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Burglary Rates in Chorley South West

Chorley, North West, England

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

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Chorley South West recorded 39 burglaries in the last 12 months. Even around the UK mid-range, a visible, professionally installed alarm makes your home a harder target.

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Burglaries (12 months)

39

3.15 per 1,000 residents

UK average (per 1,000)

3.4

England & Wales

Total crimes (12 months)

1,116

90.2 per 1,000 residents

7% below the UK average85% above the North West regional average

How does Chorley South West rank?

Within Chorley

3 of 14 neighbourhoods

UK-wide safety percentile

60th percentile

Around the UK mid-range

Monthly burglary trend

2025-05 to 2026-04

5
1
6
3
3
2
3
3
4
7
2
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
467
42%
Anti-social Behaviour
302
27%
Other Crime
204
18%
Vehicle Crime
40
4%
Shoplifting
40
4%
Burglary
39
3%
Drug Offences
17
2%
Robbery
5
0%
Theft from Person
2
0%

Property mix in Chorley South West

Source: Census 2021 · 5,384 households

Detached 18%Semi-detached 37%Terraced 29%Flats 16%

The most common property type in Chorley South 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 South West homeowners

Most homes in Chorley South 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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