WILDERSWOOD CLOSE, PR6 7SH Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PR6 7SH

WILDERSWOOD CLOSE, PR6 7SH, Chorley has recorded a total of 11 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.81 per 1,000 population. This PR6 7SH 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 7SH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PR6 7SH, encompassing approximately 1892 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (400.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (1) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

PR6 7SH Crime Hotspots

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

  • The Elms with total crimes: 2
  • Whittle Hills Close with total crimes: 2
  • Burghley Close with total crimes: 1

WILDERSWOOD CLOSE, PR6 7SH Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.81400.00%
Vehicle crime22.640.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.06-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.530.00%
Other crime10.530.00%
Other theft10.530.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour23.17100.00%
Public order11.060.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.53-75.00%
Other theft10.530.00%
Other crime10.530.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.170.00%
Vehicle crime12.110.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.53-66.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour33.7050.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.590.00%
Public order11.060.00%
Other theft10.530.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour22.11100.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.06100.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft22.110.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.060.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.530.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour11.590.00%
Drugs10.530.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.53-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences24.23-33.33%
Other crime21.060.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.060.00%
Theft from the person10.530.00%
Public order10.530.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.530.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences32.6450.00%
Public order11.590.00%
Other theft10.530.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences22.110.00%
Other theft11.06-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.530.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft33.170.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.59-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson11.060.00%

In October 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime55.280.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.640.00%
Burglary11.590.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.530.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 13 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 6 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20242
February 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 8 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
October 20235

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
February 20242

A total of 26 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.36 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20241
July 20244
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20243
December 20232
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 10 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 4 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
February 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 1 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. The Elms
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Whittle Hills Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Burghley Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 4. Hunts Field
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Whittle Park
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Wilderswood Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Swift Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Lord Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Copperfield Vale
    Total1
    Other theft1