GREAT WOOD CLOSE, PR7 2FJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PR7 2FJ

GREAT WOOD CLOSE, PR7 2FJ, Chorley has recorded a total of 12 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.74 per 1,000 population. This PR7 2FJ 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 2FJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PR7 2FJ, encompassing approximately 2089 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

PR7 2FJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Knowles Wood Drive with total crimes: 4
  • Ash Wood Court with total crimes: 2
  • Lydd Grove with total crimes: 1

GREAT WOOD CLOSE, PR7 2FJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.74100.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.830.00%
Other theft11.440.00%

In August 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 offences47.66-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour31.91-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.440.00%
Drugs20.96100.00%
Burglary20.960.00%
Vehicle crime20.960.00%
Other theft10.960.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.26100.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.870.00%
Drugs11.910.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour46.22-20.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.9150.00%
Other crime21.440.00%
Vehicle crime10.960.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.480.00%
Other theft10.480.00%
Burglary10.480.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour53.3566.67%
Violence and sexual offences22.39-33.33%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences33.83-62.50%
Anti-social behaviour31.44-57.14%
Burglary21.440.00%

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 offences87.66300.00%
Anti-social behaviour73.83600.00%
Other theft13.350.00%

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 offences21.91-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour10.96-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.480.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences34.310.00%
Vehicle crime31.440.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.440.00%
Burglary10.960.00%

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 offences33.350.00%
Other theft21.440.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.96-81.82%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour118.6183.33%
Vehicle crime45.26300.00%
Other theft21.91100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.960.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences88.610.00%
Anti-social behaviour63.830.00%
Burglary22.870.00%
Vehicle crime10.960.00%
Other theft10.480.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 9 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20241
March 20241
December 20232
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 51 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.25 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
July 20244
June 20244
May 20245
April 20243
March 20247
February 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 202311
October 20236

A total of 50 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.55 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20244
July 20246
June 20243
May 20242
April 20243
March 20248
February 20242
January 20243
December 20233
October 20238

A total of 5 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20241
February 20241
November 20231

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241

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
June 20241
April 20242
January 20241
October 20232

A total of 11 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20241
January 20243
November 20234
October 20231

A total of 2 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 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Knowles Wood Drive
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 2. Ash Wood Court
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Lydd Grove
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 4. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. Burgh Wood Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Juniper Wood Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Folly Wood Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Wallets Wood Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1