Total Crime Rate
79.2 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Kem Mill Lane area has the 11th highest crime rate of 57 local areas in Adlington & Anderton , and the 134th highest 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 Kem Mill Lane (PR6 7DZ) in the last 12 months was 79.2 per 1,000 residents and was 8.0% higher than the Adlington & Anderton average (73.3 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 12 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Other theft ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 14 (≈ 46.2 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 7.7% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -24.8% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Kem Mill Lane (PR6 7DZ), the main crime hotspot is near Paradise Close. Police recorded 12 crimes here, including 7 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Adlington & Anderton| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Rock Villa Road | — |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Watkin Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | St Johns Close | — |
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