Brookfield vs Chorley North West

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    3/100
    Brookfield Lancashire Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      4/100
      Chorley North West Lancashire Constabulary

      Brookfield vs Chorley North West Results

      A
      3/100
      High Crime
      Brookfield
      Lancashire Constabulary
      1,705 crimes / 12m
      ↑39.2% trend
      25% resolved
      View full statistics
      VS
      B
      4/100
      High Crime
      Chorley North West
      Lancashire Constabulary
      1,814 crimes / 12m
      ↑19% trend
      28.2% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Brookfield
      B Chorley North West
      Safety Score
      3/100 High Crime
      4/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      1,705
      1,814
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      1,225
      1,524
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑39.2%
      ↑19%
      Resolution Rate ?
      25%
      28.2%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Brookfield
      B Chorley North West
      Violent Crime
      563 ↑49%
      617 ↑40%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      311 ↓4%
      438 ↓6%
      Other Theft
      81 ↑11%
      86 ↑6%
      Vehicle Crime
      51 ↑4%
      41 ↑0%
      Burglary
      33 ↓27%
      57 ↓3%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      160 ↑55%
      129 ↑22%
      Drugs
      60 ↑650%
      74 ↑111%
      Public Order
      81 ↑72%
      127 ↑57%
      Robbery
      21 ↑40%
      19 ↑171%
      Shoplifting
      260 ↑110%
      161 ↑15%
      Theft from Person
      4 ↑33%
      17 ↑42%
      Bicycle Theft
      10 ↑0%
      6 ↓67%
      Possession of Weapons
      23 ↑130%
      16 ↑0%
      Other Crime
      47 ↑34%
      26 ↑13%
      Overall Verdict
      B Chorley North West is the safer choice — scoring 4/100 vs 3/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Brookfield safer than Chorley North West?

      Brookfield has a safety score of 3/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,705 crimes in the last 12 months. Chorley North West has a safety score of 4/100 (High Crime) with 1,814 crimes. Chorley North West scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Brookfield vs Chorley North West?

      Brookfield shows a year-on-year crime trend of +39.2% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Chorley North West shows +19% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Brookfield and Chorley North West?

      In Brookfield, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (563 incidents). In Chorley North West, it is Violent Crime (617 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Brookfield and Chorley North West?

      Brookfield recorded 311 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Chorley North West recorded 438. 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 Brookfield vs Chorley North West?

      Violent crime in Brookfield totalled 563 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 617 in Chorley North West. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Brookfield and Chorley North West in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Brookfield recorded 1,225 crimes (now 1,705, a change of +39.2%). Chorley North West recorded 1,524 crimes previously (now 1,814, +19%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Brookfield and Chorley North 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. Brookfield has a resolution rate of 25% and Chorley North West has 28.2%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Brookfield and Chorley North West?

      Brookfield falls within the Lancashire Constabulary boundary. Chorley North 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 Brookfield and Chorley North 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 Brookfield or Chorley North West on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Brookfield and Chorley North 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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