Total Crime Rate
13.7 per 1,000
All offences · May 2025 - Apr 2026Violent Crime Rate
3.4 per 1,000
May 2025 - Apr 2026Wilmar Road area has the 3rd lowest crime rate of 48 local areas in Clayton East, Brindle & Hoghton , and the 39th lowest crime rate of 368 local areas in Chorley .
This postcode forms a relatively safe pocket compared with the surrounding streets. Neighbouring areas record much higher crime levels, even though this postcode itself remains comparatively low-crime.
The overall crime rate in the area around Wilmar Road (PR25 5SL) in the last 12 months was 13.7 per 1,000 residents and was 87.3% lower than the Clayton East, Brindle & Hoghton average (107.6 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Anti-social behaviour with 1 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , down -66.7% compared to 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Vehicle crime ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( -66.7% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 1 (≈ 3.4 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -50.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -94.4% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Wilmar Road (PR25 5SL), the main crime hotspot is near Hampton Grove. Police recorded 8 crimes here, including 3 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Clayton West & Cuerden| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | Criminal damage and arson | Hampton Grove | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Apr 2026 | Burglary | Hampton Grove | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Apr 2026 | Vehicle crime | Hampton Grove | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
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