PR26 9AF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PR26 9AF

PR26 9AF, Chorley has recorded a total of 5 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.64 per 1,000 population. This PR26 9AF 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 9AF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PR26 9AF, encompassing approximately 1077 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the PR26 9AF area, explore the PR26 9AF Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

PR26 9AF Crime Hotspots

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

  • Croston with total crimes: 2
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 1
  • Brookfield with total crimes: 1

PR26 9AF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 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 behaviour34.6450.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.78100.00%

In August 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson36.50200.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.78-60.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.86-66.67%
Other crime10.930.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour515.780.00%
Public order34.640.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.78200.00%
Vehicle crime12.780.00%
Other crime10.930.00%
Theft from the person10.930.00%
Bicycle theft10.930.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.93-50.00%
Other theft10.930.00%

In June 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson23.710.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.86-83.33%
Burglary10.930.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences613.00-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour55.57-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson24.640.00%
Burglary11.860.00%

In April 2024, 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 offences714.8540.00%
Anti-social behaviour76.5075.00%
Public order16.500.00%
Other theft10.930.00%

In March 2024, 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 offences512.070.00%
Anti-social behaviour44.64-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson23.710.00%
Public order11.860.00%
Other theft10.93-50.00%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour68.3550.00%
Other theft25.570.00%
Public order11.860.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour47.430.00%
Violence and sexual offences23.71-50.00%
Burglary21.860.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour47.43300.00%
Violence and sexual offences43.710.00%

In November 2023, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson12.780.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.93-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.930.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour410.210.00%
Violence and sexual offences33.710.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.780.00%
Other theft10.930.00%
Possession of weapons10.930.00%
Public order10.930.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 34 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.40 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20243
June 20241
May 20246
April 20247
March 20245
January 20242
December 20234
October 20233

A total of 45 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.09 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20245
May 20245
April 20247
March 20244
February 20246
January 20244
December 20234
November 20231
October 20234

A total of 12 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 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 20242
May 20242
March 20242
November 20231
October 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241

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

MonthCount
July 20241
November 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20243
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
October 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20241

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

MonthCount
July 20241

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

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
October 20231

A total of 4 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
January 20242

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

MonthCount
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the PR26 9AF postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Croston
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Parking Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Brookfield
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 4. Station Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1