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 May 2025 are around 40 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Clayton West & Cuerden crime rate of 4.45 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (15) incidents (7.14% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (10) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)
Clayton West & Cuerden Crime Hotspots

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

  • Cunnery Meadow with total crimes: 7
  • A49 with total crimes: 4
  • Leighfield Close 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 May 2025 the Clayton West & Cuerden has recorded 40 crimes with crime rate of 4.45 ranking 13th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Clayton West & Cuerden)CrimesRank (Clayton West & Cuerden)CrimesRank (Clayton West & Cuerden)
Chorley South East & Heath Charnock165 11,787 12,234 1
Chorley East88 31,132 21,200 2
Clayton East, Brindle & Hoghton105 2952 3769 5
Chorley North West80 4890 4906 3
Chorley South West63 7775 6845 4
Chorley North & Astley75 6838 5701 6
Buckshaw & Whittle77 5752 7410 11
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 West & Cuerden Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 15 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 14 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (30 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (20 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (14 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (10 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 201 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 15.46 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202515
April 202514
March 202514
February 202512
January 202514
December 202415
November 202422
October 202416
September 202421
August 20249
July 202415
June 202420
May 202414

A total of 252 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 19.38 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 48 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202510
April 202520
March 202514
February 202512
January 202510
December 202419
November 202448
October 202427
September 202422
August 202416
July 202414
June 202430
May 202410

A total of 22 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 102 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.85 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20254
March 202512
February 20254
January 202510
December 20245
November 20245
October 202412
September 202410
August 202416
July 20245
June 20246
May 202410

A total of 21 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
January 20252
December 20241
October 20242
September 20244
August 20242
July 20243
June 20244
May 20242

A total of 33 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20253
March 20252
February 20252
January 20251
December 20242
November 20243
October 20242
September 20247
August 20241
July 20243
June 20244

A total of 27 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.45 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20252
February 20253
January 20254
December 20241
November 20248
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
May 20244

A total of 40 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20253
March 20252
February 20254
January 20254
December 20241
November 20242
October 20245
September 20245
August 20241
July 20242
June 20246
May 20242

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20251
August 20241
June 20242

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 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
July 20241

A total of 30 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
February 20253
January 20252
November 20242
October 20241
September 20243
July 20247
June 20244
May 20247

A total of 7 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20251
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
November 20242
October 20242
June 20242

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 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 May 2025

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

1. Cunnery Meadow (Map)
Total7
Criminal damage and arson2
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
2. A49 (Map)
Total4
Shoplifting2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Leighfield Close (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson1
4. Supermarket (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Bicycle theft1
Other theft1
5. Dallington Avenue (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
6. Mendip Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Hunters Road (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
8. Pendle Road (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
9. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total1
Other crime1
10. Grange Close (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1

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