PR6 7NS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PR6 7NS

PR6 7NS, Chorley has recorded a total of 10 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.18 per 1,000 population. This PR6 7NS crime rate stands in contrast to the broader PR6 postcode area, which has experienced 269 crimes and a crime rate of 7.44 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this PR6 7NS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PR6 7NS, encompassing approximately 2391 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Public order: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

PR6 7NS Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hunts Field with total crimes: 2
  • Poppy Meadow with total crimes: 1
  • Swift Close with total crimes: 1

PR6 7NS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences34.18-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.25200.00%
Public order11.250.00%
Other theft10.420.00%
Other crime10.420.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.420.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences42.51300.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.67-66.67%
Public order10.420.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour33.7650.00%
Other theft21.250.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.840.00%
Public order10.420.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.42-66.67%
Shoplifting10.420.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences32.51-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.25-33.33%
Public order10.840.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.6066.67%
Other theft32.090.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.2550.00%

In March 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson44.60100.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.67-57.14%
Anti-social behaviour21.250.00%
Drugs10.840.00%
Public order10.42-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences77.5375.00%
Other crime32.93200.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.25-33.33%
Public order20.84100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.840.00%
Theft from the person10.840.00%
Burglary10.420.00%

In January 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 offences45.44-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour31.6750.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.25100.00%
Public order10.840.00%
Other theft10.420.00%
Other crime10.420.00%
Shoplifting10.420.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.18100.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.510.00%
Other theft10.84-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.420.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft32.930.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.25-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.250.00%

In October 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime55.44400.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.09300.00%
Burglary31.670.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.250.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour11.670.00%
Vehicle crime10.420.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.420.00%
Other theft10.420.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 8 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241

A total of 44 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20244
June 20241
May 20243
April 20245
March 20243
February 20247
January 20244
December 20236
November 20233
October 20234
September 20231

A total of 22 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20241
June 20243
May 20242
April 20243
March 20242
February 20242
January 20243
December 20232
September 20231

A total of 12 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20242
April 20243
January 20241
December 20231
November 20233
September 20231

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
February 20243
January 20241

A total of 13 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
March 20244
February 20242
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

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

MonthCount
June 20241
January 20241

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

MonthCount
March 20241

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241

A total of 4 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241
October 20233

A total of 6 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20235
September 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Hunts Field
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Poppy Meadow
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 3. Swift Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 4. Chorley Old Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 5. Whittle Hills Close
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 6. Back Lane
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Woodside Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Smith Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. Supermarket
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1