DAM WOOD CLOSE, PR7 2FX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PR7 2FX

DAM WOOD CLOSE, PR7 2FX, Chorley has recorded a total of 33 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.53 per 1,000 population. This PR7 2FX 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 2FX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PR7 2FX, encompassing approximately 3870 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (16) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (10) incidents (-9.09% decrease)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)

PR7 2FX 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
  • Hallwood Road with total crimes: 3

DAM WOOD CLOSE, PR7 2FX Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences168.5333.33%
Anti-social behaviour104.13-9.09%
Public order32.5850.00%
Other crime20.780.00%
Bicycle theft10.520.00%
Vehicle crime10.26-75.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1211.890.00%
Anti-social behaviour113.1010.00%
Burglary52.840.00%
Vehicle crime41.290.00%
Other theft31.030.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.780.00%
Drugs30.78200.00%
Public order20.780.00%
Other crime20.520.00%
Possession of weapons10.520.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences126.469.09%
Anti-social behaviour103.10150.00%
Public order22.58100.00%
Drugs10.520.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences115.6822.22%
Anti-social behaviour42.84-33.33%
Other theft31.03200.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.780.00%
Other crime10.260.00%
Public order10.26-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.260.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences95.17-43.75%
Anti-social behaviour62.33-53.85%
Public order21.55100.00%
Other theft10.520.00%
Burglary10.26-50.00%
Other crime10.260.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences169.5623.08%
Anti-social behaviour134.130.00%
Burglary23.360.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.52100.00%
Possession of weapons10.520.00%
Vehicle crime10.260.00%
Public order10.26-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.260.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour139.0444.44%
Violence and sexual offences133.3618.18%
Other theft23.360.00%
Public order20.520.00%
Burglary20.52100.00%
Other crime10.520.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.26-75.00%
Drugs10.260.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences116.72-26.67%
Anti-social behaviour92.8450.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.330.00%
Drugs11.030.00%
Burglary10.26-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences158.27-28.57%
Anti-social behaviour63.88-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson41.55-20.00%
Vehicle crime21.03100.00%
Burglary20.520.00%
Public order10.52-66.67%
Other crime10.260.00%
Other theft10.26-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2110.0831.25%
Anti-social behaviour75.43-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.8125.00%
Public order31.29200.00%
Other theft20.780.00%
Vehicle crime10.52-85.71%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1611.3733.33%
Anti-social behaviour144.1355.56%
Vehicle crime73.620.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.810.00%
Other theft21.030.00%
Public order10.520.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences128.010.00%
Anti-social behaviour93.100.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.330.00%
Burglary31.030.00%
Other theft20.780.00%
Public order10.520.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 112 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202411
July 202410
June 20244
May 20246
April 202413
March 202413
February 20249
January 20246
December 20237
November 202314
October 20239

A total of 164 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.67 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202412
July 202412
June 202411
May 20249
April 202416
March 202413
February 202411
January 202415
December 202321
November 202316
October 202312

A total of 19 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.73 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20242
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20242
January 20241
December 20233
November 20231
October 20231

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

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
June 20241
May 20241
March 20241
January 20241

A total of 17 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
June 20241
April 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20237

A total of 16 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 28 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.11 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
June 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20244
January 20244
December 20235
November 20234
October 20234

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20241
March 20241
February 20241

A total of 16 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
May 20241
April 20242
March 20242
February 20241
January 20242
October 20233

A total of 2 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

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the PR7 2FX 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. Hallwood Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Clover Road
    Total3
    Other crime2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Liptrott Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Long Meadow
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 7. Kingsley Drive
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Lakeland Gardens
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Ash Wood Court
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Burgh Wood Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Juniper Wood Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Folly Wood Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Grasmere Terrace
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 15. Ullswater Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 16. Lydgate
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Wallets Wood Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1