Chorley Crime Rate August 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Chorley's crime profile in August 2025 reveals a combination of local dynamics and national trends. At 7.0 crimes per 1,000 residents, the area's overall rate is 13.6% below the UK average of 8.1 per 1,000, a position that has persisted for several months. This relative safety is most evident in property-related offences, with shoplifting rates (0.2 per 1,000) 68% below the UK average and burglary (0.2 per 1,000) 26% below. However, the area's violent crime profile remains a focus, with violence and sexual offences accounting for 32.6% of all reported crimes—a figure that, while 20% below the UK average, still reflects significant community impact. Anti-social behaviour (32.4% of total crimes) stands out as a persistent challenge, with Chorley's rate 58% above the national average. This discrepancy may be partly explained by the town's character as a commuter town with a mix of residential and retail areas, where social interactions and public spaces can amplify such incidents. Seasonal factors also play a role: August, a peak holiday month, typically sees increased tourism and empty homes, which may contribute to the 25.4% decline in criminal damage and arson (from 71 to 53). However, the simultaneous 77.4% rise in public order offences could indicate a shift in police resource allocation or community tensions during the summer months. The data also shows a marked contrast between property and violent crime trends, with the former declining across most categories and the latter showing mixed results. This duality underscores the need for targeted strategies that address both the structural and situational factors influencing Chorley's crime picture.

August 2025 saw significant fluctuations in specific crime categories, with bicycle theft surging by 150% (from 2 to 5 incidents) and public order offences rising by 77.4% (31 to 55). These increases may reflect seasonal factors, such as the influx of holidaymakers or changes in local event activity. Conversely, robbery rates plummeted by 83.3% (from 6 to 1), a decline that could be attributed to heightened police presence or improved security measures in high-risk areas. Anti-social behaviour remains a stark outlier, with Chorley's rate (2.3 per 1,000) 58% above the UK average (1.5 per 1,000), highlighting a persistent challenge in managing community disorder. Meanwhile, violent crime dropped by 22.6% compared to July, though the rate (2.3 per 1,000) still lags 20% below the UK average for this category. Residents may find the 100% reduction in theft from the person (from 2 to 0 incidents) particularly reassuring, though such low numbers may also reflect underreporting.

Chorley's crime rate in August 2025 (7.0 per 1,000 residents) marks an 8.5% decrease from the previous month's 7.7 per 1,000, reflecting a sustained downward trend. On a daily basis, 27 crimes were recorded across the 31-day period, translating to a local context of roughly one crime for every 142 residents over the course of the month. This monthly exposure figure provides a tangible measure of risk for residents, though it does not account for variations in population density or geographic distribution within the area. Compared to the UK average of 8.1 per 1,000, Chorley remains 13.6% below the national rate, a consistent position that suggests systemic factors—such as community policing strategies or local socioeconomic conditions—may contribute to this disparity. The decline in violent crime, particularly the 22.6% reduction in violence and sexual offences, aligns with broader patterns observed in areas with robust community engagement initiatives.