Chorley Crime Rate March 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Chorley's crime rate for March 2025 was recorded at 6.5 per 1,000 residents, placing the area 16.7% below the UK average of 7.8 per 1,000. This figure reflects a relatively stable crime environment, though the composition of incidents reveals notable trends. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 36.3% of all crimes, making them the most prevalent category, followed by anti-social behaviour at 30.3%. These figures are consistent with Chorley's character as a mid-sized town with a mix of urban and rural features, where community interactions and public spaces may contribute to higher rates of anti-social behaviour. The seasonal context of March—marking the transition to spring, with longer evenings and the change in clocks—may have influenced patterns of criminal activity, particularly in areas with increased foot traffic or outdoor events. While violence remains the largest category, the rate of 2.4 per 1,000 for violence and sexual offences is 12% below the UK average, suggesting that local factors may be tempering some aspects of violent crime. However, the sharp rise in anti-social behaviour, which is 60% above the UK average, indicates a specific challenge for the area. This could be linked to the social dynamics of Chorley, where community spaces may be more prone to disorder or where enforcement efforts have shifted focus. The relatively low rates of property crime—particularly shoplifting, which is 41% below the UK average—suggest that Chorley's retail environment may be less targeted, or that local initiatives have had an effect. Overall, the data illustrates a town where crime is present but not overwhelming, with specific areas of concern that require attention.

March 2025 saw significant increases in bicycle theft, robbery, and vehicle crime, with bicycle theft rising by 100% compared to February. These spikes suggest a potential shift in criminal activity, possibly linked to the transition into spring and longer evenings. Robbery rates also climbed by 50%, with six incidents reported—double the previous month's count. This rise in violent crime contrasts with declines in other areas, such as possession of weapons, which fell by 42.9%, and drugs offences, down 6.7%. The data reveals a stark divergence in local crime trends: while anti-social behaviour remains 60% above the UK average, vehicle crime is 49% below national levels. For residents, the sharp increase in bicycle theft—now at 0.1 per 1,000—signals a need for heightened awareness, particularly in areas with high concentrations of cyclists or where thefts have been concentrated. These figures highlight the uneven nature of crime in Chorley, where certain categories are rising while others decline, presenting a complex picture of local safety.

Chorley's crime rate in March 2025 rose by 14.8% compared to February, moving from 5.7 to 6.5 per 1,000 residents. This increase, though still below the UK average, highlights shifting patterns in local crime dynamics. On a daily basis, the area recorded approximately 25 crimes per day in March, a figure that underscores the persistent presence of criminal activity in the community. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 154 residents, a monthly exposure rate that places Chorley in a moderate position relative to other areas of similar size. While this rate is lower than the UK average, the upward trend from the previous month suggests a need for continued vigilance. The population context further illustrates that, despite the increase, the overall crime rate remains relatively low compared to national benchmarks, with 6.5 crimes per 1,000 residents translating to fewer incidents per capita than the UK-wide average of 7.8. This balance between local and national metrics reflects the unique characteristics of Chorley, where community-focused policing and local initiatives may play a role in maintaining a crime profile that is both stable and improving in some areas.