MOSS WOOD CLOSE, PR7 2FQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PR7 2FQ

MOSS WOOD CLOSE, PR7 2FQ, Chorley has recorded a total of 20 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.61 per 1,000 population. This PR7 2FQ 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 2FQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PR7 2FQ, encompassing approximately 3026 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (-36.36% decrease)
  • Other theft: (1) incidents (-66.67% decrease)

PR7 2FQ 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
  • Kingsley Drive with total crimes: 2

MOSS WOOD CLOSE, PR7 2FQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences116.610.00%
Anti-social behaviour73.63-36.36%
Other theft12.31-66.67%
Public order10.33-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1113.2210.00%
Anti-social behaviour113.6322.22%
Vehicle crime43.630.00%
Other theft31.320.00%
Drugs30.99200.00%
Burglary30.990.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.990.00%
Public order20.660.00%
Other crime10.660.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences107.2742.86%
Anti-social behaviour93.3080.00%
Public order22.97100.00%
Drugs10.660.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.940.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.31-16.67%
Other theft31.65200.00%
Other crime20.99100.00%
Vehicle crime10.660.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.330.00%
Public order10.33-50.00%
Burglary10.330.00%

In May 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 offences75.62-36.36%
Anti-social behaviour62.31-14.29%
Public order21.980.00%
Other theft10.660.00%
Other crime10.330.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences116.94-8.33%
Anti-social behaviour73.63-41.67%
Burglary22.31100.00%
Possession of weapons10.660.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences129.58140.00%
Anti-social behaviour123.97500.00%
Other theft13.970.00%
Other crime10.330.00%
Public order10.330.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.33-50.00%
Burglary10.330.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences53.30-28.57%
Anti-social behaviour21.65-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.66-33.33%
Drugs10.660.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.2816.67%
Anti-social behaviour32.31-25.00%
Vehicle crime30.99200.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.99200.00%
Burglary10.990.00%
Other crime10.330.00%
Other theft10.33-50.00%

In December 2023, 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 offences64.96200.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.98-66.67%
Other theft21.320.00%
Public order10.660.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.330.00%
Vehicle crime10.33-85.71%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour127.9320.00%
Vehicle crime73.97600.00%
Other theft22.310.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.66-77.78%
Criminal damage and arson10.660.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour108.590.00%
Violence and sexual offences93.300.00%
Burglary32.970.00%
Other theft20.990.00%
Vehicle crime10.660.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.330.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 16 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 88 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.33 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 202411
July 20249
June 20245
May 20246
April 20247
March 202412
February 20242
January 20243
December 20234
November 202312
October 202310

A total of 98 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.17 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202411
July 202410
June 20247
May 20247
April 202411
March 202412
February 20245
January 20247
December 20236
November 20232
October 20239

A total of 10 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20242
June 20241
May 20242
March 20241
December 20231

A total of 12 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20243
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20241
February 20241

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
June 20241
April 20242
March 20241
January 20241
October 20233

A total of 17 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
June 20241
January 20243
December 20231
November 20237
October 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20242
May 20241
March 20241
January 20241

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

MonthCount
April 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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