Crime Rate in Clayton West & Cuerden: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Clayton West & Cuerden

The total recorded crimes in Clayton West & Cuerden, Chorley, UK in July 2025 are around 62 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Clayton West & Cuerden crime rate of 6.89 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 West & Cuerden, encompassing approximately 8,995 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (31) incidents (72.22% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (13) incidents (-40.91% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (4) incidents (-42.86% decrease)
Clayton West & Cuerden Crime Hotspots

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

  • Wood Beech Gardens with total crimes: 15
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 7
  • Mendip Road with total crimes: 4

How safe is Clayton West & Cuerden?

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

  • Relative to Chorley:

    • In 2024, Clayton West & Cuerden demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Chorley average, with 705 crimes compared to 768.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Clayton West & Cuerden recorded fewer crimes than 8 out of 13 other areas in the Chorley.

    • In 2023, Clayton West & Cuerden had fewer crimes than the Chorley average, with 643 crimes compared to 728. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Furthermore, Clayton West & Cuerden witnessed more crimes than 7 out of 13 other areas in the Chorley.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Chorley, Clayton West & Cuerden has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Clayton West & Cuerden Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Clayton West & Cuerden has recorded 62 crimes with crime rate of 6.89 ranking 8th out of 13 in the Chorley, UK

In 2024, the total Clayton West & Cuerden crimes were 705. The crime rate of Clayton West & Cuerden in 2024 was 78.37 (year) or 6.53 (month) ranking it 9 dangerous area in the Chorley.

In 2023, the total crimes in Clayton West & Cuerden were around 643 crimes with yearly crime rate of 71.48 (year) or 5.96 (month) ranking 7 most dangerous area in the Chorley.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Clayton West & Cuerden)CrimesRank (Clayton West & Cuerden)CrimesRank (Clayton West & Cuerden)
Chorley South East & Heath Charnock132 11,787 12,234 1
Chorley East97 21,132 21,200 2
Chorley North West94 3890 4906 3
Clayton East, Brindle & Hoghton72 5952 3769 5
Chorley South West70 6775 6845 4
Buckshaw & Whittle78 4752 7410 11
Chorley North & Astley63 7838 5701 6
Croston, Mawdesley & Euxton South61 9744 8571 8
Adlington & Anderton50 11503 11541 9
Coppull42 12564 10472 10
Eccleston, Heskin & Charnock Richard53 10457 12327 12
Chorley North East32 13344 13304 13
Euxton22 14303 14276 14

Clayton West & Cuerden Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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 13 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (22 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (18 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (15 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (10 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (20 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (14 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (14 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (14 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 12 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 12 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (14 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 19 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 15 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (48 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (22 cases).

In October 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (27 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (16 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (22 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (21 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (16 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (16 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 233 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 19.42 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 48 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202513
June 202522
May 202510
April 202520
March 202514
February 202512
January 202510
December 202419
November 202448
October 202427
September 202422
August 202416

A total of 33 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20251
May 20253
April 20253
March 20252
February 20254
January 20254
December 20241
November 20242
October 20245
September 20245
August 20241

A total of 201 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.75 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202531
June 202518
May 202515
April 202514
March 202514
February 202512
January 202514
December 202415
November 202422
October 202416
September 202421
August 20249

A total of 92 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20257
May 20253
April 20254
March 202512
February 20254
January 202510
December 20245
November 20245
October 202412
September 202410
August 202416

A total of 13 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
April 20251
February 20253
January 20252
November 20242
October 20241
September 20243

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
February 20251
November 20242
October 20242

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20251
March 20251
August 20241

A total of 24 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.18 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
May 20251
March 20252
February 20253
January 20254
December 20241
November 20248
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 34 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20254
May 20253
April 20253
March 20252
February 20252
January 20251
December 20242
November 20243
October 20242
September 20247
August 20241

A total of 14 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
May 20251
January 20252
December 20241
October 20242
September 20244
August 20242

A total of 20 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.82 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
May 20253
April 20252
March 20251
January 20252
December 20241
November 20242
October 20243
September 20241
August 20243

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
February 20251
January 20252
December 20241

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20251

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251

High Crime Locations Clayton West & Cuerden in July 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Clayton West & Cuerden postcode area is presented below.

1. Wood Beech Gardens (Map)
Total15
Violence and sexual offences11
Criminal damage and arson2
Other crime1
Public order1
2. Supermarket (Map)
Total7
Shoplifting2
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Bicycle theft1
Vehicle crime1
3. Mendip Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
4. Higher Meadow (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
5. Cunnery Meadow (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
6. Pendle Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
7. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
8. Lime Tree Close (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
9. Clayton Green Road (Map)
Total2
Possession of weapons1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Meadway (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1

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