Crime Rate in Chorley South West: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Chorley South West

The total recorded crimes in Chorley South West, Chorley, UK in February 2026 are around 36 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Chorley South West crime rate of 3.12 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 West, encompassing approximately 11,553 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Feb were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (14) incidents (-44.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (7) incidents (250.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (-57.14% decrease)
Chorley South West Crime Hotspots

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

  • Thirlmere Road with total crimes: 4
  • Derwent Road with total crimes: 4
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 4

How safe is Chorley South West?

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

  • Relative to Chorley:

    • In 2024, Chorley South West reported a higher crime volume than the Chorley average, with 775 crimes compared to 768. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Chorley South West witnessed more crimes than 8 out of 13 other areas in the Chorley.

    • In 2023, Chorley South West experienced a greater number of crimes than the Chorley average, with 845 crimes compared to 728. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Chorley South West witnessed more crimes than 10 out of 13 other areas in the Chorley.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Chorley, Chorley South 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 South West Crime Statstics

In 2024, the total Chorley South West crimes were 775. The crime rate of Chorley South West in 2024 was 67.08 (year) or 5.59 (month) ranking it 6 dangerous area in the Chorley.

In 2023, the total crimes in Chorley South West were around 845 crimes with yearly crime rate of 73.14 (year) or 6.10 (month) ranking 4 most dangerous area in the Chorley.

AreaFebruary 202620242023
CrimesRank (Chorley South West)CrimesRank (Chorley South West)CrimesRank (Chorley South West)
Chorley South East & Heath CharnockNA NA1,787 12,234 1
Chorley EastNA NA1,132 21,200 2
Chorley North WestNA NA890 4906 3
Clayton East, Brindle & HoghtonNA NA952 3769 5
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 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 14 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During January 2026, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (25 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (7 cases).

December 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 23 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 11 incidents.

During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (30 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (11 cases).

In October 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (21 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (14 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (24 incidents) were the most common in September 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (19 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 (22 incidents).

July 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 21 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 21 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (23 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (22 cases).

In May 2025, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (28 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (24 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (34 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (20 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (23 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (18 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 22 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 291 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 22.38 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202614
January 202625
December 202523
November 202530
October 202521
September 202519
August 202526
July 202521
June 202523
May 202524
April 202520
March 202523
February 202522

A total of 16 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20262
November 20252
October 20252
September 20251
August 20251
April 20251
March 20252
February 20255

A total of 45 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. February 2026 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20267
January 20262
December 20251
November 20254
September 20251
August 20257
July 20255
June 20254
May 20256
April 20253
March 20254
February 20251

A total of 223 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 17.15 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20263
January 20267
December 202511
November 202511
October 202514
September 202524
August 202522
July 202521
June 202522
May 202528
April 202534
March 202518
February 20258

A total of 28 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.11 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20262
January 20262
December 20252
November 202510
September 20251
August 20251
July 20257
June 20251
April 20252

A total of 21 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.91 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20262
December 20252
November 20251
September 20252
August 20251
July 20254
June 20251
May 20251
April 20251
March 20255
February 20251

A total of 23 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.09 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
January 20263
December 20252
November 20253
October 20252
September 20252
August 20252
July 20252
June 20251
March 20252
February 20253

A total of 33 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20262
January 20262
December 20251
November 20251
October 20252
August 20251
July 20254
June 202511
May 20253
April 20254
March 20252

A total of 20 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.82 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2026 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261

A total of 12 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
January 20262
November 20253
September 20251
August 20251
July 20252
March 20251
February 20251

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20251

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

MonthCount
October 20251
July 20251
April 20252
March 20251

A total of 2 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
February 20251

High Crime Locations Chorley South West in February 2026

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

1. Thirlmere Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson1
2. Derwent Road (Map)
Total4
Criminal damage and arson2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Petrol Station (Map)
Total4
Shoplifting2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Evergreen Close (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
5. Grafton Court (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Swords Cross Close (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Robbery1
7. The Cedars (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
8. Green Street (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Sampson Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Knowles Wood Drive (Map)
Total1
Other crime1

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