Adlington (Chorley) Crime Rate February 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Violence and sexual offences emerged as the dominant crime category in Adlington (Chorley) during February 2024, accounting for 46.2% of all reported crimes. This category, which includes 24 incidents, remains 4% below the UK average of 2.5 per 1,000, highlighting the area’s relative safety in this domain despite the 41.2% month-on-month increase. The overall crime rate of 5.2 per 1,000 in February was 26.8% below the UK average of 7.1 per 1,000, a figure that underscores the area’s position as a relatively low-crime environment. Seasonal factors, including the winter lull in outdoor activity and pre-spring transition, may have influenced the patterns observed, with interpersonal conflicts and public disorder features prominently in the crime mix. Anti-social behaviour, which rose sharply by 63.6% to 18 incidents, accounted for 34.6% of total crimes, a rate 71% above the UK average. This discrepancy suggests that local dynamics, such as community tensions or specific social networks, may contribute to the elevated levels of anti-social conduct. Meanwhile, property-related crimes, including other theft and shoplifting, collectively accounted for 17.6% of total incidents, with rates significantly below the UK average. The area’s built-up nature, combined with its position within Chorley, likely shapes these patterns, with limited commercial activity reducing opportunities for certain property crimes while maintaining a focus on interpersonal issues. The data illustrates a combination of local conditions and national trends, with the area’s crime profile reflecting both its unique characteristics and broader demographic influences.

February 2024 saw a significant 41.2% increase in violence and sexual offences, rising from 17 to 24 incidents. This category, which constitutes 46.2% of total crimes, remains 4% below the UK average of 2.5 per 1,000. Concurrently, anti-social behaviour surged by 63.6%, with incidents climbing from 11 to 18, a figure that is 71% above the UK average of 1.1 per 1,000. This contrast underscores the area’s unique challenges, where interpersonal disputes and public disorder may dominate local crime dynamics. Meanwhile, vehicle crime fell sharply by 75%, from 4 to 1, aligning with the UK average of 0.4 per 1,000. This decline, though modest in absolute terms, reflects a possible reduction in opportunities for such crimes, potentially linked to seasonal patterns or local initiatives. The 100% increase in possession of weapons, from zero to one incident, raises questions about the nature of violent incidents in the area, though the small sample size limits definitive conclusions. These shifts highlight the need for targeted strategies addressing both rising interpersonal crime and declining property-related offences.

Adlington (Chorley) recorded a crime rate of 5.2 per 1,000 residents in February 2024, marking a 21.0% increase from the previous month’s rate of 4.3 per 1,000. This upward trend contrasts with the area’s overall position below the UK average, which stands at 7.1 per 1,000. Locally, this translates to roughly two crimes reported per day over the 29-day period, a figure that provides context for the frequency of incidents in the built-up area. On a monthly scale, the data shows that one reported crime occurred for every 193 residents, a ratio that highlights the relatively low exposure compared to broader national trends. While the rise in crime rate is notable, the area’s performance against UK benchmarks remains consistent, with violent crime and sexual offences still 4% below the national average. This suggests that while local factors may have influenced the increase, the area’s overall safety profile remains distinct from the UK average. The population of 10,024 further contextualises these figures, illustrating how crime density interacts with community size in shaping the local crime picture.