Adlington (Chorley) Crime Rate May 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Adlington (Chorley) maintained a crime rate of 5.2 per 1,000 residents in May 2024, significantly lower than the UK average of 8.4 per 1,000. This 38.1% deficit underscores the area’s consistent performance in crime prevention, particularly in violent crime and anti-social behaviour, which both remain well below national levels. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 44.2% of all crimes, a proportion that aligns with patterns in built-up areas where community-focused policing and local engagement may mitigate escalations. Anti-social behaviour, though still a concern, declined by 50% from the previous month, likely influenced by seasonal factors such as bank holidays and longer evenings, which may have shifted public activity to more controlled environments. Other theft, however, rose sharply by 500%, a figure that could be attributed to increased foot traffic or targeted opportunities during May’s social events. The breakdown also reveals that criminal damage and arson, at 0.3 per 1,000, are 52% below the UK average—a trend consistent with areas where community cohesion and local reporting mechanisms reduce incidents of property damage. These figures illustrate an area where certain crime types are effectively managed, while others remain subject to seasonal and situational influences. The overall stability in Adlington’s crime rate, despite fluctuations in specific categories, suggests that local initiatives and environmental factors play a pivotal role in shaping its crime profile.

May 2024 saw a 50% drop in anti-social behaviour, reducing incidents from 24 to 12—a marked improvement linked to community policing efforts and seasonal adjustments in public activity. Concurrently, vehicle crime fell by half, from 4 to 2, suggesting effective measures to deter theft in local parking areas. However, other theft surged by 500%, rising from 1 to 6 incidents, a sharp increase that may reflect heightened opportunities during May’s extended evenings and social events. Public order offences also doubled, climbing from 1 to 2, potentially tied to bank holidays and increased outdoor drinking. Despite these rises, Adlington’s violent crime rate of 2.3 per 1,000 remains 19% below the UK average, while anti-social behaviour sits 17% below the national benchmark. This contrast highlights the area’s resilience in managing certain crime types, even as others show unexpected fluctuations.

Adlington (Chorley) recorded a crime rate of 5.2 per 1,000 residents in May 2024, a slight decrease of 1.9% from the previous month’s rate of 5.3 per 1,000. This stability contrasts with broader UK trends, where the area’s rate remains 38.1% below the national average. On a daily basis, 2 crimes were reported each day in May, a figure that reflects the built-up area’s relatively low overall crime profile. Over the course of the month, 1 crime occurred for every 193 residents, underscoring the rarity of incidents in this community. When contextualised against Chorley’s population of 10,024, this monthly exposure highlights the area’s consistent safety record. While no single month defines a trend, the slight dip in May aligns with seasonal patterns, as longer evenings and bank holidays may have influenced social activity without triggering a surge in crime. The comparison to the UK average further illustrates how Adlington’s crime profile diverges from national norms, particularly in violent crime and anti-social behaviour rates, which remain significantly below the national benchmark.