Total Crime Rate
98.6 per 1,000
All offences · May 2025 - Apr 2026Violent Crime Rate
17.4 per 1,000
May 2025 - Apr 2026Anderton Court area has the 8th highest crime rate of 57 local areas in Adlington & Anderton , and the 99th highest crime rate of 368 local areas in Chorley .
Crime levels at this postcode are much higher than in the adjoining streets, suggesting that most neighbouring areas are relatively safer than this one.
The overall crime rate in the area around Anderton Court (BL6 7RH) in the last 12 months was 98.6 per 1,000 residents and was 40.9% higher than the Adlington & Anderton average (69.9 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Anti-social behaviour with 8 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 150.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Violence and sexual offences ( -25.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 6 (≈ 17.4 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -14.3% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -80.2% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Anderton Court (BL6 7RH), the main crime hotspot is near Squirrel Lane, with 5 recorded incidents. This location is within roughly 0.3 miles of the postcode area.
View Crime In Adlington & Anderton| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | Other theft | Squirrel Lane | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Apr 2026 | Criminal damage and arson | Squirrel Lane | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Apr 2026 | Criminal damage and arson | Squirrel Lane | Under investigation |
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