Adlington (Chorley) Crime Rate January 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Adlington (Chorley) reported a crime rate of 5.3 per 1,000 residents in January 2025, placing it 25.4% below the UK average of 7.1 per 1,000. This relatively low rate, despite a 41.2% increase in violence and sexual offences compared to December, reflects the area’s unique crime dynamics. Violent crimes accounted for 45.3% of all incidents (24 out of 53), driven by a surge in violence and sexual offences. Anti-social behaviour, at 22.6% of total crimes (12 incidents), remained a significant local concern, though it was 22% above the UK average for this category. The seasonal context of January—post-holiday lulls, reduced retail footfall, and shorter days—likely contributed to the overall decline in property crimes, which fell to 30.2% of total incidents (16 crimes). This contrast with violent crime trends highlights the area’s character as a built-up district within Chorley, where community-focused policing and lower population density may temper some crime types. However, the sharp rise in Other theft (300% increase) suggests vulnerabilities in unmonitored spaces, possibly linked to transient populations or unsecured property. The data also shows that property crimes like burglary and vehicle crime dropped significantly, with burglary falling 75% (from 4 to 1 incidents) and vehicle crime plummeting 80% (from 5 to 1). These declines, while positive, may be influenced by seasonal factors such as reduced outdoor activity and post-holiday economic conditions. The area’s crime profile remains distinct from larger urban centres, where higher population density and commercial activity typically drive more frequent incidents. However, the 22% above UK average for anti-social behaviour indicates targeted challenges that could benefit from community engagement strategies. Overall, the January 2025 data illustrates a combination of local demographics, seasonal rhythms, and policing efforts, with the area’s crime picture shaped by its position as a smaller built-up district within Chorley.

The most dramatic month-on-month change in January 2025 was a 300% increase in Other theft, rising from 1 to 4 incidents. This sharp rise, though small in absolute terms, may partly explain shifts in the crime mix, with property crimes accounting for 30.2% of total incidents (16 out of 53) compared to 45.3% for violent crimes. Anti-social behaviour remained a notable local concern, with 12 incidents recorded—22% above the UK average for this category. Meanwhile, vehicle crime dropped by 80%, falling from 5 to 1, a decline consistent with seasonal patterns where shorter daylight hours and post-holiday retail closures reduce opportunities for such offences. The 41.2% increase in violence and sexual offences (17 to 24 incidents) highlights a worrying trend, though the category remains 4% below the UK average. These changes underscore the area’s unique crime profile, where violent crime dominates but overall rates remain significantly lower than national benchmarks.

Adlington (Chorley) recorded a crime rate of 5.3 per 1,000 residents in January 2025, a 3.6% decrease from the previous month’s rate of 5.5 per 1,000. This slight decline aligns with typical seasonal patterns observed in similar built-up areas, where post-holiday periods and reduced retail footfall often correlate with lower crime activity. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately 2 crimes per day over the 31-day period, a figure that reflects the area’s relatively low overall crime profile compared to national averages. When scaled to the local population of 10,024, the monthly exposure translates to one reported crime for roughly every 189 residents. This metric provides a tangible sense of risk for residents, placing Adlington’s crime experience well below the UK average. The population-scaled perspective is particularly useful for contextualising the data: while 53 crimes were recorded, the low rate per capita suggests that most residents are not directly affected by crime on a regular basis. This contrasts with larger urban centres where higher population density often correlates with more frequent incidents.