Chorley Crime Rate July 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Chorley’s crime rate in July 2025 stood at 7.7 per 1,000 residents, placing it 10.5% below the UK average of 8.6 per 1,000. This figure marks a slight increase from June’s 7.4 per 1,000 but remains within a range that suggests the area is relatively safer than the national average. The most prevalent crime category was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 38.6% of all reported incidents, followed by anti-social behaviour at 33.1% and criminal damage and arson at 7.7%. These patterns align with the district’s character as a mixed urban-rural area, where seasonal factors such as summer festivals and the absence of school holidays may contribute to higher levels of public disorder. The sharp rise in anti-social behaviour—61% above the UK average—raises questions about how community events and increased foot traffic during July impact local tensions. Conversely, shoplifting fell by 54.3%, a drop that may be attributed to enhanced retail security measures or a shift in criminal activity towards other categories. The overall crime rate, while slightly up, remains a testament to the area’s efforts in maintaining public safety, though the surge in certain offence types deserves closer attention.

July 2025 saw a 100% increase in burglary, rising from 9 to 18 incidents, a stark contrast to the 54.3% drop in shoplifting, which fell from 46 to 21. This shift highlights a changing crime mix, with property-related offences becoming more prominent as violent crimes remained stable at 358. Anti-social behaviour, the second most common crime, surged 61% above the UK average, reflecting potential pressures from summer festivals and events. Meanwhile, theft from the person dropped by half, possibly due to increased police patrols or community initiatives. The 25% rise in 'other crime'—a category encompassing a range of less-defined offences—suggests a need for further analysis of emerging trends. These fluctuations underscore the dynamic nature of local crime patterns, with seasonal factors likely playing a role in the divergent trajectories of different offence types.

Chorley's crime rate rose 4.5% from 7.4 to 7.7 per 1,000 residents in July 2025 compared to June, marking a slight upward trend. Despite this increase, the area remains 10.5% below the UK average of 8.6 per 1,000. Locally, 30 crimes were reported daily on average, a figure that contextualises the pace of incidents in the district. Over the course of the month, one crime occurred for roughly every 130 residents, a rate that reflects the population density and distribution of crime across Chorley’s 120,839 residents. While the overall rate is still lower than the UK average, the month-on-month increase suggests a need to monitor patterns in specific crime categories. This shift aligns with seasonal factors such as increased foot traffic during festivals and the absence of school holidays, which may contribute to a broader mix of incidents. The population-scaled perspective shows that while crime is present, its impact is diluted across the district’s size, offering a nuanced view of the local security landscape.