Adlington (Chorley) Crime Rate July 2024 | Monthly Statistics

In July 2024, Adlington (Chorley) recorded a crime rate of 6.2 per 1,000 residents, placing the area 26.2% below the UK average of 8.4 per 1,000. This rate translates to a risk of roughly 1 in 162 residents experiencing a reported crime over the course of the month, a figure that is significantly lower than the national context. The most common crimes were violence and sexual offences (24 incidents, 38.7% of total), followed by anti-social behaviour (20 incidents, 32.3%). These patterns align with the area’s seasonal dynamics: July is a peak month for tourism, festivals, and outdoor events, which may contribute to higher levels of public interaction and, consequently, anti-social behaviour. However, the rate of violence and sexual offences remains 16% below the UK average, suggesting that local factors—such as community policing efforts, social cohesion, or the built environment—may play a role in mitigating more severe crimes. Meanwhile, property-related crimes like shoplifting and other theft were lower than the UK average, with shoplifting incidents at 0.3 per 1,000 (56% below the UK rate). This could reflect effective retail security measures or a smaller retail footprint compared to more urban centres. The overall crime rate, while showing a 37.9% increase from June, remains well below the UK average, illustrating that Adlington’s residents face a lower per-capita risk than the national norm. This discrepancy may be influenced by the area’s character as a smaller built-up area within Chorley, where community engagement and local initiatives could contribute to a more stable crime environment.

July 2024 marked a 100% increase in shoplifting, other theft, and criminal damage and arson compared to June. These jumps, though small in absolute terms (three additional shoplifting incidents and two more thefts), suggest a shift in criminal activity during the summer. Violence and sexual offences remained the most common category, accounting for 38.7% of all crimes, but this rate was 16% below the UK average. Conversely, anti-social behaviour was 38% above the UK average, a disparity that may reflect local factors such as increased public gatherings during festivals or school holidays. Residents may find the 100% rise in shoplifting particularly noteworthy, as it indicates a potential vulnerability in retail security during peak tourist season.

July 2024 saw a 37.9% increase in Adlington’s crime rate compared to June, rising from 4.5 to 6.2 per 1,000 residents. This shift, though notable, still places the area 26.2% below the UK average of 8.4 per 1,000. On a daily basis, 2 crimes were reported each day in July, a figure that contextualises the rate as manageable for a community of 10,024 people. Over the course of the month, one crime occurred for roughly every 162 residents, a statistic that underscores the relatively low exposure compared to national trends. This monthly aggregate suggests that while crime is rising, it remains a rare occurrence for most residents. The population context further highlights that even with the increase, Adlington’s crime rate remains far from the UK’s average, reflecting broader regional differences in policing, demographics, or local infrastructure that may influence crime patterns.