Crime in Adlington (Chorley): statistics, rates and trends
601 crimes were recorded in Adlington (Chorley) in the 12 months to July 2026, 59.2 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 6% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Adlington (Chorley) at a glance
- Crime trends in Adlington (Chorley)
- Types of crime in Adlington (Chorley)
- Adlington (Chorley) compared with nearby towns
- Areas within Adlington (Chorley)
- Streets with the most crime in Adlington (Chorley)
- What happened after crimes were reported in Adlington (Chorley)
- Population and deprivation in Adlington (Chorley)
- Questions about crime in Adlington (Chorley)
- About this data
601 crimes were recorded in Adlington (Chorley) in the 12 months to July 2026, 59.2 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 6% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 226 reports (38% of the total).
Of the 1,408 towns covered by this site, Adlington (Chorley) has the 977th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Adlington (Chorley) | Chorley | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 601 | 9,526 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 59.2 | 78.8 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -6% | -4% | -1% |
| Population | 10,149 | 120,839 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Adlington (Chorley) was highest in the year to July 2020 (991 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2026 (601). Over the whole period it fell 23%, against a fall of 4% across England and Wales. Rates use today's population for every year, so they show the direction of change rather than exact historic rates.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to July 2026 | 601 | 59.2 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 640 | 63.1 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 664 | 65.4 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 652 | 64.2 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 859 | 84.6 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 954 | 94.0 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 991 | 97.6 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 829 | 81.7 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 783 | 77.2 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 55 |
| June 2026 | 40 |
| May 2026 | 51 |
| April 2026 | 61 |
| March 2026 | 36 |
| February 2026 | 38 |
| January 2026 | 51 |
| December 2025 | 59 |
| November 2025 | 56 |
| October 2025 | 59 |
| September 2025 | 56 |
| August 2025 | 39 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Adlington (Chorley) over the 12 months to July 2026. The index compares the local rate with England and Wales: 1.00 is the national rate, 2.00 is double it. The largest increases were in other theft (+39%) and criminal damage and arson (+28%).
The largest falls were in vehicle crime (-66%) and shoplifting (-60%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 226 | 22.3 | 0.65 | +0% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 165 | 16.3 | 1.06 | -9% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 46 | 4.5 | 0.67 | +28% |
| Other theft | 32 | 3.2 | 0.49 | +39% |
| Public order | 28 | 2.8 | 0.42 | +47% |
| Other crime | 22 | 2.2 | 1.03 | +83% |
| Shoplifting | 19 | 1.9 | 0.23 | -60% |
| Burglary | 18 | 1.8 | 0.50 | -14% |
| Vehicle crime | 18 | 1.8 | 0.36 | -66% |
| Drugs | 13 | 1.3 | 0.39 | +62% |
| Possession of weapons | 7 | 0.7 | 0.71 | -12% |
| Bicycle theft | 5 | 0.5 | 0.60 | n/a |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.1 | 0.07 | -80% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.1 | 0.06 | n/a |
Violence and sexual offences in Adlington (Chorley)
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Adlington (Chorley) recorded 226 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (22.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 37.6% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Adlington (Chorley)
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Adlington (Chorley) recorded 165 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (16.3 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 9% on the year before. It made up 27.5% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Adlington (Chorley)
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Adlington (Chorley) recorded 46 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 28% on the year before. It made up 7.7% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Adlington (Chorley)
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Adlington (Chorley) recorded 32 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 39% on the year before. It made up 5.3% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Adlington (Chorley)
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Adlington (Chorley) recorded 28 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 47% on the year before. It made up 4.7% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Adlington (Chorley)
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Adlington (Chorley) recorded 22 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.2 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 83% on the year before. It made up 3.7% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Adlington (Chorley)
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Adlington (Chorley) recorded 19 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 60% on the year before. It made up 3.2% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Adlington (Chorley)
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Adlington (Chorley) recorded 18 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 14% on the year before. It made up 3.0% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Adlington (Chorley)
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Adlington (Chorley) recorded 18 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 66% on the year before. It made up 3.0% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Adlington (Chorley)
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Adlington (Chorley) recorded 13 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 62% on the year before. It made up 2.2% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Adlington (Chorley)
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Adlington (Chorley) recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 12% on the year before. It made up 1.2% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Adlington (Chorley)
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Adlington (Chorley) recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Adlington (Chorley)
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Adlington (Chorley) recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 80% on the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Adlington (Chorley)
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Adlington (Chorley) recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the towns closest to Adlington (Chorley), for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Adlington (Chorley).
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Adlington (Chorley) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coppull | 459 | 55.4 | -6% |
| Chorley | 4,885 | 117.3 | +98% |
| Euxton | 869 | 51.8 | -12% |
| Leyland | 3,760 | 92.3 | +56% |
| Darwen | 3,076 | 104.9 | +77% |
| Bamber Bridge | 3,834 | 92.1 | +56% |
| Skelmersdale | 3,420 | 96.9 | +64% |
| Billinge | 219 | 36.8 | -38% |
1 areas within Adlington (Chorley), ordered by crime rate over the 12 months to July 2026. Adlington & Anderton had the highest rate (58.9 per 1,000) and Adlington & Anderton the lowest (58.9). Busy town and city centres often show high rates because many of the people there do not live there.
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adlington & Anderton | Neighbourhood | 8,024 | 473 | 58.9 |
Police.uk records each crime at an approximate location, usually the centre of a nearby street or a landmark, to protect victims' privacy. These are the locations with the most reports in Adlington (Chorley) over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Grove Avenue | 55 |
| On or near Windsor Avenue | 32 |
| On or near Chorley Street | 27 |
| On or near Parking Area | 25 |
| On or near Anderton Lane | 21 |
| On or near Sheep House Lane | 19 |
| On or near Church Street | 12 |
| On or near Farm Avenue | 12 |
| On or near Walton Street | 11 |
| On or near Chorley Road | 10 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Adlington (Chorley) over the 12 months to July 2026. Many cases are still open when the data is published, and anti-social behaviour has no outcome recorded, so these shares change as investigations finish.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 170 | 28.3% |
| Not recorded | 165 | 27.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 105 | 17.5% |
| Under investigation | 66 | 11.0% |
| Status update unavailable | 31 | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 27 | 4.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 9 | 1.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 9 | 1.5% |
| Court result unavailable | 6 | 1.0% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 5 | 0.8% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 4 | 0.7% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.3% |
Adlington (Chorley) has an estimated population of 10,149. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Adlington (Chorley) sits in decile 7.1, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Adlington (Chorley) |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 16.1% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 59.6% |
| Aged 65 and over | 24.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 76.9% |
| Social rented homes | 8.4% |
| Private rented homes | 14.6% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.1 |
Is Adlington (Chorley) a safe place to live?
Adlington (Chorley) recorded 59.2 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4. Crime is concentrated in a small number of places within most areas, often busy centres and transport hubs, so the rate for a single street can differ a lot from the area as a whole.
What is the most common crime in Adlington (Chorley)?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 226 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (165).
Is crime in Adlington (Chorley) going up or down?
Recorded crime in Adlington (Chorley) was down 6% on the year before: 601 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 640 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Adlington (Chorley)?
Adlington (Chorley) is policed by Lancashire. Non-emergency crimes can be reported online to the force or by calling 101; in an emergency call 999.
How are these crime rates calculated?
Each rate is the number of crimes recorded by the police in the 12 months to July 2026, divided by the resident population and multiplied by 1,000. Crime data is from data.police.uk and population estimates are from the Office for National Statistics.
Figures are police-recorded crime published on data.police.uk, covering August 2017 to July 2026. Each crime is counted in the small area (LSOA) where it was recorded and added up to Adlington (Chorley). Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.