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

Overview of Crime in PR25 5SD

WIGAN ROAD, PR25 5SD, Chorley has recorded a total of 16 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.69 per 1,000 population. This PR25 5SD 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 5SD crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PR25 5SD, encompassing approximately 2080 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (2) incidents (-71.43% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

PR25 5SD Crime Hotspots

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

  • Pendle Road with total crimes: 4
  • A49 with total crimes: 3
  • Lancaster Lane with total crimes: 2

WIGAN ROAD, PR25 5SD Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences77.690.00%
Shoplifting23.36-71.43%
Criminal damage and arson20.96100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.96-80.00%
Other crime10.480.00%
Other theft10.480.00%
Burglary10.480.00%
Vehicle crime10.480.00%

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting710.090.00%
Violence and sexual offences73.36133.33%
Anti-social behaviour53.36-16.67%
Vehicle crime12.400.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.48-50.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour68.17100.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.88200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.440.00%
Public order10.960.00%
Drugs10.480.00%
Burglary10.48-50.00%
Other crime10.480.00%
Other theft10.480.00%
Vehicle crime10.480.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour33.360.00%
Burglary21.44-60.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.96-66.67%
Other theft10.480.00%

In May 2024, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary58.170.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.400.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.4450.00%
Other crime21.440.00%
Vehicle crime20.960.00%
Other theft10.960.00%
Shoplifting10.480.00%

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 behaviour32.880.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.44-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.960.00%

In March 2024, 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 offences88.17100.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.85-50.00%
Shoplifting31.44200.00%
Burglary11.44-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.480.00%
Drugs10.480.00%

In February 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 behaviour66.25200.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.88-50.00%
Burglary21.920.00%
Shoplifting10.960.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.29166.67%
Anti-social behaviour23.85-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.960.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour33.85-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.44-50.00%
Other theft21.44100.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences68.65-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour62.8850.00%
Shoplifting22.880.00%
Other theft10.960.00%
Vehicle crime10.480.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.480.00%
Other crime10.480.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences97.210.00%
Anti-social behaviour44.330.00%
Possession of weapons11.920.00%
Other theft10.480.00%

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 61 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.08 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20247
July 20243
June 20241
May 20243
April 20242
March 20248
February 20244
January 20248
December 20233
November 20236
October 20239

A total of 45 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20245
July 20246
June 20243
May 20243
April 20243
March 20243
February 20246
January 20242
December 20233
November 20236
October 20234

A total of 6 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20242
November 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
November 20231

A total of 8 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 12 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20245
March 20241
February 20242

A total of 8 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.14 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
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
March 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

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

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