WESTMINSTER ROAD, PR7 2DD Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PR7 2DD

WESTMINSTER ROAD, PR7 2DD, Chorley has recorded a total of 100 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 27.25 per 1,000 population. This PR7 2DD 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 2DD crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PR7 2DD, encompassing approximately 3669 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (39) incidents (25.81% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (27) incidents (35.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (8) incidents (0.00% decrease)

PR7 2DD 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
  • Cannon Street with total crimes: 7

WESTMINSTER ROAD, PR7 2DD Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3927.2525.81%
Violence and sexual offences2710.6335.00%
Criminal damage and arson87.360.00%
Public order72.180.00%
Shoplifting61.91-60.00%
Other theft41.6333.33%
Vehicle crime31.0950.00%
Burglary10.82-50.00%
Other crime10.270.00%
Theft from the person10.27-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.270.00%
Drugs10.27-75.00%
Robbery10.27-50.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3126.9829.17%
Violence and sexual offences208.45-37.50%
Shoplifting155.4566.67%
Criminal damage and arson84.09100.00%
Public order72.1816.67%
Drugs41.91300.00%
Theft from the person41.090.00%
Other theft31.09200.00%
Vehicle crime20.820.00%
Burglary20.54-71.43%
Robbery20.540.00%
Bicycle theft10.54-50.00%

In July 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 offences3223.7152.38%
Anti-social behaviour248.729.09%
Shoplifting96.54-25.00%
Burglary72.45600.00%
Public order61.9120.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.63-50.00%
Bicycle theft21.09100.00%
Possession of weapons10.540.00%
Drugs10.27-50.00%
Other theft10.27-66.67%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2221.53-21.43%
Violence and sexual offences215.99-56.25%
Shoplifting125.7271.43%
Criminal damage and arson83.27100.00%
Public order52.1825.00%
Other theft31.36-25.00%
Other crime30.820.00%
Drugs20.82-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.540.00%
Burglary10.27-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.270.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 48 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4828.3450.00%
Anti-social behaviour2813.08-26.32%
Shoplifting77.63-41.67%
Burglary41.91300.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.09-55.56%
Public order41.090.00%
Other theft41.09100.00%
Drugs31.0950.00%
Vehicle crime10.82-83.33%
Possession of weapons10.270.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 32 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3829.9740.74%
Violence and sexual offences3210.353.23%
Shoplifting128.72140.00%
Criminal damage and arson93.27125.00%
Vehicle crime62.45200.00%
Public order41.63100.00%
Other theft21.090.00%
Drugs20.54-33.33%
Other crime20.54100.00%
Possession of weapons10.540.00%
Theft from the person10.270.00%
Burglary10.270.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3121.80-27.91%
Anti-social behaviour278.4517.39%
Shoplifting57.36-37.50%
Criminal damage and arson41.36-42.86%
Drugs31.09200.00%
Vehicle crime20.820.00%
Other theft20.54-60.00%
Public order20.54-80.00%
Possession of weapons10.540.00%
Other crime10.270.00%
Burglary10.27-80.00%
Robbery10.270.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 43 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4328.8853.57%
Anti-social behaviour2311.72-23.33%
Public order106.27150.00%
Shoplifting82.72100.00%
Criminal damage and arson72.180.00%
Burglary51.9125.00%
Other theft51.36150.00%
Vehicle crime21.360.00%
Other crime10.540.00%
Drugs10.270.00%
Robbery10.27-66.67%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3023.98-21.05%
Violence and sexual offences288.17-42.86%
Criminal damage and arson77.63-36.36%
Public order41.91-50.00%
Shoplifting41.09-69.23%
Burglary41.09100.00%
Robbery31.090.00%
Vehicle crime20.82-60.00%
Other theft20.54-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.540.00%
Theft from the person10.270.00%
Bicycle theft10.270.00%
Other crime10.270.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 49 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 38 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4937.3358.06%
Anti-social behaviour3813.35-41.54%
Shoplifting1310.35-35.00%
Criminal damage and arson113.540.00%
Public order83.000.00%
Other theft62.18-33.33%
Vehicle crime51.63150.00%
Robbery31.36-40.00%
Burglary20.82-33.33%
Other crime10.54-50.00%
Drugs10.27-50.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 65 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 31 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour6541.69-20.73%
Violence and sexual offences3117.71-27.91%
Shoplifting208.4525.00%
Criminal damage and arson115.45-8.33%
Other theft93.0028.57%
Robbery52.450.00%
Burglary31.3650.00%
Drugs20.820.00%
Other crime20.54100.00%
Possession of weapons20.54100.00%
Vehicle crime20.540.00%
Theft from the person10.54-50.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 82 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 43 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour8247.960.00%
Violence and sexual offences4322.340.00%
Shoplifting1611.720.00%
Criminal damage and arson124.360.00%
Public order73.270.00%
Other theft71.910.00%
Vehicle crime21.910.00%
Theft from the person20.540.00%
Burglary20.540.00%
Bicycle theft10.540.00%
Other crime10.270.00%
Possession of weapons10.270.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 93 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.75 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20248
July 20244
June 20248
May 20244
April 20249
March 20244
February 20247
January 20247
December 202311
November 202311
October 202312

A total of 64 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.82 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20247
July 20246
June 20245
May 20244
April 20244
March 20242
February 202410
January 20244
December 20238
October 20237

A total of 405 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 33.75 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 49 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202427
August 202420
July 202432
June 202421
May 202448
April 202432
March 202431
February 202443
January 202428
December 202349
November 202331
October 202343

A total of 33 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20247
June 20241
May 20244
April 20241
March 20241
February 20245
January 20244
December 20232
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 13 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20243
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 447 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 37.25 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 82 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202439
August 202431
July 202424
June 202422
May 202428
April 202438
March 202427
February 202423
January 202430
December 202338
November 202365
October 202382

A total of 48 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
July 20241
June 20243
May 20244
April 20242
March 20242
February 20245
January 20242
December 20236
November 20239
October 20237

A total of 127 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.58 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 202415
July 20249
June 202412
May 20247
April 202412
March 20245
February 20248
January 20244
December 202313
November 202320
October 202316

A total of 10 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
April 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 28 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.55 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20246
March 20242
February 20242
January 20242
December 20235
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 9 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.12 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
January 20241
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 20 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 16 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20243
December 20233
November 20235

A total of 6 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
June 20241
January 20241
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the PR7 2DD 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. Cannon Street
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 4. Market Walk
    Total5
    Shoplifting3
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 5. Market Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
  • 6. St George'S Street
    Total4
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Alfred'S Court
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Parking Area
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 9. Fazakerley Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 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. Police Station
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 17. Elbow Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Duke Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 19. Halliwell Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 20. Parkside Avenue
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 21. Back Fazakerley Street
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 22. Nightclub
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Westminster Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Peel Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 25. Collison Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 26. Woodville Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 27. West Bank
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 28. Bank Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 29. Harrington Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 30. Shaftesbury Place
    Total1
    Public order1