PRESTON ROAD, PR6 7AU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PR6 7AU

PRESTON ROAD, PR6 7AU, Chorley has recorded a total of 19 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 32.60 per 1,000 population. This PR6 7AU 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 7AU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PR6 7AU, encompassing approximately 582 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the PR6 7AU area, explore the PR6 7AU Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Burglary: (6) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (-16.67% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (-60.00% decrease)

PR6 7AU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Dutch Barn Close with total crimes: 6
  • The Crescent with total crimes: 3
  • Preston Road with total crimes: 2

PRESTON ROAD, PR6 7AU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary632.600.00%
Violence and sexual offences510.30-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour48.58-60.00%
Other crime16.860.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.720.00%
Other theft11.720.00%
Vehicle crime11.720.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1034.32150.00%
Violence and sexual offences617.16-25.00%
Public order210.300.00%
Other theft13.430.00%
Vehicle crime11.720.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences827.460.00%
Anti-social behaviour413.73-33.33%
Burglary26.86100.00%
Criminal damage and arson13.430.00%
Theft from the person11.720.00%

In June 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 offences832.60166.67%
Anti-social behaviour613.73100.00%
Possession of weapons210.30100.00%
Burglary13.430.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.720.00%
Other theft11.720.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour324.02-72.73%
Violence and sexual offences35.1550.00%
Criminal damage and arson15.150.00%
Other crime11.720.00%
Drugs11.720.00%
Theft from the person11.720.00%
Possession of weapons11.720.00%
Vehicle crime11.720.00%
Other theft11.720.00%
Public order11.720.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1125.7457.14%
Violence and sexual offences218.880.00%
Public order13.430.00%
Other theft11.720.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour715.44600.00%
Burglary112.010.00%
Possession of weapons11.720.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences212.010.00%
Burglary13.430.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.72-91.67%
Other theft11.720.00%
Public order11.72-50.00%
Drugs11.720.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1232.60200.00%
Public order220.590.00%
Violence and sexual offences23.43-80.00%
Criminal damage and arson13.430.00%
Other theft11.72-66.67%
Other crime11.720.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1039.47-16.67%
Drugs417.160.00%
Anti-social behaviour46.860.00%
Other theft36.860.00%
Theft from the person15.150.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.72-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1230.890.00%
Anti-social behaviour420.59-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson26.86100.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1244.6171.43%
Anti-social behaviour820.59700.00%
Burglary213.730.00%
Criminal damage and arson13.43-50.00%
Drugs11.72-50.00%
Other theft11.720.00%
Vehicle crime11.720.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences722.310.00%
Criminal damage and arson212.010.00%
Drugs23.430.00%
Anti-social behaviour13.430.00%
Vehicle crime11.720.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 75 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.77 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 202410
July 20244
June 20246
May 20243
April 202411
March 20247
February 20241
January 202412
December 20234
November 20234
October 20238
September 20231

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20241
January 20241

A total of 77 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.42 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20246
July 20248
June 20248
May 20243
April 20242
February 20242
January 20242
December 202310
November 202312
October 202312
September 20237

A total of 11 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.22 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 11 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.22 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20233
October 20231

A total of 5 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
May 20241
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 13 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
July 20242
June 20241
March 20241
February 20241
October 20232

A total of 7 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241
January 20242

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
December 20231

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
May 20241
March 20241

A total of 9 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
February 20241
December 20234
October 20231
September 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the PR6 7AU postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Dutch Barn Close
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
  • 2. The Crescent
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
  • 3. Preston Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 4. Cherry Tree Grove
    Total2
    Burglary2
  • 5. Lancaster Court
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. The Grove
    Total2
    Burglary2
  • 7. Strawberry Fields
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Hartwood Green
    Total1
    Burglary1