ASHFIELD ROAD, PR7 1LP Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PR7 1LP

ASHFIELD ROAD, PR7 1LP, Chorley has recorded a total of 42 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.16 per 1,000 population. This PR7 1LP 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 1LP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PR7 1LP, encompassing approximately 3452 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the PR7 1LP area, explore the PR7 1LP Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the PR7 1LP area, visit the PR7 1LP House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (17) incidents (30.77% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (-8.33% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (-25.00% decrease)

PR7 1LP Crime Hotspots

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

  • Market Street with total crimes: 5
  • Alfred'S Court with total crimes: 4
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 4

ASHFIELD ROAD, PR7 1LP Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1712.1630.77%
Violence and sexual offences114.92-8.33%
Criminal damage and arson33.19-25.00%
Other theft30.8750.00%
Public order30.87200.00%
Vehicle crime20.87100.00%
Possession of weapons10.580.00%
Drugs10.29-50.00%
Robbery10.290.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1311.3062.50%
Violence and sexual offences123.77-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.4833.33%
Theft from the person31.160.00%
Other theft20.87100.00%
Drugs20.58100.00%
Public order10.58-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.290.00%
Burglary10.29-75.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1610.43128.57%
Anti-social behaviour84.63-11.11%
Burglary42.32300.00%
Public order31.16200.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.87-25.00%
Drugs10.870.00%
Other theft10.29-50.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour97.82-30.77%
Violence and sexual offences72.61-70.83%
Criminal damage and arson42.03100.00%
Other theft21.16100.00%
Other crime20.580.00%
Burglary10.58-50.00%
Drugs10.290.00%
Public order10.290.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2413.3271.43%
Anti-social behaviour136.9530.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.77-66.67%
Burglary20.58100.00%
Shoplifting10.580.00%
Possession of weapons10.290.00%
Drugs10.290.00%
Other theft10.290.00%
Public order10.290.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1412.45100.00%
Anti-social behaviour104.05-23.08%
Vehicle crime72.900.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.03100.00%
Shoplifting11.74-50.00%
Burglary10.290.00%
Drugs10.290.00%
Public order10.290.00%
Other theft10.290.00%
Other crime10.290.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour138.6944.44%
Violence and sexual offences73.77-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.03200.00%
Shoplifting20.870.00%
Public order10.58-66.67%
Other theft10.29-66.67%
Other crime10.290.00%
Burglary10.29-50.00%
Robbery10.290.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1410.43-6.67%
Anti-social behaviour94.05-10.00%
Other theft32.6150.00%
Public order30.870.00%
Burglary20.87-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.58100.00%
Drugs10.580.00%
Robbery10.290.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.29-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences159.85-42.31%
Anti-social behaviour104.34-37.50%
Burglary32.9050.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.87-60.00%
Other theft20.58100.00%
Robbery10.58-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.29-66.67%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2616.80116.67%
Anti-social behaviour167.53-11.11%
Criminal damage and arson54.6325.00%
Robbery31.450.00%
Vehicle crime30.8750.00%
Burglary20.87100.00%
Public order20.580.00%
Other theft10.58-66.67%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1813.32-45.45%
Violence and sexual offences125.21-36.84%
Criminal damage and arson43.48-20.00%
Robbery31.160.00%
Other theft30.870.00%
Possession of weapons20.870.00%
Vehicle crime20.580.00%
Burglary10.580.00%
Other crime10.290.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3319.700.00%
Violence and sexual offences199.560.00%
Criminal damage and arson55.500.00%
Public order41.450.00%
Other theft31.160.00%
Vehicle crime20.870.00%
Burglary10.580.00%
Shoplifting10.290.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 20 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
April 20247
February 20242
January 20241
December 20233
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20241
November 20232

A total of 169 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.08 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 202413
July 20248
June 20249
May 202413
April 202410
March 202413
February 20249
January 202410
December 202316
November 202318
October 202333

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241

A total of 42 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
July 20243
June 20244
May 20242
April 20246
March 20243
February 20241
January 20242
December 20235
November 20234
October 20235

A total of 23 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.92 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20243
January 20242
December 20231
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 177 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.75 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202412
July 202416
June 20247
May 202424
April 202414
March 20247
February 202414
January 202415
December 202326
November 202312
October 202319

A total of 10 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20233
November 20233

A total of 20 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20243
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20243
December 20232
October 20234

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243

A total of 19 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.73 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20244
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20243
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
April 20241
March 20241
November 20231

A total of 5 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Market Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
  • 2. Alfred'S Court
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Parking Area
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 4. Fazakerley Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 5. Cheapside
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Police Station
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 7. Elbow Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Parkside Avenue
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Back Fazakerley Street
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 10. Westminster Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Peel Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Collison Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. Woodville Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 14. West Bank
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 15. Bank Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 16. Harrington Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 17. Shaftesbury Place
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 18. Balmoral Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 19. Kensington Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Queensgate
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 21. Trinity Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 22. Regent Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Lorne Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Alker Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 25. Avondale Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 26. Bannister Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1