LEIGHFIELD CLOSE, PR25 5AQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PR25 5AQ

LEIGHFIELD CLOSE, PR25 5AQ, Chorley has recorded a total of 22 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.19 per 1,000 population. This PR25 5AQ crime rate stands in contrast to the broader PR25 postcode area, which has experienced 138 crimes and a crime rate of 8.30 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this PR25 5AQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PR25 5AQ, encompassing approximately 2393 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the PR25 5AQ area, explore the PR25 5AQ Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (-14.29% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (2) incidents (-71.43% decrease)

PR25 5AQ Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Wentwood Crescent with total crimes: 6
  • Pendle Road with total crimes: 4
  • A49 with total crimes: 3

LEIGHFIELD CLOSE, PR25 5AQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences89.1933.33%
Anti-social behaviour63.34-14.29%
Shoplifting22.51-71.43%
Other theft20.840.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.840.00%
Other crime10.420.00%
Burglary10.420.00%
Vehicle crime10.420.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour79.1940.00%
Shoplifting72.920.00%
Violence and sexual offences62.92100.00%
Vehicle crime12.510.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.42-66.67%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour57.520.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.090.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.250.00%
Burglary21.250.00%
Public order10.840.00%
Other theft10.420.00%
Drugs10.420.00%
Other crime10.420.00%
Vehicle crime10.420.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour54.6066.67%
Violence and sexual offences32.09-40.00%
Burglary21.25-66.67%
Other theft10.840.00%

In May 2024, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary68.36500.00%
Violence and sexual offences52.51150.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.090.00%
Other crime21.25100.00%
Vehicle crime20.84100.00%
Other theft10.840.00%
Shoplifting10.420.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour34.18-25.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.25-77.78%
Drugs10.840.00%
Possession of weapons10.420.00%
Other crime10.420.00%
Burglary10.420.00%
Vehicle crime10.420.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences97.9428.57%
Anti-social behaviour43.76-42.86%
Shoplifting31.67200.00%
Burglary11.25-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.420.00%
Vehicle crime10.420.00%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour77.10133.33%
Violence and sexual offences72.92-22.22%
Burglary22.92100.00%
Shoplifting10.840.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences96.2712.50%
Anti-social behaviour33.760.00%
Other theft11.25-50.00%
Burglary10.420.00%
Vehicle crime10.420.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.8514.29%
Anti-social behaviour33.34-57.14%
Other theft21.25100.00%
Burglary10.840.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences77.94-22.22%
Anti-social behaviour72.92133.33%
Shoplifting22.920.00%
Other theft10.840.00%
Vehicle crime10.420.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.420.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences96.270.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.760.00%
Possession of weapons11.250.00%
Robbery10.420.00%
Other theft10.420.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 16 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20247
May 20241
March 20243
February 20241
November 20232

A total of 76 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.33 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20246
July 20243
June 20243
May 20245
April 20242
March 20249
February 20247
January 20249
December 20238
November 20237
October 20239

A total of 56 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20247
July 20245
June 20245
May 20243
April 20243
March 20244
February 20247
January 20243
December 20233
November 20237
October 20233

A total of 7 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20243
March 20241
November 20231

A total of 10 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
May 20242
April 20241

A total of 17 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20246
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 9 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.12 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 1 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
October 20231

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the PR25 5AQ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Wentwood Crescent
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Pendle Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. A49
    Total3
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Lancaster Lane
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Levens Drive
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
  • 6. Kellet Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 8. Leighfield Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Hampton Grove
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 10. Wychwood Grove
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1