Crime in Adlington (Chorley): statistics, rates and trends
653 crimes were recorded in Adlington (Chorley) in the 12 months to August 2026, 64.3 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 3% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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)
- Demographics of Adlington (Chorley)
- Questions about crime in Adlington (Chorley)
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (253), anti-social behaviour (170) and criminal damage and arson (53) made up 73% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 872nd of the 1,390 towns covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Adlington (Chorley) | Chorley | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 653 | 9,473 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 64.3 | 78.4 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +3% | -4% | -1% |
| Population | 10,149 | 120,839 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Adlington (Chorley) peaked in the year to August 2020 (1,012 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2024 (627). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 20%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 653 | 64.3 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 637 | 62.8 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 627 | 61.8 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 674 | 66.4 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 866 | 85.3 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 910 | 89.7 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,012 | 99.7 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 815 | 80.3 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 814 | 80.2 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 91 |
| 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 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and shoplifting (77% below) and public order (56% below) were well below it. On the year before, criminal damage and arson rose from 37 to 53 and public order rose from 22 to 30, while shoplifting fell from 49 to 20 and vehicle crime fell from 53 to 26.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 253 | 24.9 | 34.2 | +17% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 170 | 16.8 | 15.4 | -4% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 53 | 5.2 | 6.7 | +43% |
| Other theft | 33 | 3.3 | 6.4 | +22% |
| Public order | 30 | 3.0 | 6.7 | +36% |
| Vehicle crime | 26 | 2.6 | 5.0 | -51% |
| Other crime | 21 | 2.1 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 20 | 2.0 | 8.5 | -59% |
| Burglary | 17 | 1.7 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Drugs | 12 | 1.2 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 12 | 1.2 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 4 | 0.4 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.1 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.1 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
5 of the 8 nearest towns have a higher crime rate than Adlington (Chorley); the highest is Chorley (115.4 per 1,000) and the lowest Billinge (37.2).
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Adlington (Chorley) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coppull | 470 | 56.8 | -12% |
| Chorley | 4,805 | 115.4 | +79% |
| Euxton | 845 | 50.4 | -22% |
| Leyland | 3,668 | 90.0 | +40% |
| Darwen | 3,013 | 102.7 | +60% |
| Bamber Bridge | 3,825 | 91.9 | +43% |
| Skelmersdale | 3,405 | 96.4 | +50% |
| Billinge | 221 | 37.2 | -42% |
Adlington & Anderton is the one area listed within Adlington (Chorley), with 64.1 crimes per 1,000 residents.
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adlington & Anderton | Neighbourhood | 8,024 | 514 | 64.1 |
The 10 locations below account for 36% of the crime recorded in Adlington (Chorley) over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Grove Avenue” (54).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Grove Avenue | 54 |
| On or near Windsor Avenue | 32 |
| On or near Chorley Street | 30 |
| On or near Parking Area | 28 |
| On or near Anderton Lane | 24 |
| On or near Sheep House Lane | 21 |
| On or near Church Street | 12 |
| On or near Farm Avenue | 12 |
| On or near Derby Place | 11 |
| On or near Lancaster Close | 11 |
Of the 483 crimes in Adlington (Chorley) with a recorded outcome, 26% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 1.9% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 170 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 168 | 34.8% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 126 | 26.1% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 92 | 19.0% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 34 | 7.0% | 4.7% |
| Local resolution | 25 | 5.2% | 3.1% |
| Offender given a caution | 11 | 2.3% | 0.6% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 9 | 1.9% | 5.2% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 7 | 1.4% | 1.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 6 | 1.2% | 2.5% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.2% | 0.5% |
Adlington (Chorley) has an estimated population of 10,149 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has less social housing (8.4%, against 17.1%), fewer households without a car (13%, against 23%) and fewer students (4.7%, against 7.9%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Adlington (Chorley) average decile 7.1 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Adlington (Chorley) | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 16.1% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 24.3% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 58.8% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.2% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 28.4% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.7% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 34.2% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 15.3% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 13.0% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 76.9% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 8.4% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 14.6% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.1 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Adlington (Chorley) a safe place to live?
Adlington (Chorley) recorded 64.3 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 872nd of the 1,390 towns on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Adlington (Chorley)?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 253 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (170).
Is crime in Adlington (Chorley) going up or down?
Recorded crime in Adlington (Chorley) was up 3% on the year before: 653 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 637 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Adlington (Chorley)?
About 10,149 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 24% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Adlington (Chorley)?
Adlington (Chorley) is policed by Lancashire.
Police-recorded crime from data.police.uk (September 2017 to August 2026), ONS population estimates and Census 2021. Definitions and limitations: methodology.