PR5 8ET Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PR5 8ET

PR5 8ET, Chorley has recorded a total of 31 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 16.32 per 1,000 population. This PR5 8ET 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 8ET crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PR5 8ET, encompassing approximately 1899 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (21) incidents (61.54% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (-41.67% decrease)
  • Burglary: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

PR5 8ET Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 7
  • Great Greens Lane with total crimes: 7
  • Forsythia Drive with total crimes: 4

PR5 8ET Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2116.3261.54%
Violence and sexual offences711.06-41.67%
Burglary33.690.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1316.32160.00%
Violence and sexual offences126.840.00%
Criminal damage and arson36.320.00%
Possession of weapons11.580.00%
Public order10.530.00%
Other theft10.530.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1212.6433.33%
Anti-social behaviour56.32-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson32.630.00%
Other theft11.580.00%
Public order10.530.00%
Bicycle theft10.530.00%
Burglary10.530.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences910.530.00%
Anti-social behaviour74.74-50.00%
Theft from the person13.690.00%
Public order10.530.00%
Other theft10.530.00%
Other crime10.530.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1415.27-36.36%
Violence and sexual offences97.3750.00%
Burglary34.74200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.58100.00%
Other crime11.050.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2216.3257.14%
Violence and sexual offences611.58-33.33%
Other crime13.160.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.530.00%
Burglary10.530.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1413.69366.67%
Violence and sexual offences97.3750.00%
Other theft14.740.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.530.00%
Burglary10.530.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences67.3720.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.16-50.00%
Drugs11.580.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.53-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.530.00%
Other theft10.53-50.00%
Other crime10.530.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour67.90-14.29%
Violence and sexual offences53.16-16.67%
Other theft22.63-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson21.05-33.33%

In December 2023, 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 behaviour711.58-22.22%
Violence and sexual offences63.69-14.29%
Other theft33.160.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.580.00%
Vehicle crime11.580.00%
Burglary10.530.00%
Drugs10.530.00%

In November 2023, 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 behaviour99.48-18.18%
Violence and sexual offences74.740.00%
Shoplifting13.690.00%
Vehicle crime10.530.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1112.640.00%
Violence and sexual offences75.790.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.690.00%
Other theft21.580.00%
Public order11.050.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 132 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202421
August 202413
July 20245
June 20247
May 202414
April 202422
March 202414
February 20243
January 20246
December 20237
November 20239
October 202311

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20241
May 20243
April 20241
March 20241
December 20231

A total of 95 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.92 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 202412
July 202412
June 20249
May 20249
April 20246
March 20249
February 20246
January 20245
December 20236
November 20237
October 20237

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

MonthCount
August 20241

A total of 19 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20243
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20233
October 20233

A total of 4 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
July 20241
June 20241
October 20231

A total of 12 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20233
October 20232

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

MonthCount
June 20241

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241

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

MonthCount
February 20241
December 20231

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

MonthCount
February 20241
December 20231
November 20231

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

MonthCount
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Great Greens Lane
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Forsythia Drive
    Total4
    Burglary2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Three Nooks
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Tunley Holme
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Homestead
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Longacre
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Seven Acres
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 9. Gardenia Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1