WIGAN ROAD, PR25 5SB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PR25 5SB

WIGAN ROAD, PR25 5SB, Chorley has recorded a total of 14 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.95 per 1,000 population. This PR25 5SB 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 5SB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PR25 5SB, encompassing approximately 1406 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (-20.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

PR25 5SB Crime Hotspots

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

  • Wentwood Crescent with total crimes: 6
  • Galloway Close with total crimes: 2
  • Parkhurst Avenue with total crimes: 2

WIGAN ROAD, PR25 5SB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour69.950.00%
Violence and sexual offences44.27-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.840.00%
Burglary11.420.00%
Vehicle crime10.710.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour610.670.00%
Violence and sexual offences54.27150.00%
Shoplifting43.560.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour67.82200.00%
Vehicle crime24.270.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.420.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.420.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour21.42-33.33%

In May 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 behaviour33.56200.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.13100.00%

In April 2024, Possession of weapons recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Possession of weapons15.690.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.71-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.710.00%
Drugs10.710.00%
Vehicle crime10.710.00%
Public order10.710.00%
Other crime10.710.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.710.00%

In March 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting45.690.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.84100.00%
Vehicle crime11.420.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.710.00%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour11.420.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.71-83.33%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences68.53100.00%
Shoplifting24.270.00%
Vehicle crime11.420.00%
Drugs10.710.00%
Other crime10.710.00%
Public order10.710.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences34.27-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.13-50.00%
Burglary11.420.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences59.240.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.56100.00%
Shoplifting22.840.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.420.00%
Possession of weapons10.710.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.690.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.560.00%
Burglary11.420.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 34 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.09 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20246
July 20246
June 20242
May 20243
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
December 20232
November 20234
October 20232

A total of 5 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
April 20241
November 20231

A total of 36 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.27 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20245
July 20242
May 20242
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20246
December 20233
November 20235
October 20235

A total of 3 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 6 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241

A total of 12 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
March 20244
January 20242
November 20232

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
November 20231

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

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20241

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

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20241

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

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Wentwood Crescent
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Galloway Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Parkhurst Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. St Michael'S Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. Maple Court
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Hampton Grove
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 7. Wychwood Grove
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1