PR6 9LU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PR6 9LU

PR6 9LU, Chorley has recorded a total of 13 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.39 per 1,000 population. This PR6 9LU 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 9LU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PR6 9LU, encompassing approximately 2960 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the PR6 9LU area, explore the PR6 9LU Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

PR6 9LU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Chorley Street with total crimes: 4
  • Lancaster Close with total crimes: 3
  • Highfield Road North with total crimes: 2

PR6 9LU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting44.390.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.35-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour21.35-50.00%
Public order10.680.00%
Possession of weapons10.340.00%
Other theft10.340.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences63.7250.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.0333.33%
Burglary11.350.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences44.73-55.56%
Shoplifting31.350.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.01-40.00%
Public order21.010.00%
Other theft10.68-50.00%
Burglary10.34-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences96.0812.50%
Anti-social behaviour53.040.00%
Burglary21.690.00%
Other theft20.680.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences84.39-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.70-28.57%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences106.7566.67%
Anti-social behaviour73.380.00%
Vehicle crime12.360.00%
Burglary10.340.00%
Other crime10.340.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour76.08133.33%
Violence and sexual offences62.3620.00%
Other theft42.030.00%
Burglary11.350.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences53.38-28.57%
Anti-social behaviour31.690.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.01100.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.730.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.360.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.010.00%
Shoplifting10.340.00%
Vehicle crime10.34-50.00%
Other theft10.34-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.070.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.36-25.00%
Other theft21.010.00%
Vehicle crime20.680.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.680.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.73600.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.36100.00%
Drugs21.350.00%
Burglary10.680.00%

In October 2023, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson32.36200.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.01-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.680.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.34-50.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour44.050.00%
Burglary31.350.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.010.00%
Other theft10.680.00%
Public order10.340.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.340.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 8 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20243
January 20241

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

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
September 20231

A total of 76 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.85 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20246
July 20244
June 20249
May 20248
April 202410
March 20246
February 20245
January 20247
December 20237
November 20237
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 52 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
July 20243
June 20245
May 20245
April 20247
March 20247
February 20243
January 20243
December 20233
November 20234
October 20232
September 20234

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
October 20231

A total of 12 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20242
March 20244
January 20241
December 20232
September 20231

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
April 20241
March 20241
November 20231
September 20233

A total of 4 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20241
December 20232

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

MonthCount
April 20241

A total of 8 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the PR6 9LU postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Chorley Street
    Total4
    Shoplifting4
  • 2. Lancaster Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 3. Highfield Road North
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Greenfield Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. Chester Place
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 6. Adelaide Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Berry Street
    Total1
    Other theft1