Crime Rates at Beechfields, Eccleston, Chorley, PR7 5RE

Beechfields area has the 29th lowest crime rate of 74 local areas in Croston, Mawdesley & Euxton South , and the 90th 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 Beechfields (PR7 5RE) in the last 12 months was 27.4 per 1,000 residents and was 54.7% lower than the Croston, Mawdesley & Euxton South average (60.4 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Anti-social behaviour with 2 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Burglary ( -50.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 2 (≈ 6.9 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were flat ( 0.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -46.7% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Beechfields (PR7 5RE), the main crime hotspot is near Snipewood. Police recorded 21 crimes here, including 7 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.