Chorley Crime Rate August 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Chorley's August 2024 crime rate of 7.4 per 1,000 residents places the area 9.8% below the UK average of 8.2 per 1,000, a consistent position that reflects broader trends in local policing and community dynamics. The most prevalent crime category was violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 31.8% of all reported incidents, a figure that is 11% below the UK average. This suggests a potentially lower level of violent crime in Chorley compared to the national picture, though the absolute number of incidents remains significant. Anti-social behaviour, the second most common category, stood at 29.1% of total crimes but was 53% above the UK average, indicating a local challenge that may be tied to the area's social fabric or environmental factors. The seasonal context of August, a peak holiday month, likely influenced patterns such as burglary, where the rate of reported incidents was 0.3 per 1,000, a figure that is 6% below the UK average. This could be attributed to the temporary closure of properties during the summer, reducing opportunities for such crimes. However, the increase in theft from the person and robbery highlights the need for continued vigilance during periods of heightened activity. These patterns illustrate the nuanced relationship between local conditions and crime, shaped by both seasonal shifts and the unique characteristics of Chorley as a mixed urban-rural area.

August 2024 saw a 150% increase in theft from the person, rising from 2 to 5 incidents, marking one of the most significant month-on-month changes in the dataset. Concurrently, robbery increased by 100%, with reports doubling from 3 to 6. These spikes suggest a potential shift in criminal activity, possibly linked to seasonal factors such as increased foot traffic or changes in local routines. In contrast, burglary dropped by 42.6%, from 54 to 31, a decline that may reflect heightened community vigilance or the impact of summer holidays reducing opportunities for such crimes. Violence and sexual offences also decreased by 12.6%, from 326 to 285, though this remains the most common category, accounting for 31.8% of all reported crimes. Anti-social behaviour, however, exceeded the UK average by 53%, with 261 incidents reported, a figure that underscores local challenges in managing public order. These variations highlight the combination of factors influencing crime patterns in Chorley.

Chorley's August 2024 crime rate (7.4 per 1,000 residents) marks a 2.6% increase from July's 7.2 per 1,000, reflecting a slight upward trend in reported incidents. This rise, though modest, contrasts with the area’s overall position below the UK average. On a daily basis, 29 crimes were recorded in August, a figure that contextualises the pace of activity in the local area. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 135 residents, a monthly exposure rate that highlights the frequency of incidents in relation to the population. With a population of 120,839, this translates to a manageable but noticeable level of crime for residents. The increase from July may be attributed to seasonal factors, such as the influx of tourists and the associated changes in local activity patterns without further data. The daily crime figure, while local to Chorley, offers a tangible benchmark for understanding the scale of incidents in a given day.