Coppull Crime Rate August 2025 | Monthly Statistics

For an area of 8,321 residents, August 2025 saw 39 crimes reported, equating to one incident for every 213 residents over the course of the month. This crime rate of 4.7 per 1,000 residents places Coppull 42% below the UK average of 8.1 per 1,000. The most prevalent crime category was anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 51.3% of all reported incidents (20 cases), followed by violence and sexual offences (28.2%, 11 cases). These figures contrast sharply with UK averages, where anti-social behaviour occurs at 1.5 per 1,000 (64% below Coppull’s rate) and violence and sexual offences at 2.9 per 1,000 (55% above Coppull’s rate). August, as a peak holiday month, may contribute to seasonal patterns, with increased tourism potentially influencing burglary risks in empty homes. However, property crimes in Coppull were low, with only six reported (1.3 per 1,000), compared to UK averages for similar categories. The data suggests a distinct local profile, where community-focused policing and local initiatives may play a role in maintaining lower crime rates despite seasonal fluctuations. The balance of crime types also reflects Coppull’s built-up area status within Chorley, where anti-social behaviour often dominates in smaller urban centres due to concentrated populations and limited public spaces for dispersal. While the overall rate remains well below national averages, the prominence of anti-social behaviour highlights the need for targeted interventions in public spaces.

August 2025 marked notable shifts in crime trends, with drugs-related offences doubling from zero to one incident, and public order offences also rising from zero to one. Other theft increased from zero to two, indicating emerging patterns that may require closer monitoring. Conversely, criminal damage and arson fell by 50% (from four to two cases), while violence and sexual offences decreased by 42.1% (from 19 to 11 cases). These fluctuations suggest a combination of factors, including seasonal changes and local enforcement efforts. Anti-social behaviour, though significantly above the UK average (64% higher), remained the dominant category, potentially linked to the area’s built-up nature and summer activities. The drop in violence and sexual offences could be consistent with increased community engagement during holiday periods, though further analysis would be needed to confirm this. For residents, the most immediate insight is the low property crime rate—only six incidents in a month, compared to 8.1 per 1,000 in the UK for similar categories—which may reflect effective local security measures or the relatively small scale of Coppull’s built-up area.

Coppull’s crime rate in August 2025 (4.7 per 1,000) represents a 7.1% decrease from the previous month’s rate of 5.1 per 1,000, indicating a sustained downward trend. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately one crime per day over the 31-day period, a figure that may resonate with residents as a tangible measure of local safety. Monthly exposure to crime is particularly low, with one reported incident for every 213 residents, a ratio that underscores Coppull’s relatively secure environment compared to national benchmarks. This population-scaled perspective highlights the area’s effectiveness in crime prevention, especially given its status as a built-up area within Chorley, where higher population densities typically correlate with elevated crime rates. The contrast with the UK average is stark: Coppull’s overall rate is nearly half that of the national figure, suggesting robust local policing or community initiatives that mitigate risk factors. However, the prominence of anti-social behaviour—64% above the UK average—reveals a specific vulnerability that may require tailored strategies, such as increased street lighting or youth engagement programs. These comparisons illustrate that while Coppull’s crime profile is broadly positive, targeted interventions in high-impact categories could further enhance local safety.