 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (57) incidents (83.87% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (49) incidents (-2.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (18) incidents (157.14% increase)
Chorley South East & Heath Charnock Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 9
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 8
  • Cotswold Road with total crimes: 8

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 May 2025 the Chorley South East & Heath Charnock has recorded 165 crimes with crime rate of 9.18 ranking 1th out of 13 in the Chorley, UK

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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Chorley South East & Heath Charnock)CrimesRank (Chorley South East & Heath Charnock)CrimesRank (Chorley South East & Heath Charnock)
Chorley East88 31,132 21,200 2
Clayton East, Brindle & Hoghton105 2952 3769 5
Chorley North West80 4890 4906 3
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 South East & Heath Charnock Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (35 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (21 cases).

December 2024 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 39 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (43 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (36 cases).

In October 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (40 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (35 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (55 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (41 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (48 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (42 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 45 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 36 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (82 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (64 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (62 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (44 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 595 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 45.77 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 82 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202557
April 202531
March 202552
February 202535
January 202535
December 202444
November 202443
October 202435
September 202441
August 202442
July 202436
June 202482
May 202462

A total of 41 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.73 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20254
March 20253
December 20241
November 20244
October 20241
September 20242
August 20244
July 20246
June 20248
May 20243

A total of 565 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 43.46 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 64 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202549
April 202550
March 202539
February 202535
January 202521
December 202439
November 202436
October 202440
September 202455
August 202448
July 202445
June 202464
May 202444

A total of 113 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.69 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202518
April 20257
March 20258
February 20256
January 20256
December 20247
November 20245
October 20248
September 20247
August 202412
July 20249
June 202414
May 20246

A total of 20 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20252
March 20252
February 20251
November 20241
October 20241
August 20241
July 20244
June 20246

A total of 40 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20252
March 20253
January 20252
December 20241
November 20243
October 20243
September 20241
August 20243
July 20242
June 202412
May 20244

A total of 79 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.08 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20252
March 20255
February 20255
January 20252
December 202413
November 20246
October 20244
September 20245
August 20243
July 20241
June 202414
May 202415

A total of 44 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.38 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20255
March 20251
February 20253
January 20252
December 20246
November 20246
October 20246
September 20243
August 20242
July 20241
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 14 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20252
March 20251
February 20251
January 20252
November 20241
October 20241
August 20242
June 20242

A total of 27 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
March 20251
February 20252
January 20251
November 20243
October 20241
September 20243
August 20244
June 20248

A total of 209 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 16.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202512
April 202522
March 202512
February 202520
January 202515
December 202411
November 202414
October 202416
September 202410
August 202423
July 202415
June 202430
May 20249

A total of 105 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 202511
March 20254
February 20255
January 20252
December 202411
November 20244
October 20246
September 20248
August 202411
July 20244
June 202428
May 20247

A total of 16 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 12 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
December 20241
November 20241
September 20241
August 20243
June 20244
May 20241

High Crime Locations Chorley South East & Heath Charnock in May 2025

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

1. Shopping Area (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences4
Shoplifting3
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
2. Supermarket (Map)
Total8
Public order3
Shoplifting2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Cotswold Road (Map)
Total8
Anti-social behaviour6
Violence and sexual offences2
4. Cannon Street (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences4
Public order2
Anti-social behaviour1
5. Shopping Area (Map)
Total7
Public order3
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson1
6. Poplar Street (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences2
7. King Street (Map)
Total5
Shoplifting4
Anti-social behaviour1
8. Market Walk (Map)
Total5
Shoplifting3
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Back Fazakerley Street (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour3
Drugs1
Public order1
10. Firemans Lane (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Burglary1
Public order1

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