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Crime in Hoghton

Hoghton had 7 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 14 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 19th of 19 Chorley areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 75% below the middle Chorley area.

PR5, Chorley · within 0.75 miles of the middle of Hoghton

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14crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
19 of 19Chorley rank1st is the highest rate
–on the 3 months beforenot enough to compare
violencemost common3 in 3 months

Month by month

4 Mar 3 Apr 2 May 3 Jun 2 Jul 2 Aug

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

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence343%
burglary114%
theft114%
weapons114%
criminal damage114%

Hoghton against Chorley

TypeHoghton per 1,000Middle Chorley areaChange
Violence623.5–
Burglary21.7–
Vehicle crime01.7–
Anti-social behaviour012.4–
Theft and robbery24.2–

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

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Clayton Brook220.7▲ 33%
Higher Walton89.7▼ 36%
Coupe Green51.8▲ 5%
Gregson Lane48▲ 3%
Pleasington44.8▲ 28%
Hoghton14–
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 Hoghton a safe area?

Hoghton had about 14 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 19 of 19 Chorley areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Hoghton?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (3), followed by burglary (1) and theft (1).