SQUARES WOOD CLOSE, PR7 2FY Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PR7 2FY

SQUARES WOOD CLOSE, PR7 2FY, Chorley has recorded a total of 41 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.00 per 1,000 population. This PR7 2FY 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 2FY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PR7 2FY, encompassing approximately 4099 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the PR7 2FY area, explore the PR7 2FY Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the PR7 2FY area, visit the PR7 2FY House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (16) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (16) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)

PR7 2FY Crime Hotspots

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

  • Moor Road with total crimes: 6
  • Knowles Wood Drive with total crimes: 4
  • Mountbatten Road with total crimes: 4

SQUARES WOOD CLOSE, PR7 2FY Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1610.0033.33%
Violence and sexual offences163.900.00%
Public order33.9050.00%
Other crime20.730.00%
Bicycle theft10.490.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.24-75.00%
Drugs10.24-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.24-75.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1612.69-5.88%
Anti-social behaviour123.909.09%
Burglary52.93400.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.220.00%
Vehicle crime40.980.00%
Other theft30.980.00%
Drugs30.73200.00%
Public order20.730.00%
Other crime20.490.00%
Possession of weapons10.490.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences177.8130.77%
Anti-social behaviour114.1583.33%
Public order22.68100.00%
Drugs10.490.00%
Burglary10.240.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences136.3418.18%
Anti-social behaviour63.170.00%
Other theft31.4650.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.730.00%
Other crime10.240.00%
Public order10.24-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.240.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences115.61-45.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.68-60.00%
Public order21.46100.00%
Other theft20.490.00%
Burglary10.49-50.00%
Other crime10.240.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2010.4942.86%
Anti-social behaviour154.887.14%
Burglary23.660.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.49100.00%
Possession of weapons10.490.00%
Vehicle crime10.240.00%
Public order10.24-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.240.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour149.0340.00%
Violence and sexual offences143.4227.27%
Other theft23.420.00%
Public order20.490.00%
Burglary20.49100.00%
Other crime10.490.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.24-75.00%
Drugs10.240.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences116.83-35.29%
Anti-social behaviour102.680.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.440.00%
Other crime10.980.00%
Drugs10.240.00%
Burglary10.24-66.67%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences179.51-26.09%
Anti-social behaviour104.15-41.18%
Criminal damage and arson42.44-20.00%
Burglary30.980.00%
Vehicle crime20.73100.00%
Public order10.49-66.67%
Other crime10.240.00%
Other theft10.24-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2312.6953.33%
Anti-social behaviour175.61-10.53%
Criminal damage and arson54.1566.67%
Public order31.22200.00%
Other theft20.730.00%
Bicycle theft10.490.00%
Vehicle crime10.24-85.71%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1911.4758.33%
Violence and sexual offences154.6425.00%
Vehicle crime73.660.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.71-40.00%
Other theft20.730.00%
Public order10.49-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour128.780.00%
Violence and sexual offences122.930.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.930.00%
Burglary31.220.00%
Other theft20.730.00%
Public order20.490.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 148 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202412
July 202411
June 20246
May 20246
April 202415
March 202414
February 202410
January 202410
December 202317
November 202319
October 202312

A total of 185 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.42 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202416
July 202417
June 202413
May 202411
April 202420
March 202414
February 202411
January 202417
December 202323
November 202315
October 202312

A total of 20 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.82 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 20232

A total of 3 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
December 20231

A total of 30 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
June 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20244
January 20244
December 20235
November 20233
October 20235

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20241
March 20241
February 20241

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 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
February 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 17 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 18 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20242
February 20241
January 20243
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 2FY postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Moor Road
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Drugs1
  • 2. Knowles Wood Drive
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 3. Mountbatten Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Hallwood Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Clover Road
    Total3
    Other crime2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Liptrott Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Tootell Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Long Meadow
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 9. Kingsley Drive
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Lakeland Gardens
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Ash Wood Court
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. Burgh Wood Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Juniper Wood Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Folly Wood Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Grasmere Terrace
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 17. Ullswater Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 18. Derwent Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 19. Wallets Wood Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1