DEVONSHIRE ROAD, PR7 2DJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PR7 2DJ

DEVONSHIRE ROAD, PR7 2DJ, Chorley has recorded a total of 72 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 18.16 per 1,000 population. This PR7 2DJ 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 2DJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PR7 2DJ, encompassing approximately 3964 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (24) incidents (26.32% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (23) incidents (9.52% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (8) incidents (14.29% increase)

PR7 2DJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Cannon Street with total crimes: 7
  • Market Street with total crimes: 5
  • St George'S Street with total crimes: 4

DEVONSHIRE ROAD, PR7 2DJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2418.1626.32%
Anti-social behaviour236.059.52%
Criminal damage and arson85.8014.29%
Public order52.02-16.67%
Other theft31.2650.00%
Vehicle crime20.760.00%
Burglary10.50-50.00%
Other crime10.250.00%
Theft from the person10.25-66.67%
Shoplifting10.25-80.00%
Possession of weapons10.250.00%
Drugs10.25-80.00%
Robbery10.250.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2118.160.00%
Violence and sexual offences195.30-29.63%
Criminal damage and arson74.79133.33%
Public order61.7720.00%
Shoplifting51.5166.67%
Drugs51.26400.00%
Theft from the person31.260.00%
Vehicle crime20.760.00%
Other theft20.500.00%
Burglary20.50-60.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2716.9035.00%
Anti-social behaviour216.8140.00%
Burglary55.30400.00%
Public order51.2625.00%
Shoplifting31.26-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.76-62.50%
Other theft20.76-33.33%
Drugs10.500.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2015.89-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour155.04-37.50%
Criminal damage and arson83.78166.67%
Shoplifting62.0220.00%
Public order41.5133.33%
Other theft31.0150.00%
Other crime30.760.00%
Burglary10.76-75.00%
Drugs10.25-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.250.00%
Theft from the person10.250.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4021.4466.67%
Anti-social behaviour2410.09-4.00%
Shoplifting56.050.00%
Burglary41.26300.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.01-57.14%
Public order30.76-25.00%
Drugs20.76100.00%
Other theft20.500.00%
Possession of weapons10.500.00%
Bicycle theft10.250.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2519.678.70%
Violence and sexual offences246.319.09%
Criminal damage and arson76.0575.00%
Vehicle crime71.77250.00%
Shoplifting51.7725.00%
Public order41.26100.00%
Other theft21.01100.00%
Possession of weapons10.500.00%
Burglary10.250.00%
Drugs10.25-75.00%
Other crime10.250.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2316.4043.75%
Violence and sexual offences225.80-43.59%
Shoplifting45.5533.33%
Drugs41.01300.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.01-33.33%
Vehicle crime21.01100.00%
Public order20.50-75.00%
Other theft10.50-80.00%
Other crime10.250.00%
Burglary10.25-75.00%
Robbery10.250.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3921.1939.29%
Anti-social behaviour169.84-5.88%
Public order84.04100.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.0220.00%
Other theft51.51150.00%
Burglary41.26-20.00%
Shoplifting31.01200.00%
Drugs10.760.00%
Vehicle crime10.250.00%
Robbery10.250.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2816.65-31.71%
Anti-social behaviour177.06-39.29%
Criminal damage and arson54.29-50.00%
Burglary51.26150.00%
Public order41.260.00%
Other theft21.01-60.00%
Possession of weapons10.500.00%
Shoplifting10.25-85.71%
Theft from the person10.250.00%
Robbery10.25-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.25-66.67%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4126.4886.36%
Anti-social behaviour2810.34-15.15%
Criminal damage and arson107.0611.11%
Shoplifting72.5216.67%
Other theft51.77-37.50%
Public order41.260.00%
Robbery31.01-25.00%
Vehicle crime30.7650.00%
Burglary20.76-33.33%
Other crime10.50-50.00%
Drugs10.250.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3322.95-44.07%
Violence and sexual offences228.32-29.03%
Criminal damage and arson95.5512.50%
Other theft82.2733.33%
Shoplifting62.0220.00%
Robbery41.510.00%
Burglary31.0150.00%
Possession of weapons20.760.00%
Other crime20.500.00%
Vehicle crime20.50100.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 59 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 31 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5930.520.00%
Violence and sexual offences3114.880.00%
Criminal damage and arson87.820.00%
Public order72.020.00%
Other theft61.770.00%
Shoplifting51.510.00%
Theft from the person21.260.00%
Burglary20.500.00%
Vehicle crime10.500.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 52 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.73 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20246
July 20245
June 20244
May 20243
April 20244
March 20242
February 20248
January 20244
December 20234
October 20237

A total of 337 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 28.08 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 41 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202424
August 202419
July 202427
June 202420
May 202440
April 202424
March 202422
February 202439
January 202428
December 202341
November 202322
October 202331

A total of 31 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.58 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 78 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20247
July 20243
June 20248
May 20243
April 20247
March 20244
February 20246
January 20245
December 202310
November 20239
October 20238

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20243
April 20241
March 20241
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 305 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 25.42 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 59 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202423
August 202421
July 202421
June 202415
May 202424
April 202425
March 202423
February 202416
January 202417
December 202328
November 202333
October 202359

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
June 20241
January 20241
October 20232

A total of 51 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.25 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20245
July 20243
June 20246
May 20245
April 20245
March 20244
February 20243
January 20241
December 20237
November 20236
October 20235

A total of 22 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
June 20241
April 20247
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20233
November 20232
October 20231

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

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20241
April 20241
January 20241
November 20232

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

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

A total of 41 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.42 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20242
June 20243
May 20242
April 20242
March 20241
February 20245
January 20242
December 20235
November 20238
October 20236

A total of 11 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20233
November 20234

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

MonthCount
May 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Cannon Street
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 2. Market Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
  • 3. St George'S Street
    Total4
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Alfred'S Court
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Parking Area
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 6. Coventry Street
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Fazakerley Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 8. Cheapside
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Supermarket
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Oxford Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 11. Anderton Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 12. New Market Street
    Total2
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Police Station
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 14. Elbow Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Norris Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 16. Halliwell Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 17. Parkside Avenue
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 18. Back Fazakerley Street
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 19. Nightclub
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Westminster Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Peel Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 22. Collison Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 23. Woodville Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 24. West Bank
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 25. Bank Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 26. Harrington Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 27. Shaftesbury Place
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 28. Balmoral Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 29. Kensington Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Queensgate
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1