Chorley Crime Rate August 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Chorley's crime rate of 7.0 per 1,000 residents in August 2025 positions the area 13.6% below the UK average of 8.1 per 1,000, a consistent trend reflecting the district's broader security profile. The most prevalent crime categories were violence and sexual offences (32.6% of total incidents), anti-social behaviour (32.4%), and public order offences (6.5%). This distribution suggests a focus on interpersonal and community-level issues rather than property crimes, which accounted for only 22.6% of all reported incidents. The seasonal context of August — a peak holiday month — likely influenced these patterns, with increased tourism potentially contributing to anti-social behaviour while also reducing opportunities for shoplifting through empty homes and reduced retail activity. Violence and sexual offences declined by 22.6% compared to July, a drop that may be attributed to the summer vacation period and reduced social interactions in public spaces. However, anti-social behaviour rates remained 58% above the UK average, a figure that could be explained by the district's urban character and the concentration of social hubs in certain areas. The relatively low rates of vehicle crime (0.3 per 1,000) and burglary (0.2 per 1,000) — both below UK averages — suggest that Chorley's infrastructure and community policing efforts may be effectively mitigating these risks. This contrast with the higher-than-average anti-social behaviour rates highlights the need for targeted interventions in specific community areas. The overall crime picture illustrates a balance between national trends and local characteristics, with Chorley's unique demographic and geographic factors shaping its security landscape in ways that diverge from the UK average.

August 2025 saw significant shifts in crime patterns, with bicycle theft surging by 150% (2 to 5 incidents) — a rise that may reflect increased cycling during summer months. Public order offences also rose sharply, increasing by 77.4% (31 to 55) — a trend that could be linked to seasonal events or heightened social activity. Conversely, violence and sexual offences dropped by 22.6% (358 to 277), marking a notable decline in one of the area's most prevalent crime categories. Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 32.4% of all reported crimes, stood at 58% above the UK average (2.3 vs 1.5 per 1,000), suggesting a unique local dynamic. Meanwhile, shoplifting fell to 0.2 per 1,000 — 68% below the UK average — a contrast to the 58% increase in anti-social behaviour. These fluctuations highlight the combination of factors influencing crime in Chorley during the peak holiday season.

Chorley's crime rate in August 2025 fell to 7.0 per 1,000 residents, an 8.5% decrease from July's 7.7 per 1,000. This brings the area closer to the UK average of 8.1 per 1,000.6% below. On a daily basis, 27 crimes were recorded in August, a figure that reflects the area's relatively stable security environment compared to other parts of the country. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 142 residents, a rate that suggests a lower frequency of incidents than the national average. This monthly exposure figure is particularly relevant for residents, as it provides a tangible sense of how crime interacts with daily life in Chorley. The population context further illustrates that, despite fluctuations in specific categories, the overall risk profile remains distinct from the UK's broader trends, with certain crime types showing marked divergence from national benchmarks.