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Crime in Withnell

Withnell had 28 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 42.7 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 11th of 19 Chorley areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 23% below the middle Chorley area. Crime was up 8% on the three months before.

PR6, Chorley · within 0.75 miles of the middle of Withnell

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42.7crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
11 of 19Chorley rank1st is the highest rate
+8%on the 3 months beforemore crime
anti-social behaviourmost common11 in 3 months

Month by month

9 Mar 11 Apr 6 May 8 Jun 6 Jul 14 Aug

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

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
anti-social behaviour1139%
violence829%
theft311%
criminal damage27%
burglary27%
vehicle crime14%
other crime14%

Withnell against Chorley

TypeWithnell per 1,000Middle Chorley areaChange
Violence12.223.5–
Burglary31.7–
Vehicle crime1.51.7–
Anti-social behaviour16.812.4▲ 10%
Theft and robbery4.64.2–

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

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Cherry Tree63.4▲ 1%
Pleasington44.8▲ 28%
Withnell42.7▲ 8%
Brinscall36.6▲ 33%
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 Withnell a safe area?

Withnell had about 42.7 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 11 of 19 Chorley areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was anti-social behaviour.

What is the most common crime in Withnell?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was anti-social behaviour (11), followed by violence (8) and theft (3).