BIRCH FIELD, PR6 7RE Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PR6 7RE

BIRCH FIELD, PR6 7RE, Chorley has recorded a total of 11 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.83 per 1,000 population. This PR6 7RE 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 7RE crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PR6 7RE, encompassing approximately 2277 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other crime: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

PR6 7RE Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 3
  • Clayton Green Road with total crimes: 2
  • Black Croft with total crimes: 2

BIRCH FIELD, PR6 7RE Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 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 behaviour34.83200.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.320.00%
Other crime21.32100.00%
Other theft10.880.00%
Public order10.440.00%
Shoplifting10.440.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour12.63-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.440.00%
Other theft10.44-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.440.00%
Other crime10.440.00%
Vehicle crime10.440.00%

In July 2024, 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 theft35.270.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.320.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.3250.00%
Robbery11.320.00%
Burglary10.440.00%
Vehicle crime10.440.00%

In June 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 offences33.51-70.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.32-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.880.00%
Possession of weapons10.440.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.440.00%

In May 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 offences107.03900.00%
Anti-social behaviour34.390.00%
Other theft21.320.00%
Public order10.880.00%

In April 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 behaviour33.07200.00%
Other theft21.320.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.88-66.67%
Violence and sexual offences10.44-75.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences44.3933.33%
Criminal damage and arson31.760.00%
Other theft21.320.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.88-75.00%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour44.83100.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.76-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.320.00%
Public order11.320.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.950.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.76-60.00%
Other theft10.88-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.440.00%
Vehicle crime10.440.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour53.5125.00%
Other theft22.20-60.00%
Theft from the person10.880.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft57.0366.67%
Anti-social behaviour42.20100.00%
Drugs31.760.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.32-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson10.880.00%
Possession of weapons10.440.00%

In October 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 theft35.710.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.320.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.320.00%
Vehicle crime20.880.00%
Burglary20.880.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.880.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 33 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20243
June 20242
May 20243
April 20243
March 20241
February 20244
January 20242
December 20235
November 20234
October 20232

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241

A total of 36 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.60 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20243
June 20243
May 202410
April 20241
March 20244
February 20243
January 20244
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 22 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20241
February 20241

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

MonthCount
September 20241

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

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
April 20241
March 20243
February 20243
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 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
June 20241
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 5 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
January 20241
October 20232

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

MonthCount
July 20241

A total of 3 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
October 20232

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

MonthCount
June 20241

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20233

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Petrol Station
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 2. Clayton Green Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
  • 3. Black Croft
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Meadway
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Supermarket
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Burghley Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1