Total Crime Rate
45.7 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Lancaster Lane area has the 18th lowest crime rate of 48 local areas in Clayton East, Brindle & Hoghton , and the 157th lowest crime rate of 370 local areas in Chorley .
Compared with the surrounding streets, this postcode does not stand out as either a particular hotspot or an unusually safe pocket. Crime levels in the neighbouring output areas are broadly in line with this area.
The overall crime rate in the area around Lancaster Lane (PR25 5SP) in the last 12 months was 45.7 per 1,000 residents and was 57.0% lower than the Clayton East, Brindle & Hoghton average (106.3 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Anti-social behaviour with 7 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 2 cases , down -60.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Other theft ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Burglary ( -60.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 3 (≈ 8.1 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -50.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -21.7% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Lancaster Lane (PR25 5SP), the main crime hotspot is near Cunnery Meadow. Police recorded 18 crimes here, including 11 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Clayton East, Brindle & Hoghton| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Kirkby Avenue | — |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Lancaster Avenue | — |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Spring Meadow | — |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Azalea Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Lune Drive | Unable to prosecute suspect |
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