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Crime in Charnock Richard

Charnock Richard had 48 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 40.5 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 13th of 19 Chorley areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 27% below the middle Chorley area. Crime was down 4% on the three months before.

PR7, Chorley · within 0.75 miles of the middle of Charnock Richard

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40.5crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
13 of 19Chorley rank1st is the highest rate
-4%on the 3 months beforeless crime
violencemost common18 in 3 months

Month by month

23 Mar 13 Apr 14 May 22 Jun 17 Jul 9 Aug

Crimes recorded within 0.75 miles of the middle of Charnock Richard. Police figures arrive about two months late.

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence1838%
anti-social behaviour1021%
public order613%
criminal damage510%
weapons48%
vehicle crime24%
theft from the person12%
burglary12%

Charnock Richard against Chorley

TypeCharnock Richard per 1,000Middle Chorley areaChange
Violence15.223.5▼ 40%
Burglary0.81.7–
Vehicle crime1.71.7–
Anti-social behaviour8.412.4–
Theft and robbery0.84.2–

Per 1,000 residents a year. Change compares the last three months with the three before.

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Cowling144.30%
Chorley Moor137.2▼ 2%
Chorley120.7▼ 2%
Eaves Green71▲ 105%
Coppull62.3▲ 13%
Euxton55.2▲ 3%
Charnock Richard40.5▼ 4%
See every Chorley area ranked on the crime in Chorley page. Figures come from police.uk; locations are moved slightly on purpose to protect victims.

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Questions people ask

Is Charnock Richard a safe area?

Charnock Richard had about 40.5 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 13 of 19 Chorley areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Charnock Richard?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (18), followed by anti-social behaviour (10) and public order (6).