Adlington (Chorley) Crime Rate January 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Adlington (Chorley) maintained a crime rate of 4.3 per 1,000 residents in January 2024, 41.9% below the UK average of 7.4 per 1,000. This figure places the area in the lower quartile of national crime statistics, a position it has consistently held over recent years. The most common crime type was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 39.5% of all incidents (17 cases), followed by anti-social behaviour (25.6%, 11 cases) and vehicle crime (9.3%, 4 cases). The area’s crime profile reflects its character as a small built-up area within Chorley, where low population density and limited commercial activity contribute to relatively low crime rates. January’s seasonal context—a post-holiday period with shorter days and reduced retail footfall—likely explains the overall decline in outdoor-related crimes, though this was partially offset by increases in 'other crime' and burglary. Violence and sexual offences, while still the most frequent category, remained 35% below the UK average, a trend consistent with Adlington’s historical pattern of lower violent crime. Anti-social behaviour, meanwhile, exceeded the UK average by 11%, a figure that may be influenced by the area’s social dynamics and local enforcement priorities. The combination of these factors illustrates a crime picture shaped by both geographical and demographic characteristics, with seasonal rhythms playing a key role in month-to-month fluctuations.

The most dramatic month-on-month shift in January 2024 was the 100% increase in 'other crime' incidents, rising from one to two cases. This category includes offences that fall outside standard classifications, such as environmental crimes or less common violations, and its sudden rise may reflect underreporting in previous months or new local challenges. Concurrently, shoplifting and burglary each saw a 100% increase, with one incident each recorded in January after none in December. These spikes, though small in absolute terms, highlight potential vulnerabilities in retail areas or unoccupied properties. Meanwhile, vehicle crime dropped by 33.3% (from six to four incidents), consistent with January’s typically reduced traffic and outdoor activity. Violence and sexual offences also fell by 10.5%, from 19 to 17 cases, a decline that aligns with the post-holiday lull in alcohol-related incidents. Violence and sexual offences in Adlington remain 35% below the UK average, illustrating a persistent trend of lower rates in this area compared to national benchmarks.

Adlington (Chorley) recorded 43 total crimes in January 2024, marking a 4.5% decrease from the previous month’s rate of 4.5 per 1,000 residents. This decline aligns with the seasonal context of January, a post-holiday period characterised by reduced retail footfall and shorter daylight hours, which may contribute to lower outdoor crime activity. On a daily basis, the area saw an average of one reported crime per day over the 31-day period, reflecting a low overall crime frequency. When scaled to the population of 10,024 residents, this equates to one crime occurring for every 233 residents over the course of the month. This monthly exposure figure provides a tangible sense of risk for local residents, placing Adlington’s crime profile in a context that is lower than the UK average. The area’s population size further contextualises these figures, as smaller communities often experience more pronounced fluctuations in crime rates due to fewer incidents overall.