HOUGHTON STREET, PR6 0RG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PR6 0RG

HOUGHTON STREET, PR6 0RG, Chorley has recorded a total of 125 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 45.30 per 1,000 population. This PR6 0RG 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 0RG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PR6 0RG, encompassing approximately 2759 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (47) incidents (-2.08% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (32) incidents (-5.88% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (11) incidents (-8.33% decrease)

PR6 0RG Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 18
  • Bus/Coach Station with total crimes: 12
  • Clifford Street with total crimes: 11

HOUGHTON STREET, PR6 0RG Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 47 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 32 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4745.30-2.08%
Violence and sexual offences3217.03-5.88%
Criminal damage and arson1111.60-8.33%
Public order73.99-22.22%
Shoplifting72.54-41.67%
Other theft52.540.00%
Vehicle crime41.81100.00%
Other crime41.45300.00%
Burglary21.45-60.00%
Theft from the person20.72-33.33%
Possession of weapons20.720.00%
Bicycle theft10.72-75.00%
Robbery10.36-50.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 48 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 34 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4851.10128.57%
Violence and sexual offences3417.39-2.86%
Shoplifting1212.3233.33%
Criminal damage and arson124.3533.33%
Public order94.3528.57%
Burglary53.26-37.50%
Other theft51.810.00%
Drugs41.81300.00%
Bicycle theft41.450.00%
Theft from the person31.450.00%
Robbery21.090.00%
Vehicle crime20.72100.00%
Other crime10.72-66.67%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3535.8866.67%
Anti-social behaviour2112.68-19.23%
Criminal damage and arson97.61-10.00%
Shoplifting93.2650.00%
Burglary83.260.00%
Public order72.9075.00%
Bicycle theft42.54100.00%
Other crime31.45200.00%
Possession of weapons11.090.00%
Vehicle crime10.360.00%
Drugs10.36-75.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2630.08-29.73%
Violence and sexual offences219.42-63.79%
Criminal damage and arson107.6166.67%
Shoplifting63.6250.00%
Other theft52.17-44.44%
Public order41.81100.00%
Drugs41.4533.33%
Bicycle theft21.450.00%
Theft from the person20.72100.00%
Vehicle crime10.72-66.67%
Other crime10.360.00%
Robbery10.360.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 58 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 37 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5845.6645.00%
Anti-social behaviour3721.02-7.50%
Other theft913.41125.00%
Criminal damage and arson63.26-50.00%
Shoplifting42.17-63.64%
Drugs31.450.00%
Vehicle crime31.09200.00%
Public order21.09-60.00%
Possession of weapons20.720.00%
Burglary10.720.00%
Theft from the person10.360.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 40 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4043.12-13.04%
Anti-social behaviour4014.5060.00%
Criminal damage and arson1214.5020.00%
Shoplifting114.35175.00%
Public order53.99-16.67%
Other theft41.81-42.86%
Drugs31.45-50.00%
Other crime21.09-50.00%
Theft from the person10.720.00%
Vehicle crime10.36-83.33%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 46 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4642.7658.62%
Anti-social behaviour2516.67-7.41%
Criminal damage and arson109.0611.11%
Other theft73.6216.67%
Vehicle crime62.54500.00%
Drugs62.170.00%
Public order62.17-14.29%
Shoplifting42.17-33.33%
Other crime41.45100.00%
Burglary31.45-40.00%
Possession of weapons11.090.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2933.703.57%
Anti-social behaviour2710.51-10.00%
Criminal damage and arson99.7812.50%
Public order73.2675.00%
Shoplifting62.54100.00%
Other theft62.17200.00%
Burglary52.17150.00%
Other crime21.81-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.72-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.360.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3033.70-40.00%
Violence and sexual offences2810.87-52.54%
Criminal damage and arson810.15-38.46%
Robbery72.9016.67%
Public order42.54-69.23%
Other crime41.450.00%
Shoplifting31.45-57.14%
Other theft21.09-71.43%
Vehicle crime20.72-33.33%
Theft from the person20.720.00%
Burglary20.72100.00%
Bicycle theft10.720.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 59 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 50 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5958.71118.52%
Anti-social behaviour5021.38-27.54%
Criminal damage and arson1318.12-18.75%
Public order134.710.00%
Other theft74.7140.00%
Shoplifting72.54-50.00%
Robbery62.5450.00%
Vehicle crime32.170.00%
Drugs21.090.00%
Bicycle theft10.720.00%
Burglary10.36-50.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 69 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour6953.27-28.87%
Violence and sexual offences2725.00-42.55%
Criminal damage and arson169.7860.00%
Shoplifting145.8027.27%
Other theft55.07-28.57%
Robbery41.810.00%
Vehicle crime31.4550.00%
Drugs21.090.00%
Burglary20.720.00%
Possession of weapons20.72100.00%
Theft from the person10.72-50.00%
Other crime10.36-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.360.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 97 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 47 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour9766.680.00%
Violence and sexual offences4735.150.00%
Shoplifting1117.030.00%
Criminal damage and arson103.990.00%
Other theft73.620.00%
Other crime32.540.00%
Vehicle crime21.090.00%
Theft from the person20.720.00%
Burglary20.720.00%
Bicycle theft10.720.00%
Public order10.360.00%
Possession of weapons10.360.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 29 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.42 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
July 20241
June 20241
May 20243
April 20241
March 20246
February 20241
January 20242
December 20233
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 456 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 38.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 59 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202432
August 202434
July 202435
June 202421
May 202458
April 202440
March 202446
February 202429
January 202428
December 202359
November 202327
October 202347

A total of 31 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.10 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20245
July 20248
May 20241
March 20243
February 20245
January 20242
December 20231
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 126 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202412
July 20249
June 202410
May 20246
April 202412
March 202410
February 20249
January 20248
December 202313
November 202316
October 202310

A total of 25 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 517 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 43.08 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 97 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202447
August 202448
July 202421
June 202426
May 202437
April 202440
March 202425
February 202427
January 202430
December 202350
November 202369
October 202397

A total of 62 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.64 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20245
June 20245
May 20249
April 20244
March 20247
February 20246
January 20242
December 20237
November 20235
October 20237

A total of 65 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.91 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20249
July 20247
June 20244
May 20242
April 20245
March 20246
February 20247
January 20244
December 202313
October 20231

A total of 94 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.83 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 202412
July 20249
June 20246
May 20244
April 202411
March 20244
February 20246
January 20243
December 20237
November 202314
October 202311

A total of 14 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
January 20242
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 15 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
July 20244
June 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 10 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
May 20242
March 20241
February 20241
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 21 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
June 20241
January 20247
December 20236
November 20234

A total of 25 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.12 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20241
June 20244
May 20243
April 20243
March 20246
December 20232
November 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Shopping Area
    Total18
    Anti-social behaviour11
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Shoplifting2
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Bus/Coach Station
    Total12
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 3. Clifford Street
    Total11
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
  • 4. Cannon Street
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 5. Friday Street
    Total6
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
  • 6. Market Walk
    Total5
    Shoplifting3
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 7. Market Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
  • 8. St George'S Street
    Total4
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Alfred'S Court
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Shepherds Way
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Southport Terrace
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Bowland Avenue
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 13. Mossfield Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 14. Fazakerley Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 15. Cheapside
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Clarence Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 17. Oxford Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 18. Anderton Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 19. New Market Street
    Total2
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Brunswick Street
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Theft from the person1
  • 21. Sherbourne Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 22. Stratford Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 23. Sherwood Place
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 24. Brooke Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 25. Townley Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Halliwell Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 27. East Way
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 28. Blackburn Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Cavendish Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 30. Saint Annes Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1