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 May 2025 are around 105 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Clayton East, Brindle & Hoghton crime rate of 7.44 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 May were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (41) incidents (57.69% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (33) incidents (65.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (10) incidents (400.00% increase)
Clayton East, Brindle & Hoghton Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 15
  • Well Orchard with total crimes: 11
  • Great Greens Lane with total crimes: 8

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 May 2025 the Clayton East, Brindle & Hoghton has recorded 105 crimes with crime rate of 7.44 ranking 2th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Clayton East, Brindle & Hoghton)CrimesRank (Clayton East, Brindle & Hoghton)CrimesRank (Clayton East, Brindle & Hoghton)
Chorley South East & Heath Charnock165 11,787 12,234 1
Chorley East88 31,132 21,200 2
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

Clayton East, Brindle & Hoghton Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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.

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 37 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.08 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20253
March 20252
February 20252
January 20252
December 20241
November 20242
October 20242
September 20242
August 20246
July 20245
June 20244

A total of 361 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 27.77 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 56 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202541
April 202526
March 202517
February 202516
January 202523
December 202410
November 202417
October 202431
September 202433
August 202436
July 202423
June 202456
May 202432

A total of 82 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.83 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202510
April 20252
March 202510
January 20256
December 20244
November 20246
October 20244
September 20246
August 20247
July 202410
June 202410
May 20247

A total of 373 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 28.69 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 56 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202533
April 202520
March 202524
February 202517
January 202523
December 202430
November 202429
October 202420
September 202425
August 202428
July 202434
June 202456
May 202434

A total of 7 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
March 20252
September 20241
July 20241

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
June 20242

A total of 49 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.77 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

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

A total of 30 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.73 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20251
February 20251
January 20252
December 20241
November 20242
September 20246
August 20241
July 20241
June 20246
May 20244

A total of 10 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20251
March 20251
January 20253
November 20241
September 20241

A total of 10 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
March 20251
February 20253
October 20242
September 20241

A total of 34 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.40 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20256
March 20252
February 20252
January 20255
October 20244
September 20243
August 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20247

A total of 22 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 13 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.62 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

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

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

1. Parking Area (Map)
Total15
Anti-social behaviour8
Shoplifting2
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
Public order1
2. Well Orchard (Map)
Total11
Anti-social behaviour6
Violence and sexual offences3
Other crime1
Public order1
3. Great Greens Lane (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences6
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
4. Back Bourne'S Row (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
5. Petrol Station (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Other crime1
Robbery1
6. Clayton Brook Road (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other crime1
Public order1
7. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Robbery1
8. Three Nooks (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Bicycle theft1
9. Carr Barn Brow (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Theft from the person1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Camwood (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1

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