HIGHFIELD ROAD SOUTH, PR7 1RH Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PR7 1RH

HIGHFIELD ROAD SOUTH, PR7 1RH, Chorley has recorded a total of 32 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 17.70 per 1,000 population. This PR7 1RH 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 1RH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PR7 1RH, encompassing approximately 1807 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (8) incidents (-27.27% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Public order: (4) incidents (-20.00% decrease)

PR7 1RH Crime Hotspots

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

  • Erindale with total crimes: 6
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 6
  • The Crescent with total crimes: 3

HIGHFIELD ROAD SOUTH, PR7 1RH Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour817.70-27.27%
Violence and sexual offences84.43-33.33%
Public order44.43-20.00%
Burglary42.210.00%
Shoplifting42.210.00%
Other theft22.210.00%
Bicycle theft11.11-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.55-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1225.4550.00%
Anti-social behaviour116.6410.00%
Vehicle crime56.080.00%
Public order52.77400.00%
Shoplifting42.7733.33%
Other crime32.210.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.660.00%
Other theft21.110.00%
Bicycle theft21.110.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1019.3642.86%
Violence and sexual offences85.53-20.00%
Shoplifting34.43-40.00%
Robbery21.660.00%
Bicycle theft21.11100.00%
Burglary21.11100.00%
Other theft21.11-33.33%
Possession of weapons21.11100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.11-60.00%
Theft from the person11.110.00%
Public order10.55-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1020.4742.86%
Anti-social behaviour75.5375.00%
Criminal damage and arson53.8725.00%
Shoplifting52.77-16.67%
Other theft32.7750.00%
Public order21.66-33.33%
Vehicle crime21.11100.00%
Burglary11.110.00%
Possession of weapons10.550.00%
Bicycle theft10.550.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences716.04133.33%
Shoplifting63.87100.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.32-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.21100.00%
Public order32.2150.00%
Other theft21.66100.00%
Possession of weapons11.110.00%
Vehicle crime10.550.00%
Burglary10.55-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour812.72-42.86%
Violence and sexual offences34.430.00%
Shoplifting31.66-80.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.66-33.33%
Public order21.11-33.33%
Burglary21.11-33.33%
Vehicle crime11.11-50.00%
Robbery10.550.00%
Other theft10.550.00%

In March 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1525.4566.67%
Anti-social behaviour148.300.00%
Criminal damage and arson37.74200.00%
Burglary31.66200.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.66-72.73%
Public order31.6650.00%
Vehicle crime21.66100.00%
Bicycle theft11.110.00%
Other theft10.550.00%
Robbery10.550.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1114.9483.33%
Shoplifting96.080.00%
Drugs24.98100.00%
Public order21.11-33.33%
Vehicle crime11.110.00%
Burglary10.55-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.55-66.67%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting916.60-40.00%
Violence and sexual offences64.98-40.00%
Public order33.32200.00%
Burglary31.660.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.66-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.66-88.89%
Vehicle crime10.55-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.550.00%
Drugs10.550.00%
Other theft10.550.00%
Other crime10.550.00%

In December 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1526.00-46.43%
Violence and sexual offences108.3011.11%
Anti-social behaviour95.5380.00%
Criminal damage and arson44.980.00%
Burglary32.210.00%
Vehicle crime31.660.00%
Other theft11.66-50.00%
Drugs10.550.00%
Public order10.55-50.00%

In November 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2828.2140.00%
Violence and sexual offences915.4928.57%
Anti-social behaviour54.98-61.54%
Criminal damage and arson42.770.00%
Other theft22.21100.00%
Public order21.110.00%
Other crime11.110.00%

In October 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2030.980.00%
Anti-social behaviour1311.060.00%
Violence and sexual offences77.190.00%
Burglary53.870.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.770.00%
Public order22.210.00%
Vehicle crime11.110.00%
Bicycle theft10.550.00%
Theft from the person10.550.00%
Drugs10.550.00%
Other theft10.550.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 90 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.18 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 202411
July 202410
June 20247
May 20244
April 20248
March 202414
January 20241
December 20239
November 20235
October 202313

A total of 94 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.83 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 202412
July 20248
June 202410
May 20247
April 20243
March 20243
February 202411
January 20246
December 202310
November 20239
October 20237

A total of 30 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20245
July 20241
June 20242
May 20243
April 20242
March 20243
February 20242
January 20243
December 20231
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 25 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20243
February 20241
January 20243
December 20233
October 20235

A total of 18 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.64 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 121 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.08 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
July 20243
June 20245
May 20246
April 20243
March 202415
February 20249
January 20249
December 202315
November 202328
October 202320

A total of 9 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20242
June 20241
March 20241
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 35 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 17 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20233
October 20231

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
January 20241
November 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20242
April 20241
March 20241

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
October 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241

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

MonthCount
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Erindale
    Total6
    Public order4
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 2. Supermarket
    Total6
    Shoplifting3
    Other theft1
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 3. The Crescent
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
  • 4. Cross Street
    Total3
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Lancaster Court
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Petrol Station
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 7. Old Bridge Way
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 8. Waterloo Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Blackledge Place
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Hope Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Somerset Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. Chorley Hall Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 13. Morrison Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 14. Beaconsfield Terrace
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1