Total Crime Rate
46.7 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025St Helens Road area has the 28th highest crime rate of 57 local areas in Adlington & Anderton , and the 160th 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 St Helens Road (PR6 7NQ) in the last 12 months was 46.7 per 1,000 residents and was 36.4% lower than the Adlington & Anderton average (73.3 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Vehicle crime with 7 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 2 cases , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Vehicle crime ( 250.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Violence and sexual offences ( -28.6% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 5 (≈ 16.7 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -28.6% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -13.3% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around St Helens Road (PR6 7NQ), the main crime hotspot is near The Elms. Police recorded 7 crimes here, including 3 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 | The Elms | — |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Wells Fold Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Wells Fold Close | — |
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