Total Crime Rate
84.1 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Mount Pleasant area has the 4th highest crime rate of 21 local areas in Chorley North East , and the 126th highest crime rate of 370 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 Mount Pleasant (PR6 8RZ) in the last 12 months was 84.1 per 1,000 residents and was 87.5% higher than the Chorley North East average (44.9 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 14 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 5 cases , up 25.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 250.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( 25.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 14 (≈ 45.3 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 40.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -17.1% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Mount Pleasant (PR6 8RZ), the main crime hotspot is near Derby Street. Police recorded 13 crimes here, including 5 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Chorley North East| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | North East Avenue | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Pleasant View | Under investigation |
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