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Burglary Rates in Chorley North West

Chorley, North West, England

Data: 2025-05 to 2026-04 · Source: data.police.uk

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Chorley North West recorded 51 burglaries in the last 12 months. That puts burglary 23% above the UK average, so a professionally installed alarm system is a smart investment.

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Burglaries (12 months)

51

4.15 per 1,000 residents

UK average (per 1,000)

3.4

England & Wales

Total crimes (12 months)

2,334

190.1 per 1,000 residents

23% above the UK average144% above the North West regional average

How does Chorley North West rank?

Within Chorley

1 of 14 neighbourhoods

Safest neighbourhood in the borough

UK-wide safety percentile

76th percentile

Safer than most UK neighbourhoods

Monthly burglary trend

2025-05 to 2026-04

6
2
4
5
1
3
5
7
2
6
4
6
May 25
Jun 25
Jul 25
Aug 25
Sept 25
Oct 25
Nov 25
Dec 25
Jan 26
Feb 26
Mar 26
Apr 26

Crime breakdown

2025-05 to 2026-04

Violence & Sexual
866
37%
Anti-social Behaviour
549
24%
Other Crime
504
22%
Shoplifting
199
9%
Drug Offences
81
3%
Vehicle Crime
52
2%
Burglary
51
2%
Theft from Person
18
1%
Robbery
14
1%

Property mix in Chorley North West

Source: Census 2021 · 5,614 households

Detached 16%Semi-detached 34%Terraced 34%Flats 16%

The most common property type in Chorley North West is Semi-detached. Property type is one of the key factors that influences burglary risk.

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What this means for Chorley North West homeowners

Most homes in Chorley North West are semi-detached, which influences where a burglar is most likely to try. Based on the local burglary rate and property mix, homeowners here may want to prioritise:

  • A visible external bell box to deter opportunists
  • Door contacts on all main entry doors
  • Window sensors on accessible ground-floor and rear windows
  • Smart motion detection for hallways and main living areas
  • A video doorbell or CCTV on entry points
  • App alerts so you know the moment a sensor is triggered
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Crime data from data.police.uk. Population and household data from Census 2021. Mid-2024 ONS population estimates used where applicable. Data covers 2025-05 to 2026-04.

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