CROFT MEADOW, PR5 8HX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PR5 8HX

CROFT MEADOW, PR5 8HX, Chorley has recorded a total of 31 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 19.07 per 1,000 population. This PR5 8HX crime rate stands in contrast to the broader PR5 postcode area, which has experienced 599 crimes and a crime rate of 9.20 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this PR5 8HX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PR5 8HX, encompassing approximately 1625 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (17) incidents (183.33% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (-53.85% decrease)
  • Other theft: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)

PR5 8HX Crime Hotspots

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

  • Longacre with total crimes: 6
  • Carr Barn Brow with total crimes: 5
  • Woodfield with total crimes: 5

CROFT MEADOW, PR5 8HX Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1719.07183.33%
Violence and sexual offences610.46-53.85%
Other theft43.6933.33%
Public order22.460.00%
Possession of weapons11.230.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.62-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1316.618.33%
Anti-social behaviour68.00-33.33%
Other theft33.69200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.85100.00%
Public order21.230.00%
Other crime11.230.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1215.3850.00%
Anti-social behaviour97.38-25.00%
Theft from the person15.540.00%
Other theft10.620.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.62-75.00%
Burglary10.620.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1216.61100.00%
Violence and sexual offences87.3860.00%
Criminal damage and arson44.92300.00%
Other crime32.46200.00%

In April 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 behaviour68.61-14.29%
Violence and sexual offences53.69-58.33%
Other crime13.080.00%
Other theft10.620.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.620.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1212.92200.00%
Anti-social behaviour77.38133.33%
Other theft14.310.00%
Burglary10.620.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences44.9233.33%
Anti-social behaviour32.46-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.850.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour57.3866.67%
Violence and sexual offences33.08-50.00%
Other theft11.850.00%
Burglary10.620.00%
Other crime10.620.00%
Public order10.620.00%

In December 2023, 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 offences69.8420.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.69-57.14%
Criminal damage and arson21.85100.00%
Other crime11.230.00%
Other theft10.620.00%
Public order10.620.00%
Burglary10.620.00%
Drugs10.620.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour79.23-12.50%
Violence and sexual offences54.310.00%
Criminal damage and arson13.08-50.00%
Theft from the person10.620.00%
Vehicle crime10.620.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour810.46166.67%
Violence and sexual offences54.920.00%
Other theft23.080.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.23-33.33%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences57.380.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.080.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.850.00%
Public order11.850.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 14 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20243
June 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20232

A total of 86 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.17 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202417
July 20246
June 20249
May 202412
April 20246
March 20247
February 20243
January 20245
December 20233
November 20237
October 20238
September 20233

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 84 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
July 202413
June 202412
May 20248
April 20245
March 202412
February 20244
January 20243
December 20236
November 20235
October 20235
September 20235

A total of 7 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20242
January 20241
December 20231
September 20231

A total of 18 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
June 20241
May 20244
April 20241
February 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20232
September 20233

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

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20243
April 20241
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 2 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
November 20231

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

MonthCount
June 20241
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231

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

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

MonthCount
November 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Longacre
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 2. Carr Barn Brow
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Public order2
  • 3. Woodfield
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Brow Hey
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour4
  • 5. Three Nooks
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Masonfield
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 7. Briery Hey
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 8. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 9. Gough Lane
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 10. Sceptre Way
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1