Crime Rate in Clayton East, Brindle & Hoghton: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Clayton East, Brindle & Hoghton

The total recorded crimes in Clayton East, Brindle & Hoghton, Chorley, UK in February 2026 are around 51 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Clayton East, Brindle & Hoghton crime rate of 3.61 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 Clayton East, Brindle & Hoghton, encompassing approximately 14,113 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Feb were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (22) incidents (-12.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (9) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (7) incidents (250.00% increase)
Clayton East, Brindle & Hoghton Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 5
  • Three Nooks with total crimes: 3
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 3

How safe is Clayton East, Brindle & Hoghton?

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

  • Relative to Chorley:

    • In 2024, Clayton East, Brindle & Hoghton reported a higher crime volume than the Chorley average, with 952 crimes compared to 768. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Clayton East, Brindle & Hoghton witnessed more crimes than 11 out of 13 other areas in the Chorley.

    • In 2023, Clayton East, Brindle & Hoghton experienced a greater number of crimes than the Chorley average, with 769 crimes compared to 728. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Clayton East, Brindle & Hoghton witnessed more crimes than 9 out of 13 other areas in the Chorley.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Chorley, Clayton East, Brindle & Hoghton has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

Clayton East, Brindle & Hoghton Crime Statstics

In 2024, the total Clayton East, Brindle & Hoghton crimes were 952. The crime rate of Clayton East, Brindle & Hoghton in 2024 was 67.45 (year) or 5.62 (month) ranking it 3 dangerous area in the Chorley.

In 2023, the total crimes in Clayton East, Brindle & Hoghton were around 769 crimes with yearly crime rate of 54.49 (year) or 4.54 (month) ranking 5 most dangerous area in the Chorley.

AreaFebruary 202620242023
CrimesRank (Clayton East, Brindle & Hoghton)CrimesRank (Clayton East, Brindle & Hoghton)CrimesRank (Clayton East, Brindle & Hoghton)
Chorley South East & Heath CharnockNA NA1,787 12,234 1
Chorley EastNA NA1,132 21,200 2
Chorley North WestNA NA890 4906 3
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

Clayton East, Brindle & Hoghton 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 22 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 9 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 (12 cases).

December 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 25 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (24 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (15 cases).

In October 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (35 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (22 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (30 incidents) were the most common in September 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (19 incidents) also being high.

For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (28 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (24 incidents).

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 31 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 22 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (33 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (31 cases).

In May 2025, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (41 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (33 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (26 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 (24 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (17 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 17 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 334 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 25.69 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202622
January 202625
December 202525
November 202515
October 202535
September 202530
August 202524
July 202531
June 202533
May 202533
April 202520
March 202524
February 202517

A total of 274 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 21.08 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 41 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20269
January 202612
December 20257
November 202524
October 202522
September 202519
August 202528
July 202522
June 202531
May 202541
April 202526
March 202517
February 202516

A total of 80 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.67 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20267
January 20262
December 20257
November 20255
October 20254
September 20258
August 20257
July 202510
June 20258
May 202510
April 20252
March 202510

A total of 35 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.92 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20262
January 20263
December 20251
November 20253
October 20253
September 20252
August 20252
June 20256
May 20256
April 20253
March 20252
February 20252

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2026 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
October 20251
May 20251

A total of 21 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.91 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20262
January 20261
December 20254
November 20252
September 20251
July 20251
June 20253
May 20251
April 20252
March 20251
February 20253

A total of 18 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20262
November 20252
October 20251
September 20251
August 20251
July 20251
April 20256
March 20252
February 20252

A total of 23 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.92 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 53 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.08 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20262
January 20264
December 20257
November 20255
October 20256
September 20256
August 20255
July 20254
June 20254
May 20252
April 20255
March 20252
February 20251

A total of 8 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
November 20252
June 20253
April 20251
March 20251

A total of 19 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. September 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20262
November 20252
October 20252
September 20254
August 20251
July 20251
June 20252
May 20253
April 20251
March 20251

A total of 9 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20252
August 20251
June 20254
March 20252

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20251
July 20251
June 20251
May 20251

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
May 20252
April 20251
March 20252

High Crime Locations Clayton East, Brindle & Hoghton in February 2026

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Clayton East, Brindle & Hoghton postcode area is presented below.

1. Parking Area (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour3
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Three Nooks (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Supermarket (Map)
Total3
Other crime1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Hoghton Lane (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
5. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
6. Homestead (Map)
Total2
Other crime2
7. Meadow Lane (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Greenwood (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Clayton Brook Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
10. Great Greens Lane (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1

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