AMBLEDENE, PR5 8JR Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PR5 8JR

AMBLEDENE, PR5 8JR, Chorley has recorded a total of 19 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 13.69 per 1,000 population. This PR5 8JR 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 8JR crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PR5 8JR, encompassing approximately 1388 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (-66.67% decrease)
  • Other crime: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)

PR5 8JR Crime Hotspots

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

  • Clayton Brook Road with total crimes: 6
  • Barn Meadow with total crimes: 4
  • Daisy Meadow with total crimes: 3

AMBLEDENE, PR5 8JR Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences913.69200.00%
Anti-social behaviour36.48-66.67%
Other crime32.16200.00%
Public order12.16-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.720.00%
Drugs10.720.00%
Possession of weapons10.720.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour912.97200.00%
Criminal damage and arson36.480.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.16-25.00%
Public order22.16100.00%
Other crime11.440.00%

In July 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 offences48.65-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour32.88-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.1650.00%
Burglary12.160.00%
Public order10.720.00%

In June 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 offences610.090.00%
Anti-social behaviour44.32-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.88100.00%
Other theft11.440.00%
Public order10.720.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour814.41700.00%
Violence and sexual offences65.76500.00%
Vehicle crime24.320.00%
Other theft11.440.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.720.00%
Burglary10.720.00%
Possession of weapons10.720.00%

In April 2024, Robbery recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Robbery12.880.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.72-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.72-75.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.72-87.50%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour812.2560.00%
Violence and sexual offences45.760.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.88100.00%
Other theft11.440.00%
Burglary10.720.00%
Other crime10.720.00%

In February 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 behaviour58.650.00%
Public order33.6050.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.160.00%
Other crime10.720.00%
Other theft10.72-66.67%
Burglary10.72-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour512.250.00%
Violence and sexual offences43.60100.00%
Other theft32.88-50.00%
Burglary22.160.00%
Public order21.440.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.440.00%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft67.20200.00%
Violence and sexual offences24.320.00%
Drugs11.440.00%
Possession of weapons10.720.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour57.2066.67%
Violence and sexual offences23.60-60.00%
Other theft21.44-71.43%
Shoplifting11.440.00%

In October 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 theft712.970.00%
Violence and sexual offences55.040.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.600.00%
Public order12.160.00%
Shoplifting10.720.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.720.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 54 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.91 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20249
July 20243
June 20244
May 20248
April 20241
March 20248
February 20245
January 20245
November 20235
October 20233

A total of 46 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.18 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20243
July 20244
June 20246
May 20246
April 20241
March 20244
January 20244
December 20232
November 20232
October 20235

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
March 20241
February 20241

A total of 11 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
June 20241
February 20243
January 20242
October 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
September 20241
May 20242

A total of 2 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
December 20231

A total of 3 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
May 20241
December 20231

A total of 15 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20243
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
October 20231

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
July 20241
May 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242

A total of 22 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20243
December 20236
November 20232
October 20237

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

A total of 2 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
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Clayton Brook Road
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 2. Barn Meadow
    Total4
    Other crime3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Daisy Meadow
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 4. Little Banks Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Tramway Lane
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Ambledene
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1