Total Crime Rate
9.7 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025The Dell area has the 4th lowest crime rate of 57 local areas in Adlington & Anderton , and the 25th lowest crime rate of 370 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 The Dell (PR6 9AH) in the last 12 months was 9.7 per 1,000 residents and was 86.8% lower 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 2 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Burglary ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Burglary ( 100.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 2 (≈ 6.5 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 100.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -23.5% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around The Dell (PR6 9AH), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Merlin Close, where police recorded 4 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near The Dingle (1 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.
View Crime In Adlington & Anderton| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | The Dingle | Under investigation |
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