Adlington (Chorley) Crime Rate November 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Adlington (Chorley) continues to demonstrate a crime profile significantly safer than the UK average, with an overall crime rate of 6.3 per 1,000 residents in November 2024. This figure represents a 17.1% reduction compared to the national average of 7.6 per 1,000, a consistent trend for the built-up area. The breakdown of crimes reveals a distinct pattern, with violence and sexual offences accounting for 39.7% of all reported incidents (25 cases), followed by anti-social behaviour (22.2%) and shoplifting (12.7%). These figures align with seasonal dynamics typical of November, a month marked by shorter daylight hours, the commercial intensity of Black Friday, and the community-focused yet potentially disruptive events of Bonfire Night. The relatively low rate of property crimes—comprising just 35% of total incidents—contrasts with the higher proportion of violent and public order offences, suggesting a shift in crime mix compared to other months. While the overall safety of the area is evident, the prominence of violence and anti-social behaviour underscores the need for targeted community engagement and policing strategies, particularly in areas where these incidents are concentrated. The seasonal context may also play a role, as the combination of increased foot traffic during shopping events and the social gatherings associated with Bonfire Night could contribute to the observed patterns. However, the absence of significant spikes in property-related crimes indicates that local efforts to secure retail spaces and manage public spaces during peak times may be yielding positive results.

November 2024 saw dramatic month-on-month increases in several crime categories, with violence and sexual offences surging by 108.3% (from 12 to 25 cases). This jump, though not uncommon during the late autumn period, stands out as the most significant single-category rise in the data. Anti-social behaviour also climbed sharply, increasing by 75% to 14 incidents, while shoplifting—typically a low-level issue in the area—doubled to 8 cases, a 100% increase from zero in October. These trends suggest a possible interplay between seasonal factors and local dynamics: the heightened commercial activity of Black Friday may have driven both retail theft and the associated anti-social behaviour in and around shopping centres. Conversely, public order offences fell by 33.3% (from 3 to 2), and other theft dropped by the same margin, potentially reflecting the impact of increased police visibility or community initiatives during the month. Adlington’s rate of violent crime (2.5 per 1,000) is 3% below the UK average for this category, a small but meaningful difference that highlights the area’s relative success in mitigating some of the most severe forms of crime. However, the area’s anti-social behaviour rate (1.4 per 1,000) is 26% above the UK average, and vehicle crime—8 per 1,000—is 82% higher than the national figure, pointing to specific challenges that may require tailored interventions. For residents, the most immediately relevant statistic is the sharp rise in violence and sexual offences, which, while not unprecedented, warrants attention given the potential for further escalation as the holiday season progresses.

When compared to the previous month, November 2024 saw a 74.9% increase in the overall crime rate, rising from 3.6 per 1,000 to 6.3 per 1,000. This substantial shift underscores the volatility of crime trends in Adlington (Chorley), a built-up area where monthly fluctuations can be influenced by both local and national factors. On a daily basis, the area experienced an average of 2 crimes per day in November, a figure that, while modest, reflects the concentrated nature of incidents during this period. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 159 residents, a monthly exposure rate that, when contextualised within the area’s population of 10,024, suggests that most residents are not directly affected by crime on a regular basis. However, the sharp rise in violent and anti-social incidents means that a subset of the population may be impacted. The comparison to the UK average highlights both strengths and areas for improvement: while the overall rate remains below the national benchmark, the elevated rates of anti-social behaviour and vehicle crime indicate that local conditions—such as the density of residential areas or the presence of commuter routes—may be contributing to these specific challenges. The population-scaled perspective also reveals that, despite the month-on-month increase, the absolute number of crimes (63) remains relatively low, suggesting that the area’s broader safety record is not compromised by the November spike. This nuanced picture allows for a more balanced understanding of Adlington’s crime profile, where the risks are concentrated in particular categories but the overall environment remains safer than the UK average.