Chorley Crime Rate November 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Anti-social behaviour dominated Chorley's crime profile in November 2023, accounting for 32.3% of all reported incidents and significantly outpacing the UK average by 138%. This category, which includes disturbances and disorderly conduct, likely reflects the area's mix of urban and semi-rural characteristics, where community tensions and seasonal events may amplify such activity. The overall crime rate of 7.7 per 1,000 residents places Chorley 2.7% above the UK average, a marginal difference that suggests local conditions are broadly aligned with national trends but with specific challenges in managing anti-social conduct. Violent crimes, which accounted for 31.4% of all incidents, were 7% below the UK average, potentially indicating effective policing in addressing more serious offences. Seasonal factors such as Bonfire Night and the post-Black Friday shopping period may have influenced the types of crimes reported, with anti-social behaviour peaking during evenings when community spaces are more frequently occupied. The data also reveals a notable contrast between property crimes (273 incidents) and violent crimes (291 incidents), suggesting a balance between theft-related and interpersonal offences that may reflect Chorley's economic and social dynamics. While the overall rate is slightly higher than the UK average, the specific distribution of crime types highlights the need for targeted interventions in areas where anti-social behaviour is most prevalent.

November 2023 saw a dramatic 700% increase in robbery, rising from one incident to eight, a sharp contrast to the 66.7% decrease in bicycle theft and theft from the person, both of which fell from six to two. This shift highlights a potential reallocation of criminal activity towards more confrontational crimes, possibly influenced by seasonal factors such as Bonfire Night. Anti-social behaviour, the dominant category at 32.3% of all crimes, was 138% above the UK average, a disparity that underscores local challenges in managing public order. Meanwhile, vehicle crime remained 40% below the UK average, suggesting that Chorley's infrastructure or community measures may be effective in deterring such offences. Residents should note the significant rise in robbery, which could signal a need for increased vigilance in public spaces during November's darker evenings.

Chorley's crime rate in November 2023 fell by 5.7% compared to the previous month, declining from 8.1 to 7.7 per 1,000 residents. This reduction aligns with typical seasonal patterns, as November's shorter evenings and post-Black Friday retail activity may have dampened opportunities for certain crimes. On a daily basis, 31 crimes were reported each day in November, a figure that provides context for residents assessing local safety trends. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 130 residents, a monthly exposure rate that remains consistent with prior months. When scaled to Chorley's population of 120,839, this suggests a manageable level of crime relative to the area's size, though specific categories like anti-social behaviour remain elevated compared to the UK average. The population-scaled perspective underscores that while the overall rate is slightly above the UK average, the distribution of crime types reflects local conditions rather than an overall spike in criminal activity.