Adlington (Chorley) Crime Rate June 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Adlington (Chorley) recorded a crime rate of 5.3 per 1,000 residents in June 2025, placing it 34.6% below the UK average of 8.1 per 1,000. This figures marks a significant improvement compared to the national benchmark, though the area’s crime profile remains shaped by specific patterns. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 45.3% of all reported crimes, followed by anti-social behaviour (22.6%) and shoplifting (7.6%). The seasonal context of June — the start of summer with longer daylight hours — may partly explain the elevated focus on violent crimes, as outdoor activity increases and social interactions intensify. While the overall rate is lower than the UK average, the breakdown reveals that Adlington’s crime mix is distinct: property crimes constitute only 18.9% of the total, compared to 43.8% nationally. This suggests a relatively higher proportion of violent incidents compared to other areas, potentially influenced by local factors such as the built-up nature of the area and its proximity to Chorley’s urban core. The lower prevalence of shoplifting (37% below the UK average) and vehicle crime (46% below) may reflect effective local measures or the area’s characteristics, such as limited retail density or strong community engagement. However, the seasonal transition into summer could also introduce new challenges, particularly in managing public spaces and ensuring safety during evening hours.

June 2025 saw sharp increases in shoplifting (+300%), drugs-related crimes (+200%), and violence and sexual offences (+26.3%) compared to May, despite the overall crime rate remaining 34.6% below the UK average. The surge in shoplifting, which rose from 1 to 4 incidents, highlights a potential vulnerability in retail areas, though Adlington’s rate for this category remains 37% below the UK average. The rise in drug-related crimes, from 1 to 3 reports, may be linked to seasonal patterns or increased social activity in the area. Conversely, criminal damage and arson fell by 83.3% (6 to 1), and other thefts dropped by 66.7% (3 to 1), indicating a possible reduction in targeted property crimes. Adlington’s rate for violence and sexual offences (2.4 per 1,000) is 16% below the UK average, yet the 26.3% month-on-month increase underscores a growing concern for residents. This shift in the crime mix — with violent crimes now dominating 45.3% of total reports — contrasts with the UK’s average of 35.1% for the same category. Residents should be aware of the elevated risk of violent incidents, particularly in public spaces, and consider heightened vigilance during evenings and weekends. The data also shows that Adlington’s rate for anti-social behaviour (1.2 per 1,000) is 15% below the UK average, suggesting that while certain issues are worsening, others are being effectively managed.

Adlington’s crime rate in June 2025 dropped by 15.8% compared to the previous month, falling from 6.3 to 5.3 per 1,000 residents. This decline aligns with the broader trend of lower crime rates during the summer months in similar built-up areas. On a daily basis, Adlington recorded an average of 2 crimes per day in June, a figure that may appear modest but reflects the concentrated nature of incidents in a relatively small population. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 189 residents — a monthly exposure rate that is significantly lower than the UK average for comparable areas. With a population of 10,024, this statistic provides context for residents: the likelihood of being directly affected by a crime is comparatively low, though the concentration of violent incidents suggests that certain pockets of the area may face higher risks. The previous month’s rate of 6.3 per 1,000 indicates that the current level of safety is an improvement, but the month-on-month volatility in specific crime categories — such as the sharp rise in shoplifting and drug-related offences — demonstrates the need for ongoing vigilance. The population-scaled perspective also underscores that, despite the overall low rate, the proportion of violent crimes is high, requiring targeted interventions to address the root causes.