PR7 1AP Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PR7 1AP

PR7 1AP, Chorley has recorded a total of 20 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.72 per 1,000 population. This PR7 1AP crime rate stands in contrast to the broader PR7 postcode area, which has experienced 502 crimes and a crime rate of 7.84 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this PR7 1AP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PR7 1AP, encompassing approximately 2294 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the PR7 1AP area, explore the PR7 1AP Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

PR7 1AP Crime Hotspots

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

  • Broadfields with total crimes: 8
  • Great Meadow with total crimes: 7
  • Clough Acre with total crimes: 2

PR7 1AP Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences128.7250.00%
Anti-social behaviour65.23100.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.620.00%
Other theft10.440.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.67-27.27%
Anti-social behaviour33.490.00%
Bicycle theft11.310.00%
Public order10.440.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences117.41175.00%
Anti-social behaviour34.79-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.310.00%
Other theft10.440.00%
Other crime10.440.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour54.3666.67%
Violence and sexual offences42.18-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.74-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences56.54400.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.1850.00%
Burglary31.310.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.310.00%
Other theft10.870.00%
Other crime10.440.00%

In April 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime23.920.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.87-75.00%
Public order20.870.00%
Drugs10.870.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.44-85.71%
Other theft10.440.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour88.28166.67%
Violence and sexual offences73.4916.67%
Other crime23.050.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.870.00%
Drugs10.440.00%

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 offences66.54-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.62-62.50%
Possession of weapons21.310.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.87-66.67%
Public order10.440.00%
Drugs10.440.00%
Vehicle crime10.440.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1210.0250.00%
Anti-social behaviour85.2360.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.4950.00%

In December 2023, 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 offences88.2860.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.49400.00%
Vehicle crime22.180.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.870.00%
Possession of weapons10.870.00%
Other theft10.440.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences53.05150.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.18-50.00%
Public order10.440.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary35.230.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.310.00%
Theft from the person20.870.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.870.00%
Public order10.870.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.440.00%
Bicycle theft10.440.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 81 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20248
July 202411
June 20244
May 20245
April 20241
March 20247
February 20246
January 202412
December 20238
November 20235
October 20232

A total of 49 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.08 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20243
July 20243
June 20245
May 20243
April 20242
March 20248
February 20243
January 20248
December 20235
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 13 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20243
December 20232
October 20231

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

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
December 20231

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
October 20231

A total of 6 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20242
February 20241
November 20231
October 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
March 20242

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20243
October 20233

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

MonthCount
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241

A total of 5 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
February 20241
December 20232

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

MonthCount
February 20242
December 20231

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the PR7 1AP postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Broadfields
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
  • 2. Great Meadow
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. Clough Acre
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Buckshaw Hall Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 5. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1