Coppull Crime Rate September 2025 | Monthly Statistics

September 2025 marked an unexpected surge in burglary within Coppull, a built-up area in Chorley, with incidents rising from one to six—a 500% increase. This spike, though not reflected in the overall crime rate of 7.1 per 1,000 residents (4.1% below the UK average), highlights a sharp focus on property-related vulnerabilities. The area's crime profile remained dominated by anti-social behaviour (21 incidents, 35.6% of total), violence and sexual offences (19 incidents, 32.2%), and burglary (6 incidents, 10.2%). These figures, consistent with the seasonal context of back-to-school and university freshers, suggest that social pressures and the transition to darker evenings may be exacerbating local tensions. Anti-social behaviour, 114% above the UK average of 1.2 per 1,000, contrasts sharply with categories like drugs and vehicle crime, which were 62% and 75% below their respective UK benchmarks. The area's relatively low overall rate, despite the burglary spike, indicates that broader social and economic factors may be mitigating crime in other areas. However, the 500% increase in burglary—a category that is itself 150% above the UK average—raises questions about targeted interventions. The seasonal transition, with students returning and nights drawing in, may be compounding existing challenges in specific neighbourhoods. This month's statistics underscore the need for a tailored approach to addressing both persistent and emerging crime trends.

The most striking shift in September 2025 was the 500% increase in burglary, rising from one to six incidents. This jump, though not reflected in the overall rate, signals a potential vulnerability in local security measures. Concurrently, public order offences doubled, and criminal damage and arson rose by 150%, both suggesting heightened tensions or disruptions. Anti-social behaviour, the most common crime type (35.6% of total incidents), was 114% above the UK average, a stark contrast to categories like drugs and vehicle crime, which were 62% and 75% below their respective UK benchmarks. This divergence illustrates a combination of local social dynamics and broader national trends. For residents, the 21 anti-social behaviour incidents—over a third of all crimes—offer a tangible insight into the challenges faced in maintaining community cohesion.

Coppull's crime rate in September 2025 rose to 7.1 per 1,000 residents, a 51.2% increase from the previous month's 4.7 per 1,000. This surge, though still below the UK average of 7.4 per 1,000, suggests a shift in local dynamics. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately two crimes per day over the 30-day period, a figure that, while modest, reflects the concentration of incidents within a relatively small population. When scaled to the community, this translates to one reported crime for every 141 residents over the course of the month—a metric that underscores the impact of specific incidents on daily life. The population context reveals that Coppull's 8,321 residents face a crime rate that is 4.1% lower than the UK average, yet the month-on-month spike indicates vulnerabilities that may require targeted attention. The contrast between the overall rate and the sharp increases in specific crime categories highlights the need for a nuanced understanding of local patterns.