BARN MEADOW, PR5 8DU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PR5 8DU

BARN MEADOW, PR5 8DU, Chorley has recorded a total of 33 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 16.80 per 1,000 population. This PR5 8DU crime rate stands in contrast to the broader PR5 postcode area, which has experienced 583 crimes and a crime rate of 8.95 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this PR5 8DU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PR5 8DU, encompassing approximately 1964 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the PR5 8DU area, explore the PR5 8DU Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (62.50% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (9) incidents (-47.06% decrease)
  • Other crime: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)

PR5 8DU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Clayton Brook Road with total crimes: 6
  • Brow Hey with total crimes: 5
  • Barn Meadow with total crimes: 4

BARN MEADOW, PR5 8DU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1316.8062.50%
Anti-social behaviour96.62-47.06%
Other crime44.58300.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.040.00%
Public order11.53-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.510.00%
Drugs10.510.00%
Possession of weapons10.510.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1716.29112.50%
Violence and sexual offences88.65-38.46%
Criminal damage and arson34.07-40.00%
Public order21.53-33.33%
Other theft11.02-50.00%
Other crime10.510.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1316.808.33%
Anti-social behaviour86.62-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson54.0766.67%
Public order32.54200.00%
Other theft21.53100.00%
Other crime11.020.00%
Burglary10.510.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1214.25-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour106.11-37.50%
Criminal damage and arson35.09200.00%
Burglary11.53-66.67%
Other theft10.510.00%
Public order10.510.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1619.85300.00%
Violence and sexual offences148.14133.33%
Burglary37.130.00%
Vehicle crime21.53100.00%
Other crime11.020.00%
Other theft10.510.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.51-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.510.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences68.65-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.05-69.23%
Criminal damage and arson32.040.00%
Other crime11.530.00%
Other theft10.51-50.00%
Robbery10.510.00%
Vehicle crime10.510.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1315.2762.50%
Violence and sexual offences106.62400.00%
Criminal damage and arson35.0950.00%
Other theft21.53100.00%
Burglary11.020.00%
Other crime10.510.00%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour810.1833.33%
Public order44.0733.33%
Violence and sexual offences22.04-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.02-33.33%
Other crime11.02-50.00%
Other theft10.51-66.67%
Burglary10.51-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.510.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences815.7860.00%
Anti-social behaviour64.07200.00%
Burglary33.050.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.530.00%
Public order31.53200.00%
Other theft31.53-57.14%
Other crime21.530.00%
Vehicle crime11.020.00%
Drugs10.510.00%
Bicycle theft10.510.00%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft710.18250.00%
Violence and sexual offences53.56-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson32.54200.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.53-81.82%
Public order11.020.00%
Drugs10.510.00%
Possession of weapons10.510.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1111.7137.50%
Violence and sexual offences65.60-33.33%
Other theft23.05-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.02-50.00%
Theft from the person10.510.00%
Shoplifting10.510.00%
Possession of weapons10.510.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences914.76-10.00%
Anti-social behaviour84.5860.00%
Other theft84.07300.00%
Criminal damage and arson24.07100.00%
Public order11.02-75.00%
Shoplifting10.510.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1011.200.00%
Anti-social behaviour55.090.00%
Public order42.540.00%
Other theft22.040.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.020.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 117 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 202417
July 20248
June 202410
May 202416
April 20244
March 202413
February 20248
January 20246
December 20232
November 202311
October 20238
September 20235

A total of 33 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.54 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
July 20245
June 20243
May 20241
April 20243
March 20243
February 20242
January 20243
December 20233
November 20231
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 116 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.92 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 20248
July 202413
June 202412
May 202414
April 20246
March 202410
February 20242
January 20248
December 20235
November 20236
October 20239
September 202310

A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242

A total of 20 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20243
June 20241
February 20244
January 20243
December 20231
October 20231
September 20234

A total of 6 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20242
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 31 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.58 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20243
December 20237
November 20232
October 20238
September 20232

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20243
March 20241
February 20241
January 20243

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231

A total of 2 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the PR5 8DU postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Clayton Brook Road
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 2. Brow Hey
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
  • 3. Barn Meadow
    Total4
    Other crime3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Daisy Meadow
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 5. Woodfield
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Little Banks Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Masonfield
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Tramway Lane
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 9. Holly Place
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 10. Well Orchard
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 11. Ambledene
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. School Field
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1