Chorley Crime Rate November 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Violence and sexual offences accounted for 34% of reported crimes in Chorley during November 2024, making this the dominant category in the area's crime profile. With a crime rate of 6.9 per 1,000 residents, Chorley recorded 9.2% fewer crimes than the UK average of 7.6 per 1,000. This disparity reflects a combination of local factors, including the area's mix of urban and semi-rural characteristics, which may influence policing priorities and community engagement. The seasonal context of November—marked by Bonfire Night, Black Friday shopping, and extended evening darkness—likely contributes to patterns observed in the data. Anti-social behaviour, the second most common crime category (31% of total), stands out as 98% above the UK average, suggesting a specific local challenge that may relate to community dynamics or policing strategies. Meanwhile, property crimes such as criminal damage and arson (7.2% of total) remain below the UK average by 12%, reflecting effective preventative measures in residential areas. The overall crime rate, while lower than the national average, shows a 6.3% increase from the previous month, indicating the need for continued monitoring of trends as the year progresses.

November 2024 saw notable fluctuations in specific crime categories, with theft from the person increasing by 100% (from 0 to 1 incident) and possession of weapons rising by 33.3% (from 6 to 8 cases). These spikes, though small in absolute terms, suggest shifting patterns that may warrant closer attention from local authorities. Conversely, robbery rates fell by 66.7% (from 3 to 1 incident), and bicycle theft decreased by 33.3% (from 3 to 2 cases), potentially reflecting the impact of seasonal factors such as reduced daylight hours and the end of the holiday shopping period. The crime mix also shifted significantly: while violent crimes remained the largest category, anti-social behaviour's 98% surplus over the UK average (1.1 vs 2.2 per 1,000) highlights a localised challenge that may require tailored interventions. This contrast with categories like shoplifting (57% below UK average) and burglary (35% below UK average) illustrates the uneven distribution of crime types across the area. For residents, the 100% increase in theft from the person—a rare occurrence in Chorley—may serve as a reminder to take additional precautions during high-traffic periods like Black Friday.

Chorley's crime rate in November 2024 (6.9 per 1,000 residents) marked a 6.3% increase from the previous month's rate of 6.5 per 1,000, reflecting a slight upward trend in overall crime. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately 28 crimes per day in November, a figure that provides a tangible sense of the frequency of incidents for local residents. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 144 residents, a monthly exposure rate that contextualises the scale of crime in relation to the area's population of 120,839. While this rate is lower than the UK average, the disparity in specific categories—such as anti-social behaviour's 98% surplus—underscores the unique challenges faced by Chorley. Comparing this to the broader UK context, Chorley's performance in categories like vehicle crime (9% below UK average) and other theft (27% below UK average) suggests effective policing in certain areas. However, the significant gap in anti-social behaviour rates highlights the need for targeted strategies to address this particular challenge. The population-scaled perspective reveals that while crime remains relatively low compared to national standards, localised issues require attention to ensure sustained improvements.