PR5 8HZ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PR5 8HZ

PR5 8HZ, Chorley has recorded a total of 33 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 15.05 per 1,000 population. This PR5 8HZ 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 8HZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PR5 8HZ, encompassing approximately 2192 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (14) incidents (133.33% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (-63.16% decrease)
  • Other crime: (5) incidents (400.00% increase)

PR5 8HZ 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

PR5 8HZ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1415.05133.33%
Anti-social behaviour76.38-63.16%
Other crime53.19400.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.28200.00%
Burglary11.370.00%
Public order10.46-66.67%
Drugs10.460.00%
Possession of weapons10.460.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1915.5190.00%
Violence and sexual offences68.66-53.85%
Other theft32.740.00%
Public order31.3750.00%
Possession of weapons11.370.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.46-66.67%
Other crime10.460.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1314.59-7.14%
Anti-social behaviour105.93-9.09%
Other theft34.5650.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.370.00%
Public order21.37100.00%
Other crime10.910.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1415.0555.56%
Anti-social behaviour116.38-47.62%
Criminal damage and arson35.02-25.00%
Other theft21.37100.00%
Theft from the person10.910.00%
Burglary10.460.00%
Public order10.460.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2117.79320.00%
Violence and sexual offences99.58125.00%
Criminal damage and arson44.10300.00%
Other crime21.82100.00%
Vehicle crime20.910.00%
Other theft10.910.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour56.38-58.33%
Violence and sexual offences42.28-69.23%
Other crime11.820.00%
Other theft10.46-50.00%
Robbery10.460.00%
Burglary10.460.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.460.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1312.77333.33%
Anti-social behaviour125.9371.43%
Other theft25.470.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.91-50.00%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour76.8416.67%
Violence and sexual offences33.19-62.50%
Public order31.370.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.37100.00%

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 offences810.4933.33%
Anti-social behaviour63.65100.00%
Public order32.74200.00%
Burglary21.37100.00%
Other theft10.91-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.46-66.67%
Other crime10.460.00%
Drugs10.460.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences68.2120.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.74200.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.37-57.14%
Other theft21.370.00%
Other crime10.910.00%
Public order10.460.00%
Drugs10.460.00%
Burglary10.460.00%

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 behaviour76.38-12.50%
Violence and sexual offences53.19-37.50%
Criminal damage and arson12.28-66.67%
Theft from the person10.460.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour810.950.00%
Violence and sexual offences83.650.00%
Other theft33.650.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.370.00%
Public order11.370.00%
Vehicle crime10.460.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 26 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20243
June 20243
May 20244
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20233
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 116 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.67 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 202419
July 202410
June 202411
May 202421
April 20245
March 202412
February 20247
January 20246
December 20233
November 20237
October 20238

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

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
April 20241
January 20242
December 20231

A total of 103 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.58 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 20246
July 202413
June 202414
May 20249
April 20244
March 202413
February 20243
January 20248
December 20236
November 20235
October 20238

A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20241
July 20241
May 20242
April 20241
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 15 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 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 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 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
August 20241

A total of 18 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20243
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
January 20241
December 20232
October 20233

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 3 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
October 20231

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

MonthCount
April 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the PR5 8HZ 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. Three Nooks
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Daisy Meadow
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 6. Carr Barn Brow
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Woodfield
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. Little Banks Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Masonfield
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Tramway Lane
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 11. Croft Meadow
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 12. School Field
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1