PR5 8LE Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PR5 8LE

PR5 8LE, Chorley has recorded a total of 39 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 17.39 per 1,000 population. This PR5 8LE 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 8LE crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PR5 8LE, encompassing approximately 2242 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (22) incidents (-8.33% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (-8.33% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

PR5 8LE 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
  • Brow Hey with total crimes: 5

PR5 8LE Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2217.39-8.33%
Violence and sexual offences119.81-8.33%
Criminal damage and arson34.910.00%
Other crime21.340.00%
Burglary10.890.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2420.9671.43%
Violence and sexual offences1210.70-33.33%
Other theft45.350.00%
Public order31.7850.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.34-40.00%
Possession of weapons11.340.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1819.6238.46%
Anti-social behaviour148.0316.67%
Criminal damage and arson56.24150.00%
Other theft42.23100.00%
Public order21.78100.00%
Other crime10.890.00%

In June 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 offences1314.7218.18%
Anti-social behaviour125.80-47.83%
Other theft25.350.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.89-50.00%
Theft from the person10.890.00%
Burglary10.45-50.00%
Public order10.450.00%
Other crime10.45-66.67%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2319.180.00%
Violence and sexual offences1110.2622.22%
Criminal damage and arson44.91100.00%
Other crime31.78200.00%
Burglary21.340.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2316.059.52%
Violence and sexual offences910.26-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson24.01100.00%
Other crime10.890.00%
Other theft10.450.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2117.39320.00%
Violence and sexual offences159.3787.50%
Other theft16.690.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.45-50.00%
Burglary10.450.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences88.0314.29%
Anti-social behaviour53.570.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.23100.00%
Drugs10.890.00%
Vehicle crime10.450.00%
Other theft10.45-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences77.58-12.50%
Anti-social behaviour53.12-16.67%
Other theft22.23-33.33%
Burglary10.890.00%
Drugs10.450.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.45-66.67%

In December 2023, 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 offences810.70-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour63.57-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.68200.00%
Other theft31.340.00%
Other crime11.340.00%
Public order10.450.00%
Burglary10.450.00%
Drugs10.450.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1512.93-11.76%
Violence and sexual offences106.6942.86%
Criminal damage and arson14.46-66.67%
Theft from the person10.450.00%
Shoplifting10.450.00%
Vehicle crime10.450.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1714.2788.89%
Violence and sexual offences77.58-22.22%
Other theft43.120.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.780.00%
Public order11.340.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour99.810.00%
Violence and sexual offences94.010.00%
Criminal damage and arson34.010.00%
Public order11.340.00%

Crime by Type

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 20242
May 20244
April 20242
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20233
November 20231
October 20233
September 20233

A total of 196 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 15.08 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202422
August 202424
July 202414
June 202412
May 202423
April 202423
March 202421
February 20245
January 20245
December 20236
November 202315
October 202317
September 20239

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
May 20242
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 138 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.62 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202412
July 202418
June 202413
May 202411
April 20249
March 202415
February 20248
January 20247
December 20238
November 202310
October 20237
September 20239

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
June 20241
May 20243
April 20241
December 20231

A total of 22 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20244
June 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20233
October 20234

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 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 9 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 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 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 2 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 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
November 20231

A total of 1 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

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the PR5 8LE 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. Brow Hey
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
  • 4. Three Nooks
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Tunley Holme
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 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. Longacre
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Seven Acres
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 12. Croft Meadow
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 13. School Field
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1