Crime Rates at Studfold, Chorley, PR7 1UA

Studfold area has the 9th lowest crime rate of 37 local areas in Buckshaw & Whittle , and the 59th 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 Studfold (PR7 1UA) in the last 12 months was 18.8 per 1,000 residents and was 71.2% lower than the Buckshaw & Whittle average (65.3 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Anti-social behaviour with 3 offences recorded. The least common crime was Other theft with 2 cases , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Other theft ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( 50.0% YoY).

In the area around Studfold (PR7 1UA), 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.