Crime Rate in Eccleston, Heskin & Charnock Richard: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Eccleston, Heskin & Charnock Richard

The total recorded crimes in Eccleston, Heskin & Charnock Richard, Chorley, UK in May 2025 are around 42 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Eccleston, Heskin & Charnock Richard crime rate of 14.56 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 Eccleston, Heskin & Charnock Richard, encompassing approximately 2,885 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (20) incidents (185.71% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (83.33% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Eccleston, Heskin & Charnock Richard Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 5
  • Laxton Court with total crimes: 3
  • Ince Lane with total crimes: 2

How safe is Eccleston, Heskin & Charnock Richard?

To understand the safety of Eccleston, Heskin & Charnock Richard, we need to analyze Eccleston, Heskin & Charnock Richard crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Chorley:

    • In 2024, Eccleston, Heskin & Charnock Richard demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Chorley average, with 457 crimes compared to 768.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Eccleston, Heskin & Charnock Richard recorded fewer crimes than 11 out of 13 other areas in the Chorley.

    • In 2023, Eccleston, Heskin & Charnock Richard had fewer crimes than the Chorley average, with 327 crimes compared to 728. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Eccleston, Heskin & Charnock Richard recorded fewer crimes than 11 out of 13 other areas in the Chorley.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Chorley, Eccleston, Heskin & Charnock Richard has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Eccleston, Heskin & Charnock Richard Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Eccleston, Heskin & Charnock Richard has recorded 42 crimes with crime rate of 14.56 ranking 12th out of 13 in the Chorley, UK

In 2024, the total Eccleston, Heskin & Charnock Richard crimes were 457. The crime rate of Eccleston, Heskin & Charnock Richard in 2024 was 158.41 (year) or 13.20 (month) ranking it 12 dangerous area in the Chorley.

In 2023, the total crimes in Eccleston, Heskin & Charnock Richard were around 327 crimes with yearly crime rate of 113.34 (year) or 9.45 (month) ranking 12 most dangerous area in the Chorley.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Eccleston, Heskin & Charnock Richard)CrimesRank (Eccleston, Heskin & Charnock Richard)CrimesRank (Eccleston, Heskin & Charnock Richard)
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
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
Euxton26 14303 14276 14

Eccleston, Heskin & Charnock Richard Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (20 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (11 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (7 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (6 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (11 incidents) and then Other theft showed a substantial number of incidents (6 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 15 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (16 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (7 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 13 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 10 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (12 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (17 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (14 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (16 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (12 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (14 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (5 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 13 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (30 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (14 cases).

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (9 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (8 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

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

MonthCount
May 20254
February 20252
January 20252
November 20243
October 202413
September 20241
August 20242
July 20242
June 20242
May 20243

A total of 153 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.77 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202520
April 20257
March 202511
February 202515
January 20257
December 202410
November 202412
October 202414
September 202416
August 20245
July 202413
June 202414
May 20249

A total of 45 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.46 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20252
March 20256
February 20253
January 20254
December 20244
November 20243
October 20242
September 20245
August 20245
July 20243
June 20242
May 20244

A total of 157 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202511
April 20256
March 20256
February 20257
January 202516
December 202413
November 20248
October 202417
September 202412
August 202414
July 20249
June 202430
May 20248

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
December 20242
August 20242
May 20241

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

MonthCount
May 20251
February 20251
October 20241
July 20241

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

MonthCount
May 20251

A total of 12 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
December 20242
November 20241
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
June 20244

A total of 21 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20253
January 20252
December 20241
November 20243
October 20245
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
May 20241

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

MonthCount
March 20251

A total of 31 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.88 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
January 20251
December 20248
November 20243
September 20248
August 20242
July 20244
May 20243

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

MonthCount
December 20241
November 20242
October 20242
June 20242

High Crime Locations Eccleston, Heskin & Charnock Richard in May 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Eccleston, Heskin & Charnock Richard postcode area is presented below.

1. Petrol Station (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour4
Other theft1
2. Laxton Court (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
3. Ince Lane (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
4. Doctor'S Lane (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Petrol Station (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Chorley Lane (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
7. Town Lane (Map)
Total2
Robbery1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Lydiate Lane (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1
9. Stocks Court (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
10. Green Farm Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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