Total Crime Rate
25.2 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Hudson Drive area has the 11th lowest crime rate of 37 local areas in Buckshaw & Whittle , and the 84th lowest crime rate of 370 local areas in Chorley .
At least one of the neighbouring streets has high or very high crime levels. However, overall crime around this postcode is more mixed, with some nearby areas experiencing lower crime.
The overall crime rate in the area around Hudson Drive (PR7 7LA) in the last 12 months was 25.2 per 1,000 residents and was 61.4% lower than the Buckshaw & Whittle average (65.3 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 5 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 1 case , down -66.7% compared to 2024. All major crime categories fell. The sharpest drop was Burglary ( -66.7% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 5 (≈ 11.5 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were flat ( 0.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -26.7% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Hudson Drive (PR7 7LA), the main crime hotspot is near Blenheim Place. Police recorded 19 crimes here, including 11 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Buckshaw & Whittle| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Marlborough Close | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Marlborough Close | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Westland Place | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Hailfax Drive | — |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Blenheim Place | Unable to prosecute suspect |
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