Chorley North West vs Chorley South West

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    4/100
    Chorley North West Lancashire Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      7/100
      Chorley South West Lancashire Constabulary

      Chorley North West vs Chorley South West Results

      A
      4/100
      High Crime
      Chorley North West
      Lancashire Constabulary
      1,814 crimes / 12m
      ↑19% trend
      28.2% 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
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Chorley North West
      B Chorley South West
      Safety Score
      4/100 High Crime
      7/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      1,814
      817
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      1,524
      747
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑19%
      ↑9.4%
      Resolution Rate ?
      28.2%
      21.3%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Chorley North West
      B Chorley South West
      Violent Crime
      617 ↑40%
      342 ↑17%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      438 ↓6%
      233 ↑17%
      Other Theft
      86 ↑6%
      30 ↓48%
      Vehicle Crime
      41 ↑0%
      31 ↑72%
      Burglary
      57 ↓3%
      25 ↓11%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      129 ↑22%
      55 ↓2%
      Drugs
      74 ↑111%
      12 ↑33%
      Public Order
      127 ↑57%
      23 ↑10%
      Robbery
      19 ↑171%
      3 ↑50%
      Shoplifting
      161 ↑15%
      40 ↑90%
      Theft from Person
      17 ↑42%
      2
      Bicycle Theft
      6 ↓67%
      1 ↓88%
      Possession of Weapons
      16 ↑0%
      6 ↑0%
      Other Crime
      26 ↑13%
      14 ↓52%
      Overall Verdict
      B Chorley South West is the safer choice — scoring 7/100 vs 4/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Chorley North West safer than Chorley South West?

      Chorley North West has a safety score of 4/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,814 crimes in the last 12 months. Chorley South West has a safety score of 7/100 (High Crime) with 817 crimes. Chorley South West scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

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

      Chorley North West shows a year-on-year crime trend of +19% — 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 Chorley North West and Chorley South West?

      In Chorley North West, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (617 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 Chorley North West and Chorley South West?

      Chorley North West recorded 438 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 Chorley North West vs Chorley South West?

      Violent crime in Chorley North West totalled 617 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 Chorley North West and Chorley South West in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Chorley North West recorded 1,524 crimes (now 1,814, a change of +19%). Chorley South West recorded 747 crimes previously (now 817, +9.4%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Chorley North West 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. Chorley North West has a resolution rate of 28.2% 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 Chorley North West and Chorley South West?

      Chorley North West 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 Chorley North West 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 Chorley North West or Chorley South West on a crime map?

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

      City rankings are based on official police force data areas, which cover cities and surrounding regions.