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Crime in Croston

Croston had 30 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 37.1 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 16th of 19 Chorley areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 33% below the middle Chorley area. Crime was down 14% on the three months before.

PR26, Chorley · within 0.75 miles of the middle of Croston

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37.1crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
16 of 19Chorley rank1st is the highest rate
-14%on the 3 months beforeless crime
violencemost common20 in 3 months

Month by month

12 Mar 8 Apr 15 May 9 Jun 11 Jul 10 Aug

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

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence2067%
vehicle crime310%
anti-social behaviour310%
other crime27%
theft13%
public order13%

Croston against Chorley

TypeCroston per 1,000Middle Chorley areaChange
Violence24.723.5▼ 5%
Burglary01.7–
Vehicle crime3.71.7–
Anti-social behaviour3.712.4–
Theft and robbery1.24.2–

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

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Walmer Bridge63.5▲ 63%
Tarleton43.8▼ 12%
Rufford38.8▲ 31%
Mawdesley38.4–
Croston37.1▼ 14%
Much Hoole34.8▼ 26%
Eccleston34.7▲ 14%
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 Croston a safe area?

Croston had about 37.1 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 16 of 19 Chorley areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Croston?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (20), followed by vehicle crime (3) and anti-social behaviour (3).