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Crime in Chorley

Chorley had 1,218 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 120.7 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 5th of 19 Chorley areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 119% above the middle Chorley area. Crime was down 2% on the three months before.

PR7, Chorley · within 1.5 miles of the middle of Chorley

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120.7crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
5 of 19Chorley rank1st is the highest rate
-2%on the 3 months beforeless crime
violencemost common500 in 3 months

Month by month

370 Mar 434 Apr 445 May 448 Jun 405 Jul 365 Aug

Crimes recorded within 1.5 miles of the middle of Chorley. Police figures arrive about two months late.

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence50041%
anti-social behaviour21217%
shoplifting1089%
public order1018%
criminal damage897%
theft625%
burglary323%
drugs272%

Chorley against Chorley

TypeChorley per 1,000Middle Chorley areaChange
Violence49.623.5▼ 16%
Burglary3.21.7▼ 18%
Vehicle crime1.91.7▼ 30%
Anti-social behaviour2112.4▲ 15%
Theft and robbery8.84.2▲ 24%

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%
Euxton55.2▲ 3%
Charnock Richard40.5▼ 4%
Heath Charnock39.5▲ 55%
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 Chorley a safe area?

Chorley had about 120.7 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 5 of 19 Chorley areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Chorley?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (500), followed by anti-social behaviour (212) and shoplifting (108).