CHORLEY RETAIL PARK, PR7 2BN Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PR7 2BN

CHORLEY RETAIL PARK, PR7 2BN, Chorley has recorded a total of 101 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 39.61 per 1,000 population. This PR7 2BN 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 2BN crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PR7 2BN, encompassing approximately 2549 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the PR7 2BN area, explore the PR7 2BN Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (34) incidents (-5.56% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (28) incidents (16.67% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (9) incidents (-62.50% decrease)

PR7 2BN Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 18
  • Bus/Coach Station with total crimes: 12
  • Ashby Street with total crimes: 7

CHORLEY RETAIL PARK, PR7 2BN Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3439.61-5.56%
Violence and sexual offences2813.3416.67%
Shoplifting910.98-62.50%
Criminal damage and arson83.5333.33%
Public order63.14-40.00%
Vehicle crime42.35100.00%
Other theft31.57-40.00%
Other crime31.18200.00%
Drugs11.18-75.00%
Burglary10.39-66.67%
Theft from the person10.39-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.39-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.390.00%
Robbery10.39-50.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3647.8533.33%
Shoplifting2414.1260.00%
Violence and sexual offences249.41-31.43%
Public order109.4125.00%
Criminal damage and arson63.920.00%
Other theft52.35400.00%
Drugs41.96100.00%
Burglary31.57-40.00%
Theft from the person31.180.00%
Vehicle crime21.180.00%
Bicycle theft20.780.00%
Robbery20.780.00%
Other crime10.780.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3540.4029.63%
Anti-social behaviour2713.7317.39%
Shoplifting1510.590.00%
Public order85.8814.29%
Criminal damage and arson63.14-50.00%
Burglary52.350.00%
Drugs21.96-50.00%
Bicycle theft20.780.00%
Other theft10.78-83.33%
Possession of weapons10.390.00%
Other crime10.39-75.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2740.01-50.91%
Anti-social behaviour2310.59-4.17%
Shoplifting159.0266.67%
Criminal damage and arson125.88100.00%
Public order74.7140.00%
Other theft62.75-53.85%
Drugs42.35-20.00%
Other crime41.570.00%
Vehicle crime21.570.00%
Bicycle theft20.780.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 55 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5547.8566.67%
Anti-social behaviour2421.57-42.86%
Other theft139.4144.44%
Shoplifting95.10-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson63.53-25.00%
Drugs52.35150.00%
Public order51.9625.00%
Burglary21.960.00%
Vehicle crime20.78-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.780.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 33 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4245.8975.00%
Violence and sexual offences3316.473.12%
Shoplifting1212.94100.00%
Other theft94.7128.57%
Criminal damage and arson83.53100.00%
Public order43.14-33.33%
Vehicle crime41.5733.33%
Drugs21.57-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.780.00%
Theft from the person10.390.00%
Other crime10.39-66.67%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3235.30-8.57%
Anti-social behaviour2412.5514.29%
Other theft79.4140.00%
Shoplifting62.75-25.00%
Public order62.35-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.35-33.33%
Vehicle crime31.57200.00%
Drugs31.18200.00%
Other crime31.18200.00%
Possession of weapons11.180.00%
Robbery10.390.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3537.6520.69%
Anti-social behaviour2113.73-16.00%
Public order108.24150.00%
Shoplifting83.9214.29%
Burglary63.14200.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.35-25.00%
Other theft52.35-44.44%
Drugs11.960.00%
Other crime10.39-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.39-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.390.00%
Robbery10.39-83.33%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2938.44-36.96%
Anti-social behaviour2511.37-46.81%
Other theft99.81-10.00%
Criminal damage and arson83.5314.29%
Shoplifting73.14-50.00%
Robbery62.75500.00%
Public order42.35-63.64%
Other crime31.57200.00%
Vehicle crime31.18-40.00%
Burglary21.180.00%
Possession of weapons10.780.00%
Bicycle theft10.390.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 47 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 46 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4756.87-39.74%
Violence and sexual offences4618.4358.62%
Shoplifting1418.04-41.67%
Public order115.490.00%
Other theft104.31-37.50%
Criminal damage and arson73.92-46.15%
Vehicle crime52.7525.00%
Robbery11.96-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.39-50.00%
Other crime10.39-66.67%
Drugs10.39-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.390.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 78 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour7870.99-4.88%
Violence and sexual offences2930.59-19.44%
Shoplifting2411.3750.00%
Other theft169.41-27.27%
Criminal damage and arson136.2830.00%
Vehicle crime45.10100.00%
Robbery41.570.00%
Other crime31.5750.00%
Burglary31.1850.00%
Theft from the person21.18100.00%
Drugs20.780.00%
Possession of weapons20.78100.00%
Bicycle theft10.780.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 82 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 36 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour8271.780.00%
Violence and sexual offences3632.160.00%
Other theft2214.120.00%
Shoplifting168.630.00%
Criminal damage and arson106.280.00%
Public order83.920.00%
Vehicle crime23.140.00%
Other crime20.780.00%
Burglary20.780.00%
Bicycle theft10.780.00%
Possession of weapons10.390.00%
Theft from the person10.390.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 32 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.91 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
June 20242
May 20242
April 20244
March 20243
February 20241
January 20243
December 20235
November 20234
October 20232

A total of 409 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 34.08 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 55 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202428
August 202424
July 202435
June 202427
May 202455
April 202433
March 202432
February 202435
January 202429
December 202346
November 202329
October 202336

A total of 106 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.83 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20245
July 20241
June 20246
May 202413
April 20249
March 20247
February 20245
January 20249
December 202310
November 202316
October 202322

A total of 25 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 463 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 38.58 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 82 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202434
August 202436
July 202427
June 202423
May 202424
April 202442
March 202424
February 202421
January 202425
December 202347
November 202378
October 202382

A total of 94 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.83 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20246
July 20246
June 202412
May 20246
April 20248
March 20244
February 20246
January 20248
December 20237
November 202313
October 202310

A total of 23 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.09 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20241
June 20244
April 20241
March 20243
February 20241
January 20243
December 20231
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 79 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.18 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 202410
July 20248
June 20247
May 20245
April 20244
March 20246
February 202410
January 20244
December 202311
October 20238

A total of 159 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 202424
July 202415
June 202415
May 20249
April 202412
March 20246
February 20248
January 20247
December 202314
November 202324
October 202316

A total of 24 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20245
May 20242
February 20246
January 20242
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 8 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
April 20241
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 11 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.38 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 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 11 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.10 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 16 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20246
December 20231
November 20234

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Shopping Area
    Total18
    Anti-social behaviour11
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Shoplifting2
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Bus/Coach Station
    Total12
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 3. Ashby Street
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Public order1
  • 4. King Street
    Total5
    Shoplifting3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Market Walk
    Total5
    Shoplifting3
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 6. Market Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
  • 7. St George'S Street
    Total4
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Alfred'S Court
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Shepherds Way
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Cheapside
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Supermarket
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Clarence Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 13. Oxford Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 14. Anderton Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 15. New Market Street
    Total2
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Brunswick Street
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Theft from the person1
  • 17. Sherbourne Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 18. Parking Area
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 19. Elbow Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Brooke Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 21. Townley Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. South Avenue
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 23. Cheam Avenue
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 24. Back Ashby Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Duke Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 26. Percy Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 27. Halliwell Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 28. East Way
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 29. Blackburn Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Cavendish Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1