KNOWLES WOOD DRIVE, PR7 2FE Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PR7 2FE

KNOWLES WOOD DRIVE, PR7 2FE, Chorley has recorded a total of 16 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.38 per 1,000 population. This PR7 2FE 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 2FE crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PR7 2FE, encompassing approximately 2508 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (28.57% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (-16.67% decrease)
  • Other theft: (1) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

PR7 2FE 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
  • Ash Wood Court with total crimes: 2

KNOWLES WOOD DRIVE, PR7 2FE Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences96.3828.57%
Anti-social behaviour53.59-16.67%
Other theft11.99-50.00%
Public order10.40-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences79.97-22.22%
Anti-social behaviour62.79-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson22.390.00%
Other theft20.800.00%
Drugs20.80100.00%
Burglary20.80100.00%
Vehicle crime20.800.00%
Public order20.800.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences97.18350.00%
Anti-social behaviour73.5975.00%
Burglary12.790.00%
Drugs10.400.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour45.18-20.00%
Other theft31.59200.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.20-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.800.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.400.00%
Other crime10.400.00%
Public order10.400.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour53.5966.67%
Violence and sexual offences31.99-25.00%
Other theft11.200.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.59-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.59-57.14%
Burglary21.200.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.78300.00%
Anti-social behaviour73.19600.00%
Other theft12.790.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.400.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences21.59-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour10.80-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.400.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences33.190.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.200.00%
Vehicle crime20.800.00%
Burglary10.800.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences32.79200.00%
Other theft21.200.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.80-80.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour109.1766.67%
Vehicle crime73.99600.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.790.00%
Other theft20.800.00%
Drugs10.800.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.40-85.71%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences77.180.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.790.00%
Burglary22.390.00%
Other theft20.800.00%
Vehicle crime10.800.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 14 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
June 20243
May 20241
March 20241
December 20232
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 58 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.83 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20246
July 20247
June 20244
May 20245
April 20243
March 20247
February 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 202310
October 20236

A total of 58 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.83 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20247
July 20249
June 20242
May 20243
April 20244
March 20248
February 20242
January 20243
December 20233
November 20231
October 20237

A total of 4 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
June 20241

A total of 7 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20241
March 20241
February 20241
November 20232

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
November 20231

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
April 20242
January 20241
October 20232

A total of 13 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20241
January 20242
November 20237
October 20231

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

MonthCount
June 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the PR7 2FE 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. Ash Wood Court
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Lydd Grove
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 5. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Burgh Wood Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Juniper Wood Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Folly Wood Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Wallets Wood Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1