HIGHFIELD CLOSE, PR6 9RL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PR6 9RL

HIGHFIELD CLOSE, PR6 9RL, Chorley has recorded a total of 14 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.05 per 1,000 population. This PR6 9RL 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 9RL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PR6 9RL, encompassing approximately 1984 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (-42.86% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)

PR6 9RL 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

HIGHFIELD CLOSE, PR6 9RL 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
Shoplifting47.05300.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.02-42.86%
Anti-social behaviour32.0250.00%
Public order21.510.00%
Possession of weapons11.010.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.0516.67%
Criminal damage and arson23.53100.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.010.00%
Shoplifting11.01-50.00%

In July 2024, 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 offences67.560.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.02-50.00%
Shoplifting21.010.00%
Drugs11.010.00%
Possession of weapons10.500.00%
Burglary10.500.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.500.00%
Public order10.500.00%

In June 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 offences66.0520.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.020.00%
Other crime12.020.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.500.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.04-44.44%
Anti-social behaviour42.520.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.020.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences910.08-18.18%
Anti-social behaviour44.53-20.00%
Vehicle crime32.020.00%
Other theft11.51-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.500.00%
Burglary10.50-50.00%
Other crime10.500.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1110.08120.00%
Anti-social behaviour55.54400.00%
Burglary22.520.00%
Other theft21.01100.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.040.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.52100.00%
Other theft11.010.00%
Possession of weapons10.500.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.50-66.67%

In January 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 offences55.54-37.50%
Anti-social behaviour32.5250.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.510.00%
Shoplifting10.500.00%
Vehicle crime10.50-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.5533.33%
Vehicle crime24.030.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.01-75.00%
Other theft11.010.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour89.07300.00%
Violence and sexual offences64.0350.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.0250.00%
Drugs11.510.00%

In October 2023, 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 offences45.0433.33%
Anti-social behaviour22.02-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.01100.00%
Public order11.010.00%
Other theft10.50-50.00%

In September 2023, 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 behaviour47.050.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.020.00%
Burglary31.510.00%
Other theft21.510.00%
Possession of weapons11.010.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.500.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 44 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.38 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20242
June 20244
May 20244
April 20244
March 20245
February 20241
January 20243
December 20232
November 20238
October 20232
September 20234

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

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
October 20231

A total of 8 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
July 20242
January 20241

A total of 79 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.08 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20247
July 20246
June 20246
May 20245
April 20249
March 202411
February 20245
January 20245
December 20238
November 20236
October 20234
September 20233

A total of 4 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
July 20241
February 20241
September 20231

A total of 15 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
July 20241
November 20231

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241
March 20242
September 20233

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

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20241

A total of 8 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
December 20231
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 6 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20243
January 20241
December 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the PR6 9RL 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. Station Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. Market Place
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 6. Greenfield Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Chester Place
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 8. Adelaide Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1