LICHFIELD ROAD, PR7 2EA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PR7 2EA

LICHFIELD ROAD, PR7 2EA, Chorley has recorded a total of 51 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.29 per 1,000 population. This PR7 2EA 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 2EA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PR7 2EA, encompassing approximately 4954 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (20) incidents (25.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (17) incidents (-22.73% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (6) incidents (0.00% decrease)

PR7 2EA Crime Hotspots

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

  • Mountbatten Road with total crimes: 4
  • Coventry Street with total crimes: 4
  • Longworth Street with total crimes: 4

LICHFIELD ROAD, PR7 2EA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2010.2925.00%
Violence and sexual offences174.04-22.73%
Criminal damage and arson63.430.00%
Public order41.21-42.86%
Vehicle crime20.81100.00%
Burglary10.40-66.67%
Other crime10.200.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2213.73-24.14%
Anti-social behaviour164.44-20.00%
Public order73.23250.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.41500.00%
Shoplifting51.21400.00%
Other theft31.01-25.00%
Burglary30.61-25.00%
Drugs30.610.00%
Vehicle crime10.610.00%
Other crime10.200.00%
Possession of weapons10.200.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2912.3120.83%
Anti-social behaviour205.8553.85%
Other theft44.04-42.86%
Burglary40.81300.00%
Public order20.81-60.00%
Shoplifting10.40-83.33%
Criminal damage and arson10.20-85.71%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2414.53-4.00%
Anti-social behaviour134.8418.18%
Criminal damage and arson72.62133.33%
Other theft71.4140.00%
Shoplifting61.41100.00%
Public order51.2166.67%
Other crime41.010.00%
Drugs20.810.00%
Vehicle crime10.400.00%
Theft from the person10.200.00%
Burglary10.20-80.00%
Bicycle theft10.200.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2511.7178.57%
Anti-social behaviour115.05-47.62%
Burglary52.22400.00%
Other theft51.01150.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.01-40.00%
Public order30.61-40.00%
Shoplifting30.61200.00%
Drugs20.61100.00%
Bicycle theft10.400.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2111.7110.53%
Violence and sexual offences144.24-12.50%
Public order52.830.00%
Vehicle crime51.01400.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.01400.00%
Other theft21.010.00%
Possession of weapons10.400.00%
Shoplifting10.200.00%
Burglary10.20-50.00%
Drugs10.20-50.00%
Other crime10.200.00%
Robbery10.200.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour198.8846.15%
Violence and sexual offences163.83-57.89%
Drugs23.23100.00%
Burglary20.40100.00%
Shoplifting10.40-50.00%
Robbery10.200.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.200.00%
Other crime10.200.00%
Vehicle crime10.200.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3813.1290.00%
Anti-social behaviour137.67-7.14%
Public order52.6266.67%
Shoplifting21.01100.00%
Other theft20.40100.00%
Burglary10.40-83.33%
Robbery10.200.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.20-75.00%
Drugs10.200.00%
Other crime10.200.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2010.29-39.39%
Anti-social behaviour144.04-46.15%
Burglary62.830.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.21-33.33%
Public order30.81-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.610.00%
Shoplifting10.20-83.33%
Vehicle crime10.20-66.67%
Other theft10.20-75.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3318.5726.92%
Anti-social behaviour266.66-21.21%
Public order95.250.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.820.00%
Shoplifting61.210.00%
Other crime41.210.00%
Other theft40.810.00%
Vehicle crime30.81-62.50%
Drugs10.610.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3318.77-5.71%
Violence and sexual offences266.6618.18%
Vehicle crime85.25700.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.6150.00%
Shoplifting61.210.00%
Other crime41.21300.00%
Burglary40.81300.00%
Other theft40.81100.00%
Robbery10.810.00%
Possession of weapons10.200.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3516.150.00%
Violence and sexual offences227.060.00%
Public order74.440.00%
Shoplifting61.410.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.210.00%
Other theft20.810.00%
Burglary10.400.00%
Vehicle crime10.200.00%
Possession of weapons10.200.00%
Other crime10.200.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 286 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 23.83 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 202422
July 202429
June 202424
May 202425
April 202414
March 202416
February 202438
January 202420
December 202333
November 202326
October 202322

A total of 50 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20246
July 20241
June 20247
May 20243
April 20245
March 20241
February 20241
January 20244
December 20236
November 20236
October 20234

A total of 50 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20247
July 20242
June 20245
May 20243
April 20245
February 20245
January 20243
December 20239
October 20237

A total of 23 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.56 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
June 20241
April 20245
March 20241
January 20241
December 20233
November 20238
October 20231

A total of 241 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 20.08 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202420
August 202416
July 202420
June 202413
May 202411
April 202421
March 202419
February 202413
January 202414
December 202326
November 202333
October 202335

A total of 29 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.64 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20244
June 20241
May 20245
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20246
November 20234
October 20231

A total of 18 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20244
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
December 20234
November 20234
October 20231

A total of 38 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.45 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20241
June 20246
May 20243
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20236
November 20236
October 20236

A total of 34 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.40 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20244
June 20247
May 20245
April 20242
February 20242
January 20241
December 20234
November 20234
October 20232

A total of 12 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
June 20242
May 20242
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
December 20231

A total of 5 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
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241

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

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Mountbatten Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Coventry Street
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Longworth Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Cheapside
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Supermarket
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Tootell Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Parking Area
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 8. Elbow Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Norris Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 10. Black Horse Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Maud Street
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Gloucester Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 13. Back Ashby Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Duke Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 15. Westminster Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Peel Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 17. Queensgate
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 18. Trinity Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 19. Regent Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Lorne Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Alker Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 22. Avondale Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 23. Bannister Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Dukes Park Drive
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 25. Richmond Court
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 26. Cottam Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 27. Gilbert Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Rangletts Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 29. Brindle Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 30. Ullswater Road
    Total1
    Public order1