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 March 2025 are around 64 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Clayton East, Brindle & Hoghton crime rate of 4.53 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 Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (24) incidents (41.18% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (17) incidents (6.25% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (10) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Clayton East, Brindle & Hoghton Crime Hotspots

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

  • Longacre with total crimes: 9
  • Well Orchard with total crimes: 7
  • Three Nooks with total crimes: 6

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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 March 2025 the Clayton East, Brindle & Hoghton has recorded 64 crimes with crime rate of 4.53 ranking 3th out of 13 in the Chorley, UK

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.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Chorley)CrimesRank (Chorley)CrimesRank (Chorley)
Chorley South East & Heath Charnock132 11,787 12,234 1
Chorley East70 21,132 21,200 2
Chorley North West63 5890 4906 3
Chorley South West62 6775 6845 4
Chorley North & Astley64 4838 5701 6
Clayton West & Cuerden49 9705 9643 7
Buckshaw & Whittle57 7752 7410 11
Croston, Mawdesley & Euxton South54 8744 8571 8
Adlington & Anderton43 11503 11541 9
Coppull44 10564 10472 10
Eccleston, Heskin & Charnock Richard26 13457 12327 12
Chorley North East31 12344 13304 13
Euxton26 14303 14276 14

Clayton East, Brindle & Hoghton Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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.

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

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 30 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 10 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (29 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (17 cases).

In October 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (31 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (20 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (33 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (25 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (36 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (28 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 34 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 23 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (56 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (56 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (34 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (32 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (33 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (15 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

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

MonthCount
March 20252
September 20241
July 20241
April 20242

A total of 327 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 27.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 56 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202517
February 202516
January 202523
December 202410
November 202417
October 202431
September 202433
August 202436
July 202423
June 202456
May 202432
April 202433

A total of 75 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.82 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202510
January 20256
December 20244
November 20246
October 20244
September 20246
August 20247
July 202410
June 202410
May 20247
April 20245

A total of 335 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 27.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 56 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202524
February 202517
January 202523
December 202430
November 202429
October 202420
September 202425
August 202428
July 202434
June 202456
May 202434
April 202415

A total of 23 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.56 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20256
December 20243
September 20242
August 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20244
April 20242

A total of 49 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.08 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20251
January 20255
December 20243
November 20241
October 20244
September 20242
August 20247
July 20249
June 20244
May 20244
April 20247

A total of 6 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20253
November 20241
September 20241

A total of 30 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20252
January 20255
October 20244
September 20243
August 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20247
April 20242

A total of 14 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20253
October 20242
September 20241

A total of 30 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.73 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20252
January 20252
December 20241
November 20242
October 20242
September 20242
August 20246
July 20245
June 20244
April 20242

A total of 26 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20252
December 20241
November 20242
September 20246
August 20241
July 20241
June 20246
May 20244
April 20242

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242

High Crime Locations Clayton East, Brindle & Hoghton in March 2025

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

1. Longacre (Map)
Total9
Criminal damage and arson4
Violence and sexual offences2
Drugs1
Possession of weapons1
Public order1
2. Well Orchard (Map)
Total7
Criminal damage and arson2
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Other theft1
3. Three Nooks (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson2
Violence and sexual offences2
4. Acrefield (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson2
Anti-social behaviour1
5. Greenwood (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour1
6. Parking Area (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Great Greens Lane (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Possession of weapons1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Supermarket (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Robbery1
9. Chapel Lane (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
10. Little Banks Close (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1

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