Brockhall & Dinckley vs Chorley South West

Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    70/100
    Brockhall & Dinckley Lancashire Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      7/100
      Chorley South West Lancashire Constabulary

      Brockhall & Dinckley vs Chorley South West Results

      A
      70/100
      Safe
      Brockhall & Dinckley
      Lancashire Constabulary
      118 crimes / 12m
      ↑37.2% trend
      23.1% resolved
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      VS
      B
      7/100
      High Crime
      Chorley South West
      Lancashire Constabulary
      817 crimes / 12m
      ↑9.4% trend
      21.3% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Brockhall & Dinckley
      B Chorley South West
      Safety Score
      70/100 Safe
      7/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      118
      817
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      86
      747
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑37.2%
      ↑9.4%
      Resolution Rate ?
      23.1%
      21.3%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Brockhall & Dinckley
      B Chorley South West
      Violent Crime
      55 ↑38%
      342 ↑17%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      23 ↑15%
      233 ↑17%
      Other Theft
      7 ↑133%
      30 ↓48%
      Vehicle Crime
      2 ↓71%
      31 ↑72%
      Burglary
      6 ↑20%
      25 ↓11%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      11 ↑120%
      55 ↓2%
      Drugs
      1 ↓50%
      12 ↑33%
      Public Order
      7 ↑250%
      23 ↑10%
      Robbery
      1
      3 ↑50%
      Shoplifting
      0
      40 ↑90%
      Theft from Person
      0
      2
      Bicycle Theft
      0
      1 ↓88%
      Possession of Weapons
      0
      6 ↑0%
      Other Crime
      5 ↑150%
      14 ↓52%
      Overall Verdict
      A Brockhall & Dinckley is the safer choice — scoring 70/100 vs 7/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Brockhall & Dinckley safer than Chorley South West?

      Brockhall & Dinckley has a safety score of 70/100 (Safe) and recorded 118 crimes in the last 12 months. Chorley South West has a safety score of 7/100 (High Crime) with 817 crimes. Brockhall & Dinckley scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Brockhall & Dinckley vs Chorley South West?

      Brockhall & Dinckley shows a year-on-year crime trend of +37.2% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Chorley South West shows +9.4% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Brockhall & Dinckley and Chorley South West?

      In Brockhall & Dinckley, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (55 incidents). In Chorley South West, it is Violent Crime (342 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Brockhall & Dinckley and Chorley South West?

      Brockhall & Dinckley recorded 23 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Chorley South West recorded 233. Anti-social behaviour includes rowdiness, nuisance and disorder that disrupts daily life but may not result in a criminal charge.

      How do violent crime levels compare in Brockhall & Dinckley vs Chorley South West?

      Violent crime in Brockhall & Dinckley totalled 55 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 342 in Chorley South West. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Brockhall & Dinckley and Chorley South West in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Brockhall & Dinckley recorded 86 crimes (now 118, a change of +37.2%). Chorley South West recorded 747 crimes previously (now 817, +9.4%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Brockhall & Dinckley and Chorley South West?

      The resolution rate is the percentage of recorded crimes that resulted in a formal outcome — such as a charge, caution, penalty notice, or community resolution. Brockhall & Dinckley has a resolution rate of 23.1% and Chorley South West has 21.3%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Brockhall & Dinckley and Chorley South West?

      Brockhall & Dinckley falls within the Lancashire Constabulary boundary. Chorley South West is covered by Lancashire Constabulary. Each force operates independently and publishes crime data through the national UK Police API.

      What data is used to compare Brockhall & Dinckley and Chorley South West?

      CrimeRadar uses 36 months of official recorded crime data from the UK Police API, updated each month. The safety score combines crime volume relative to the force average, year-on-year trend direction, and resolution rate. All figures are based on crimes recorded within each police-defined neighbourhood boundary.

      Can I see Brockhall & Dinckley or Chorley South West on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Brockhall & Dinckley and Chorley South West. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.

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