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Crime in Cowling

Cowling had 209 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 144.3 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 2nd of 19 Chorley areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 161% above the middle Chorley area. Crime was level on the three months before.

PR6, Chorley · within 0.6 miles of the middle of Cowling

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144.3crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
2 of 19Chorley rank1st is the highest rate
0%on the 3 months beforeless crime
violencemost common79 in 3 months

Month by month

72 Mar 61 Apr 75 May 72 Jun 74 Jul 63 Aug

Crimes recorded within 0.6 miles of the middle of Cowling. Police figures arrive about two months late.

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence7938%
anti-social behaviour3818%
criminal damage189%
theft168%
public order168%
shoplifting105%
burglary94%
vehicle crime73%

Cowling against Chorley

TypeCowling per 1,000Middle Chorley areaChange
Violence54.523.5▼ 26%
Burglary6.21.7–
Vehicle crime4.81.7–
Anti-social behaviour26.212.4▲ 41%
Theft and robbery13.84.2–

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%
Adlington63.4▲ 28%
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 Cowling a safe area?

Cowling had about 144.3 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 2 of 19 Chorley areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Cowling?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (79), followed by anti-social behaviour (38) and criminal damage (18).