Chorley Crime Rate October 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Chorley’s crime rate in October 2023 reached 8.1 per 1,000 residents, placing it 1.2% above the UK average of 8.0 per 1,000. This figure, while modest, reflects a persistent trend in the area’s crime profile, with anti-social behaviour and violence remaining dominant. Anti-social behaviour accounted for 34.8% of all recorded crimes, significantly outpacing the UK average by 119% (2.8 per 1,000 vs 1.3 per 1,000). Violence and sexual offences followed closely, contributing 31.1% of total crimes, though this category was 7% below the UK average. The seasonal context of October—shorter days, the transition to British Summer Time, and Halloween—may partly explain the rise in anti-social behaviour and shoplifting. While violent crime rates are slightly below the UK average, the high proportion of anti-social behaviour suggests challenges in community policing and public order management. The area’s crime mix appears to be shaped by its character as a mixed urban-rural district, where retail hubs and residential areas intersect. This dynamic may contribute to both property crimes and anti-social incidents. The relatively low rates of vehicle crime and burglary compared to the UK average could indicate effective local measures in these categories, though the 500% surge in bicycle theft raises questions about targeted interventions.

The most dramatic month-on-month change was a 500% increase in bicycle theft, rising from 1 to 6 incidents. This spike, though small in absolute terms, reflects a significant shift and may partly explain local concerns around unsecured bikes. Shoplifting also surged by 57.1%, jumping from 35 to 55 cases, a trend consistent with seasonal factors like Halloween and darker evenings. Conversely, vehicle crime fell by 29.7% (37 to 26), possibly linked to reduced daylight hours deterring opportunistic theft. Anti-social behaviour remained the most common crime, with a rate 119% above the UK average (2.8 per 1,000). Other theft also exceeded the UK average by 13%, highlighting persistent issues in this category. Residents may find the 1-in-123 monthly exposure figure useful for contextualising local safety, though it does not capture daily fluctuations.

Chorley’s crime rate in October 2023 rose to 8.1 per 1,000 residents, marking a 9.6% increase from the previous month’s 7.4 per 1,000. This translates to roughly 32 crimes reported daily, a figure that, while locally contextual, underscores the pace of incidents in the area. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 123 residents, a ratio that highlights the frequency of incidents relative to the population. Comparing this to the previous month, the shift in crime types is notable: while anti-social behaviour and violence remained dominant, decreases in vehicle crime and robbery suggest evolving patterns. The population-scaled perspective reveals that Chorley’s rate, though slightly above the UK average, remains within a narrow margin. This monthly exposure figure, while not a daily measure, offers residents a tangible sense of the crime profile, particularly in areas with higher foot traffic or community engagement. The interplay between local factors and national trends will be key to understanding these changes.