Crime Rates at St Michaels Close, Chorley, PR7 1RN

St Michaels Close area has the 14th lowest crime rate of 51 local areas in Chorley East , and the 161st highest 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 St Michaels Close (PR7 1RN) in the last 12 months was 68.4 per 1,000 residents and was 33.2% lower than the Chorley East average (102.3 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 8 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Vehicle crime ( -66.7% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 8 (≈ 34.2 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 60.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 20.9% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around St Michaels Close (PR7 1RN), the main crime hotspot is near Dutch Barn Close. Police recorded 163 crimes here, including 114 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.