BIRCHWOOD, PR26 7QJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PR26 7QJ

BIRCHWOOD, PR26 7QJ, South Ribble has recorded a total of 13 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 16.00 per 1,000 population. This PR26 7QJ crime rate stands in contrast to the broader PR26 postcode area, which has experienced 45 crimes and a crime rate of 5.92 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this PR26 7QJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PR26 7QJ, encompassing approximately 812 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (-28.57% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

PR26 7QJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Slater Court with total crimes: 3
  • Newton Close with total crimes: 2
  • Barn Croft with total crimes: 1

BIRCHWOOD, PR26 7QJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour516.00-28.57%
Violence and sexual offences46.15-33.33%
Public order24.920.00%
Vehicle crime12.460.00%
Other theft11.230.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour724.6216.67%
Violence and sexual offences68.6250.00%
Criminal damage and arson37.39200.00%
Other crime13.690.00%
Other theft11.230.00%
Burglary11.230.00%
Theft from the person11.230.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour616.00-40.00%
Violence and sexual offences47.39-33.33%
Vehicle crime14.920.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.230.00%
Public order11.230.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1024.62-52.38%
Violence and sexual offences612.310.00%
Criminal damage and arson17.39-50.00%
Other theft11.23-50.00%
Public order11.23-75.00%
Shoplifting11.23-50.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2151.70133.33%
Violence and sexual offences625.85-14.29%
Public order47.390.00%
Other theft24.92100.00%
Shoplifting22.460.00%
Other crime22.460.00%
Burglary22.460.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.46100.00%
Vehicle crime12.460.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour924.62350.00%
Violence and sexual offences711.0840.00%
Shoplifting28.62100.00%
Other theft12.460.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.23-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences517.23-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson26.15100.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.46-71.43%
Other crime22.460.00%
Other theft12.460.00%
Vehicle crime11.230.00%
Shoplifting11.23-66.67%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1028.3125.00%
Anti-social behaviour712.31133.33%
Shoplifting38.62-40.00%
Burglary23.69100.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.46-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences835.70300.00%
Vehicle crime79.85600.00%
Shoplifting58.62400.00%
Anti-social behaviour36.15-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.69100.00%
Burglary12.460.00%
Other crime11.230.00%
Public order11.230.00%
Other theft11.23-50.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour516.00-50.00%
Other theft26.15100.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.46-81.82%
Shoplifting12.46-80.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.230.00%
Drugs11.230.00%
Vehicle crime11.230.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1135.70175.00%
Anti-social behaviour1013.54-9.09%
Shoplifting512.310.00%
Public order16.150.00%
Vehicle crime11.230.00%
Other theft11.23-50.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1128.310.00%
Burglary513.540.00%
Violence and sexual offences46.150.00%
Other theft24.920.00%
Vehicle crime12.460.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 73 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.08 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20246
July 20244
June 20246
May 20246
April 20247
March 20245
February 202410
January 20248
December 20232
November 202311
October 20234

A total of 10 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
June 20241
May 20244
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 96 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20247
July 20246
June 202410
May 202421
April 20249
March 20242
February 20247
January 20243
December 20235
November 202310
October 202311

A total of 14 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
May 20241
March 20241
January 20247
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 13 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.30 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20242
March 20242
January 20241

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20242
February 20242
January 20241
October 20235

A total of 14 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241

A total of 20 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20242
April 20242
March 20241
February 20243
January 20245
December 20231
November 20235

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

MonthCount
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the PR26 7QJ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Slater Court
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Newton Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 3. Barn Croft
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Supermarket
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 5. Downham Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 6. Rindle Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Bretherton Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Pasture Field Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Round Meadow
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Greystones
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1