WHIMBERRY CLOSE, PR6 0BZ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PR6 0BZ

WHIMBERRY CLOSE, PR6 0BZ, Chorley has recorded a total of 30 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.57 per 1,000 population. This PR6 0BZ crime rate stands in contrast to the broader PR6 postcode area, which has experienced 231 crimes and a crime rate of 6.39 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this PR6 0BZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PR6 0BZ, encompassing approximately 3502 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the PR6 0BZ area, explore the PR6 0BZ Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (10.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (9) incidents (28.57% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (-57.14% decrease)

PR6 0BZ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Chatham Place with total crimes: 5
  • Thistle Close with total crimes: 3
  • Mossfield Road with total crimes: 3

WHIMBERRY CLOSE, PR6 0BZ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences118.5710.00%
Anti-social behaviour93.1428.57%
Criminal damage and arson32.57-57.14%
Other crime20.86100.00%
Public order10.570.00%
Vehicle crime10.290.00%
Shoplifting10.290.00%
Robbery10.290.00%
Burglary10.29-66.67%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1010.560.00%
Criminal damage and arson72.86250.00%
Anti-social behaviour72.0075.00%
Other theft62.00500.00%
Burglary31.710.00%
Public order10.86-75.00%
Other crime10.29-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.29-50.00%
Drugs10.290.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences109.14-9.09%
Anti-social behaviour42.86-50.00%
Public order41.14300.00%
Shoplifting41.1433.33%
Burglary31.140.00%
Vehicle crime20.860.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.57100.00%
Other crime20.570.00%
Other theft10.570.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences117.4257.14%
Anti-social behaviour83.140.00%
Shoplifting32.280.00%
Public order10.860.00%
Drugs10.290.00%
Possession of weapons10.290.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.290.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour86.2860.00%
Violence and sexual offences72.28-36.36%
Shoplifting32.000.00%
Robbery10.860.00%
Burglary10.290.00%
Vehicle crime10.290.00%
Other crime10.290.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences116.28-54.17%
Anti-social behaviour53.14-28.57%
Other theft21.43-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.570.00%
Public order10.570.00%
Other crime10.29-66.67%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2413.13140.00%
Anti-social behaviour76.85133.33%
Burglary32.000.00%
Other theft30.8650.00%
Vehicle crime30.860.00%
Other crime30.86200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.860.00%
Public order10.570.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences105.4225.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.86-50.00%
Other theft20.860.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.570.00%
Drugs10.570.00%
Other crime10.290.00%

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 offences84.57-11.11%
Anti-social behaviour62.280.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.71-60.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences97.14-18.18%
Anti-social behaviour62.570.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.71150.00%
Other theft21.43100.00%
Shoplifting10.570.00%
Burglary10.290.00%
Public order10.290.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences116.0010.00%
Anti-social behaviour63.14-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson21.71-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.570.00%
Other theft10.290.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences106.570.00%
Anti-social behaviour92.860.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.570.00%
Burglary10.860.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 132 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202410
July 202410
June 202411
May 20247
April 202411
March 202424
February 202410
January 20248
December 20239
November 202311
October 202310

A total of 78 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20247
July 20244
June 20248
May 20248
April 20245
March 20247
February 20243
January 20246
December 20236
November 20236
October 20239

A total of 31 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.82 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20247
July 20242
June 20241
April 20242
March 20242
February 20242
January 20242
December 20235
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 10 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20244
June 20241
April 20241
March 20241
December 20231

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

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20243
February 20241

A total of 9 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
May 20241
March 20243
November 20231

A total of 12 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20244
June 20243
May 20243
December 20231

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

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20241

A total of 13 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20243
May 20241
March 20243
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 17 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
July 20241
April 20242
March 20243
February 20242
December 20232
November 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
February 20241

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

MonthCount
June 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the PR6 0BZ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Chatham Place
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Thistle Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 3. Mossfield Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. Foster Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 5. Aniline Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
  • 6. Albany Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Haworth Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Heald Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. Temperance Street
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 10. Fielden Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Moss Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. Kershaw Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. Curate Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Geoffrey Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Marlborough Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 16. Nab Road
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 17. Carr Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Talbot Street
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 19. Withnell Grove
    Total1
    Burglary1