Adlington (Chorley) Crime Rate February 2026 | Monthly Statistics

Violence and sexual offences emerged as the dominant category in Adlington (Chorley) for February 2026, accounting for 52.6% of all reported crimes. At 3.8 per 1,000 residents, the area’s crime rate was 40.6% below the UK average of 6.4 per 1,000, a figure that positions Adlington as significantly safer than the national benchmark. While violent crime remains the most prevalent category, the breakdown shows a balanced mix of property and violent crimes, with property crimes contributing 31.6% of the total. This balance may reflect the area’s built-up nature, where both residential and commercial spaces coexist, potentially increasing exposure to a range of offences. The seasonal context of February—a winter month with low outdoor activity—likely contributes to the lower crime rate, as reduced public engagement and colder weather may limit opportunities for certain types of crime. However, the dominance of violent crime suggests that local factors, such as community dynamics or specific incidents, may play a role. The UK comparison further highlights Adlington’s performance, with its rates for anti-social behaviour (56% below the UK average) and shoplifting (14% below) reinforcing the area’s overall safety profile. These findings, when contextualized with the area’s character as a built-up part of Chorley, indicate a generally secure environment, albeit one where targeted efforts to address violent crime could yield further improvements.

February 2026 marked a stark contrast in crime trends for Adlington (Chorley), with shoplifting surging by 400% as the category increased from one to five incidents. This spike, though still below the UK average (0.6 per 1,000), highlights a potential shift in local retail crime patterns. Concurrently, vehicle crime and bicycle theft both rose by 100%, indicating a possible increase in targeted thefts during the winter months. Conversely, criminal damage and arson plummeted by 91.7%, a sharp decline from 12 to one incident, which may reflect seasonal inactivity or effective local deterrents. Violence and sexual offences remained the dominant category, at 2.0 per 1,000 residents—14% below the UK average—suggesting that despite the overall low rate, the area continues to face challenges in addressing violent crime. These fluctuations underscore the need for targeted interventions in specific crime categories.

Adlington (Chorley) saw a 25.5% decrease in its crime rate from 5.1 to 3.8 per 1,000 residents in February 2026 compared to the previous month. This reduction aligns with the winter season’s typical pattern of lower outdoor activity and pre-spring lull, which may contribute to fewer opportunities for certain crimes. On a daily basis, the area recorded one crime per day over the 28-day period, a figure that reflects the relatively low overall rate. When scaled to the population, this equates to one reported crime for every 264 residents over the course of the month—a statistic that underscores the area’s generally safe environment. While such figures are local-specific and not directly comparable to UK-wide daily rates, they provide residents with a clear sense of the monthly exposure to crime. The population context further illustrates that even with the 38 reported crimes, the rate remains far below the UK average, highlighting Adlington’s distinct position within national crime trends.