PR7 2AN Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PR7 2AN

PR7 2AN, Chorley has recorded a total of 23 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.10 per 1,000 population. This PR7 2AN 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 2AN crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PR7 2AN, encompassing approximately 3769 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the PR7 2AN area, explore the PR7 2AN 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)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (8) incidents (14.29% increase)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

PR7 2AN Crime Hotspots

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

  • Knowles Wood Drive with total crimes: 4
  • Mountbatten Road with total crimes: 4
  • Longworth Street with total crimes: 4

PR7 2AN 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 Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences106.10-9.09%
Anti-social behaviour82.6514.29%
Public order22.120.00%
Other theft10.53-50.00%
Burglary10.27-50.00%
Other crime10.270.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences118.2210.00%
Anti-social behaviour72.9240.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.860.00%
Vehicle crime20.530.00%
Other theft20.530.00%
Public order20.530.00%
Drugs20.530.00%
Burglary20.53-60.00%
Possession of weapons10.530.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences105.3142.86%
Burglary52.650.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.3325.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.2440.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.8633.33%
Other theft21.06100.00%
Vehicle crime10.530.00%
Other crime10.270.00%
Public order10.270.00%

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 offences53.71-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour31.33-50.00%
Burglary30.8050.00%
Public order10.800.00%
Other theft10.270.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.270.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour64.24-14.29%
Violence and sexual offences61.590.00%
Burglary21.590.00%
Possession of weapons10.530.00%
Vehicle crime10.270.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour74.24133.33%
Violence and sexual offences61.8620.00%
Other crime11.590.00%
Public order10.270.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.270.00%

In February 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 offences52.65-28.57%
Anti-social behaviour31.33-25.00%
Drugs20.800.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.78-22.22%
Burglary41.860.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.06-63.64%
Public order21.06-71.43%
Criminal damage and arson10.53-66.67%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour119.2910.00%
Violence and sexual offences92.92200.00%
Public order72.390.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.860.00%
Other crime20.80100.00%
Other theft10.530.00%
Vehicle crime10.27-83.33%
Drugs10.270.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour106.37-16.67%
Vehicle crime62.65100.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.590.00%
Violence and sexual offences30.80-70.00%
Other theft10.80-50.00%
Other crime10.270.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour127.430.00%
Violence and sexual offences103.180.00%
Vehicle crime32.650.00%
Other theft20.800.00%
Burglary10.530.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 10 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
June 20242
May 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 80 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.67 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20247
July 20245
June 20244
May 20243
April 20246
March 20247
February 20243
January 20244
December 202311
November 202310
October 202312

A total of 89 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.42 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202411
July 202410
June 20247
May 20245
April 20246
March 20246
February 20245
January 20247
December 20239
November 20233
October 202310

A total of 16 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
June 20241
May 20241
March 20241
January 20242
December 20237

A total of 18 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.57 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20245
May 20243
April 20242
January 20244
October 20231

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
March 20241
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 11 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
May 20241
March 20241
January 20241
December 20233
November 20233

A total of 14 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20241
April 20241
December 20231
November 20236
October 20233

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

MonthCount
August 20242
February 20242
December 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the PR7 2AN postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Knowles Wood Drive
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 2. Mountbatten Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Longworth Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Tootell Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Maud Street
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Lydd Grove
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 7. Burgh Wood Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Juniper Wood Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Folly Wood Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Queensgate
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Trinity Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. Ullswater Road
    Total1
    Public order1