Chorley Crime Rate June 2024 | Monthly Statistics

The most striking shift in June 2024 was the 150% increase in theft from the person, a category that had previously accounted for less than 1% of all crimes. This sudden rise in personal theft—jumping from 2 to 5 incidents—contrasts sharply with the broader trend of declining property crimes, which fell by 59.6% in burglary and 46.2% in vehicle crime. Chorley’s overall crime rate of 6.6 per 1,000 residents, 19.5% below the UK average, reflects a complex mix of local factors. Violence and sexual offences remain the most common category, comprising 36.7% of all crimes, with a rate of 2.4 per 1,000—13% below the UK average. This aligns with Chorley’s character as a largely rural district with limited nightlife infrastructure, where violent crime is less concentrated than in urban centres. Anti-social behaviour, however, stands out as a local anomaly, with a rate of 1.9 per 1,000—36% above the UK average. This may partly explain the 29.3% share of total crimes, suggesting community tensions or environmental factors in public spaces. Seasonal context adds nuance: June marks the start of summer, when tourism and longer daylight hours might influence crime patterns, though Chorley’s rural nature means these effects are likely less pronounced than in coastal or urban areas.

June 2024 saw a dramatic 150% increase in theft from the person, a category that had previously been rare in Chorley. This surge—from 2 to 5 incidents—raises questions about local security measures or opportunistic behaviour during summer evenings. Simultaneously, burglary fell by 59.6% (47 to 19), the largest monthly decline in any category, likely reflecting seasonal patterns where rural homes are less occupied during summer holidays. Vehicle crime also dropped 46.2% (26 to 14), potentially linked to reduced car usage during warmer weather. Chorley’s anti-social behaviour rate of 1.9 per 1,000—36% above the UK average—suggests a local challenge, with 29.3% of all crimes falling into this category. This could be connected to community events or increased foot traffic in local centres. Conversely, shoplifting (0.3 per 1,000) and public order offences (0.3 per 1,000) were both 50–52% below the UK average, due to Chorley’s smaller retail footprint compared to larger urban areas.

Chorley’s crime rate in June 2024 (6.6 per 1,000) marked a 9.9% decline from May’s 7.3 per 1,000, continuing a downward trend observed over recent months. This equates to roughly 26 crimes per day, a figure that, while lower than the UK average, remains significant for a community of 120,839 residents. Over the course of June, one reported crime occurred for every 152 residents, a monthly exposure rate that is lower than many comparable areas. This suggests Chorley’s crime prevention strategies may be effective, though the sharp rise in theft from the person complicates this narrative. When scaled to population size, Chorley’s violent crime rate (2.4 per 1,000) remains 13% below the UK average, reinforcing the area’s relative safety in this category. However, the 36% above-average rate for anti-social behaviour highlights a gap in local services or community engagement. These statistics, when viewed alongside the UK’s overall rate of 8.2 per 1,000, position Chorley as a mixed case study: safer in some respects but with unique challenges in managing anti-social conduct.