Chorley North & Astley vs Kirkham

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    7/100
    Chorley North & Astley Lancashire Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      15/100
      Kirkham Lancashire Constabulary

      Chorley North & Astley vs Kirkham Results

      A
      7/100
      High Crime
      Chorley North & Astley
      Lancashire Constabulary
      2,472 crimes / 12m
      ↑3.1% trend
      29.1% resolved
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      VS
      B
      15/100
      High Crime
      Kirkham
      Lancashire Constabulary
      776 crimes / 12m
      ↑0.5% trend
      10.2% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Chorley North & Astley
      B Kirkham
      Safety Score
      7/100 High Crime
      15/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      2,472
      776
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      2,398
      772
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑3.1%
      ↑0.5%
      Resolution Rate ?
      29.1%
      10.2%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Chorley North & Astley
      B Kirkham
      Violent Crime
      947 ↑22%
      290 ↑9%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      623 ↓13%
      231 ↓4%
      Other Theft
      120 ↓8%
      31 ↓3%
      Vehicle Crime
      47 ↓33%
      11 ↓35%
      Burglary
      54 ↓25%
      16 ↓36%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      164 ↑1%
      80 ↑19%
      Drugs
      81 ↑84%
      11 ↑10%
      Public Order
      150 ↑19%
      24 ↓14%
      Robbery
      25 ↑67%
      3 ↑50%
      Shoplifting
      162 ↑3%
      23 ↓4%
      Theft from Person
      19 ↑6%
      5 ↑400%
      Bicycle Theft
      8 ↓64%
      0 ↓100%
      Possession of Weapons
      17 ↓23%
      5 ↑0%
      Other Crime
      55 ↓7%
      46 ↓6%
      Overall Verdict
      B Kirkham is the safer choice — scoring 15/100 vs 7/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Chorley North & Astley safer than Kirkham?

      Chorley North & Astley has a safety score of 7/100 (High Crime) and recorded 2,472 crimes in the last 12 months. Kirkham has a safety score of 15/100 (High Crime) with 776 crimes. Kirkham scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Chorley North & Astley vs Kirkham?

      Chorley North & Astley shows a year-on-year crime trend of +3.1% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Kirkham shows +0.5% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Chorley North & Astley and Kirkham?

      In Chorley North & Astley, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (947 incidents). In Kirkham, it is Violent Crime (290 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Chorley North & Astley and Kirkham?

      Chorley North & Astley recorded 623 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Kirkham recorded 231. 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 Chorley North & Astley vs Kirkham?

      Violent crime in Chorley North & Astley totalled 947 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 290 in Kirkham. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Chorley North & Astley and Kirkham in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Chorley North & Astley recorded 2,398 crimes (now 2,472, a change of +3.1%). Kirkham recorded 772 crimes previously (now 776, +0.5%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Chorley North & Astley and Kirkham?

      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. Chorley North & Astley has a resolution rate of 29.1% and Kirkham has 10.2%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Chorley North & Astley and Kirkham?

      Chorley North & Astley falls within the Lancashire Constabulary boundary. Kirkham 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 Chorley North & Astley and Kirkham?

      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 Chorley North & Astley or Kirkham on a crime map?

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

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