Chorley Crime Rate October 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Chorley's crime profile in October 2025 exhibited a combination of trends, with the overall crime rate of 6.6 per 1,000 residents placing the area 14.3% below the UK average. This performance, consistent with Chorley's historical position as a relatively low-crime local authority, was driven by two dominant categories: violence and sexual offences (34.5% of all crimes) and anti-social behaviour (31.0%). The former's rate—2.3 per 1,000—was 14% below the UK average, likely reflecting the area's mixed urban-rural character, which may limit opportunities for certain types of violent crime. Anti-social behaviour, however, exceeded the UK average by 59%, a figure that may be partially explained by the town's role as a commuter hub with high pedestrian and vehicular traffic in key areas. Seasonal factors such as the autumnal transition—marked by darker evenings and the Halloween period—could have contributed to increased anti-social activity, particularly in public spaces. Meanwhile, property crime accounted for 37.2% of reported incidents, with vehicle crime and shoplifting showing contrasting trends. These patterns suggest that while Chorley's overall crime profile remains stable, specific categories warrant closer attention as they respond to local and seasonal dynamics.

The most striking month-on-month change in October 2025 was the 200% surge in bicycle theft, rising from one incident to three. This sharp increase, though small in absolute terms, may reflect seasonal factors such as the return of cycling activity after summer holidays or the impact of Halloween-related events. Concurrently, theft from the person also doubled, rising from two to six incidents. These spikes contrast with declines in shoplifting (-27.8%) and burglary (-19.0%), suggesting shifting patterns in criminal activity. Violent crime remained the most prevalent category, accounting for 34.5% of all reported incidents, but its rate was 14% below the UK average. Anti-social behaviour, however, was 59% above the UK average, a disparity that may be linked to the area's character as a commuter town with high foot traffic in certain zones. Residents might find the rise in bicycle theft particularly noteworthy, as it indicates a specific vulnerability in local infrastructure or security measures.

Chorley's overall crime rate in October 2025 stood at 6.6 per 1,000 residents, a 5.1% decrease from the previous month's rate of 6.9. This slight decline suggests a stabilising trend in local crime patterns. Daily crime figures reveal 26 reported crimes per day in October, a rate that, while consistent with historical averages, remains lower than the UK-wide figure. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 152 residents, a monthly exposure rate that positions Chorley as one of the safer areas in the UK. This statistic, when contextualised against the local population of 120,839, illustrates that the majority of residents are not directly affected by crime on a daily basis. However, the disparity between overall trends and specific category shifts—such as the sharp rise in bicycle theft—highlights the need for nuanced analysis of local conditions.