PR26 8LW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PR26 8LW

PR26 8LW, Chorley has recorded a total of 14 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of NA per 1,000 population. This PR26 8LW 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 8LW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PR26 8LW, encompassing approximately NA residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (-44.44% decrease)
  • Other crime: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

PR26 8LW Crime Hotspots

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

  • Pump House Lane with total crimes: 7
  • Willow Road with total crimes: 5
  • Wray Crescent with total crimes: 1

PR26 8LW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5NA-44.44%
Other crime3NA200.00%
Other theft2NA0.00%
Drugs2NA-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour1NA-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson1NA0.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences9NA-40.00%
Drugs3NA200.00%
Anti-social behaviour3NA0.00%
Other crime1NA-83.33%
Public order1NA0.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences15NA36.36%
Other crime6NA500.00%
Other theft1NA-50.00%
Drugs1NA0.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences11NA57.14%
Other theft2NA0.00%
Anti-social behaviour1NA-50.00%
Other crime1NA-83.33%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7NA-50.00%
Other crime6NA50.00%
Anti-social behaviour2NA0.00%
Criminal damage and arson2NA0.00%
Public order1NA0.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences14NA-30.00%
Other crime4NA-60.00%
Drugs1NA0.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences20NA233.33%
Other crime10NA42.86%
Anti-social behaviour3NA200.00%
Criminal damage and arson1NA0.00%

In February 2024, Other crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other crime7NA16.67%
Violence and sexual offences6NA-33.33%
Other theft2NA100.00%
Anti-social behaviour1NA0.00%
Criminal damage and arson1NA0.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences9NA-18.18%
Other crime6NA200.00%
Drugs2NA0.00%
Anti-social behaviour1NA-50.00%
Other theft1NA-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences11NA-31.25%
Criminal damage and arson4NA0.00%
Anti-social behaviour2NA100.00%
Other theft2NA0.00%
Other crime2NA-80.00%
Burglary1NA0.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences16NA77.78%
Other crime10NA-9.09%
Drugs4NA300.00%
Public order1NA0.00%
Robbery1NA0.00%
Anti-social behaviour1NA0.00%

In October 2023, Other crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other crime11NA0.00%
Violence and sexual offences9NA0.00%
Other theft3NA0.00%
Drugs1NA0.00%
Anti-social behaviour1NA0.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 13 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
June 20242
February 20242
January 20241
December 20232
October 20233

A total of 16 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
June 20241
May 20242
March 20243
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 132 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20249
July 202415
June 202411
May 20247
April 202414
March 202420
February 20246
January 20249
December 202311
November 202316
October 20239

A total of 9 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20242
March 20241
February 20241
December 20234

A total of 14 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20241
April 20241
January 20242
November 20234
October 20231

A total of 67 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.58 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20246
June 20241
May 20246
April 20244
March 202410
February 20247
January 20246
December 20232
November 202310
October 202311

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

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241
November 20231

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

MonthCount
December 20231

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

MonthCount
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the PR26 8LW postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Pump House Lane
    Total7
    Other crime3
    Drugs2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Willow Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 3. Wray Crescent
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 4. The Causeway
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1