PRESTON ROAD, PR7 1PL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PR7 1PL

PRESTON ROAD, PR7 1PL, Chorley has recorded a total of 34 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 24.54 per 1,000 population. This PR7 1PL 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 1PL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PR7 1PL, encompassing approximately 1385 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (-9.09% decrease)
  • Burglary: (7) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (-61.54% decrease)

PR7 1PL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Erindale with total crimes: 6
  • Dutch Barn Close with total crimes: 6
  • The Crescent with total crimes: 3

PRESTON ROAD, PR7 1PL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1024.54-9.09%
Burglary77.220.00%
Anti-social behaviour55.05-61.54%
Public order43.610.00%
Other theft32.8950.00%
Shoplifting22.170.00%
Other crime11.440.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.720.00%
Vehicle crime10.72-80.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1328.15-13.33%
Violence and sexual offences119.380.00%
Vehicle crime57.940.00%
Public order43.610.00%
Shoplifting22.890.00%
Other theft21.44100.00%
Other crime11.440.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.720.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1526.70114.29%
Violence and sexual offences1110.83-8.33%
Burglary37.94200.00%
Shoplifting22.17100.00%
Bicycle theft11.440.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.72-50.00%
Theft from the person10.720.00%
Other theft10.720.00%
Possession of weapons10.72-50.00%
Robbery10.720.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1218.76100.00%
Anti-social behaviour78.66133.33%
Criminal damage and arson25.05-60.00%
Possession of weapons21.44100.00%
Burglary11.440.00%
Other theft10.72-50.00%
Shoplifting10.72-75.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences618.0450.00%
Criminal damage and arson54.330.00%
Shoplifting43.61100.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.89-78.57%
Other theft22.170.00%
Public order21.440.00%
Other crime11.440.00%
Possession of weapons10.720.00%
Vehicle crime10.720.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1418.04-17.65%
Violence and sexual offences410.10300.00%
Public order22.890.00%
Shoplifting21.44-71.43%
Robbery11.440.00%
Vehicle crime10.720.00%
Other crime10.720.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1722.371600.00%
Shoplifting712.27250.00%
Burglary25.05100.00%
Public order21.44100.00%
Possession of weapons11.440.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.72-90.91%
Criminal damage and arson10.720.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1115.1657.14%
Drugs27.940.00%
Shoplifting21.44-33.33%
Vehicle crime11.440.00%
Burglary10.72-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.72-92.31%
Other theft10.720.00%
Public order10.72-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.72-66.67%

In January 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 behaviour1323.8230.00%
Violence and sexual offences79.38-56.25%
Shoplifting35.05-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.170.00%
Public order32.17200.00%
Burglary22.170.00%
Other theft11.44-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.72-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1637.53-15.79%
Shoplifting1211.55-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour108.66233.33%
Drugs47.220.00%
Other theft32.8950.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.1750.00%
Vehicle crime22.170.00%
Theft from the person11.440.00%
Public order10.720.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1932.4858.33%
Shoplifting1813.7120.00%
Anti-social behaviour312.99-80.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.17100.00%
Other theft21.44100.00%
Public order11.44-50.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1536.810.00%
Shoplifting1510.830.00%
Violence and sexual offences1210.830.00%
Public order28.660.00%
Burglary21.440.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.440.00%
Drugs10.720.00%
Other theft10.720.00%
Vehicle crime10.720.00%
Bicycle theft10.720.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 22 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 120 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202411
July 202411
June 202412
May 20246
April 20244
March 20241
February 202411
January 20247
December 202316
November 202319
October 202312

A total of 18 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.57 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
July 20243
June 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20242
October 20232

A total of 116 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.67 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 202413
July 202415
June 20247
May 20243
April 202414
March 202417
February 20241
January 202413
December 202310
November 20233
October 202315

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 21 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.91 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20245
March 20241
February 20241
January 20243
December 20233
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 17 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.70 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 20241
May 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20233
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 13 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20245
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
October 20231

A total of 70 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.83 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20242
June 20241
May 20244
April 20242
March 20247
February 20242
January 20243
December 202312
November 202318
October 202315

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

MonthCount
July 20241
October 20231

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
December 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
March 20241

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

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20242
December 20234
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Erindale
    Total6
    Public order4
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 2. Dutch Barn Close
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
  • 3. The Crescent
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
  • 4. Preston Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 5. Cherry Tree Grove
    Total2
    Burglary2
  • 6. Lancaster Court
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. The Grove
    Total2
    Burglary2
  • 8. Petrol Station
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 9. Supermarket
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 10. Waterloo Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Chorley Hall Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 12. Edgefield
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Strawberry Fields
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. Hartwood Green
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 15. Beaconsfield Terrace
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1