HIGH LEA, PR6 9QW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PR6 9QW

HIGH LEA, PR6 9QW, Chorley has recorded a total of 13 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.70 per 1,000 population. This PR6 9QW 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 9QW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PR6 9QW, encompassing approximately 2767 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the PR6 9QW area, explore the PR6 9QW 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 (-66.67% decrease)

PR6 9QW 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

HIGH LEA, PR6 9QW 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
Shoplifting44.700.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.45-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour21.45-66.67%
Public order10.720.00%
Possession of weapons10.360.00%
Other theft10.360.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour65.06200.00%
Violence and sexual offences62.1750.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.170.00%
Burglary10.360.00%

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 offences44.34-50.00%
Shoplifting31.450.00%
Public order21.080.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.72-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.720.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.780.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.890.00%
Other theft21.810.00%
Burglary10.720.00%

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 offences86.14-27.27%
Anti-social behaviour52.89-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson21.81100.00%
Vehicle crime20.72100.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences117.9537.50%
Anti-social behaviour63.980.00%
Other theft12.17-80.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.360.00%
Vehicle crime10.360.00%
Burglary10.360.00%
Other crime10.360.00%

In March 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 offences87.2333.33%
Anti-social behaviour62.89100.00%
Other theft52.17400.00%
Burglary11.810.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.34-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.17-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.08100.00%
Other theft10.720.00%

In January 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 offences85.4233.33%
Anti-social behaviour42.89-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.450.00%
Shoplifting10.360.00%
Vehicle crime10.36-66.67%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66.14-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.1725.00%
Vehicle crime31.810.00%
Other theft21.080.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.72-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences106.87233.33%
Anti-social behaviour43.61300.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.4550.00%
Burglary11.080.00%
Drugs10.360.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences32.170.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.080.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.720.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 8 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 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 3 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242

A total of 82 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.83 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20246
July 20244
June 20248
May 20248
April 202411
March 20248
February 20246
January 20248
December 20236
November 202310
October 20233

A total of 49 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.08 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20246
July 20242
June 20245
May 20245
April 20246
March 20246
February 20243
January 20244
December 20235
November 20234
October 20231

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 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

A total of 12 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20242
April 20241
March 20245
February 20241
December 20232

A total of 14 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
May 20242
April 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 5 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
April 20241
March 20241
November 20231

A total of 7 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
April 20241
January 20241
December 20233

A total of 1 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 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 1 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the PR6 9QW 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