PR7 2JU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PR7 2JU

PR7 2JU, Chorley has recorded a total of 49 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.85 per 1,000 population. This PR7 2JU 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 2JU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PR7 2JU, encompassing approximately 4516 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (18) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (14) incidents (-39.13% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (25.00% increase)

PR7 2JU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Moor Road with total crimes: 6
  • Sycamore Court with total crimes: 5
  • Hallwood Road with total crimes: 3

PR7 2JU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1810.8550.00%
Violence and sexual offences143.99-39.13%
Criminal damage and arson53.1025.00%
Other crime41.1133.33%
Public order20.89100.00%
Shoplifting20.440.00%
Vehicle crime20.44-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.440.00%
Drugs10.22-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2313.28-4.17%
Anti-social behaviour125.099.09%
Burglary52.66400.00%
Other theft41.11300.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.89300.00%
Vehicle crime30.89200.00%
Other crime30.660.00%
Drugs20.660.00%
Possession of weapons20.440.00%
Public order10.44-50.00%
Robbery10.220.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences249.5250.00%
Anti-social behaviour115.3122.22%
Shoplifting22.44-33.33%
Public order20.440.00%
Burglary10.440.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.22-50.00%
Other theft10.22-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.220.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences168.86-36.00%
Anti-social behaviour93.5480.00%
Other theft41.99300.00%
Shoplifting30.89200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.66100.00%
Public order20.44-33.33%
Other crime10.44-50.00%
Burglary10.22-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.220.00%
Vehicle crime10.220.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences259.0825.00%
Anti-social behaviour55.53-61.54%
Public order31.11200.00%
Burglary30.660.00%
Other crime20.66100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.44-85.71%
Other theft10.220.00%
Shoplifting10.220.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2010.6353.85%
Anti-social behaviour134.430.00%
Criminal damage and arson72.880.00%
Burglary31.5550.00%
Possession of weapons10.660.00%
Vehicle crime10.220.00%
Public order10.22-50.00%
Other crime10.22-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.220.00%

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 behaviour138.19-18.75%
Violence and sexual offences132.88-48.00%
Other crime32.88200.00%
Public order20.66100.00%
Burglary20.44100.00%
Shoplifting20.440.00%
Vehicle crime10.44-50.00%
Drugs10.22-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2511.2919.05%
Anti-social behaviour165.5333.33%
Criminal damage and arson33.54-66.67%
Vehicle crime20.660.00%
Drugs20.440.00%
Other crime10.440.00%
Burglary10.220.00%
Public order10.220.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2111.29-38.24%
Anti-social behaviour124.65-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson92.6650.00%
Other theft51.99400.00%
Burglary11.110.00%
Public order10.22-75.00%
Shoplifting10.220.00%
Other crime10.220.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3414.6141.67%
Anti-social behaviour157.53-21.05%
Criminal damage and arson63.32100.00%
Public order41.33300.00%
Possession of weapons30.890.00%
Bicycle theft10.660.00%
Burglary10.220.00%
Other theft10.22-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.22-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2411.96-11.11%
Anti-social behaviour195.31-5.00%
Criminal damage and arson34.21-40.00%
Vehicle crime30.660.00%
Other theft20.66100.00%
Other crime10.44-50.00%
Burglary10.220.00%
Public order10.22-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2713.500.00%
Anti-social behaviour205.980.00%
Criminal damage and arson54.430.00%
Other crime21.110.00%
Public order20.440.00%
Burglary10.440.00%
Possession of weapons10.220.00%
Drugs10.220.00%
Shoplifting10.220.00%
Other theft10.220.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 163 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.58 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 202412
July 202411
June 20249
May 20245
April 202413
March 202413
February 202416
January 202412
December 202315
November 202319
October 202320

A total of 266 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 22.17 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 202423
July 202424
June 202416
May 202425
April 202420
March 202413
February 202425
January 202421
December 202334
November 202324
October 202327

A total of 19 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20243
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 4 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
June 20241
April 20241
December 20231

A total of 22 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20243
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20234
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 46 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.18 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20244
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20247
February 20243
January 20249
December 20236
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 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
March 20241
February 20242
October 20231

A total of 12 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20242
June 20243
May 20241
March 20242
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 15 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20241
June 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
December 20231
November 20233

A total of 19 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20241
June 20244
May 20241
January 20245
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
April 20241
December 20233
October 20231

A total of 20 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.82 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20241
June 20241
May 20243
April 20243
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Moor Road
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Drugs1
  • 2. Sycamore Court
    Total5
    Other crime2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Hallwood Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Petrol Station
    Total3
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Liptrott Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Tootell Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Black Horse Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Maud Street
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Gloucester Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 10. Grafton Court
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Long Meadow
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 12. Douglas Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
  • 13. Swords Cross Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 14. Kingsley Drive
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Lakeland Gardens
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Weldbank Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Grasmere Terrace
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 18. Ullswater Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 19. Derwent Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 20. Yates Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 21. Hodder Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 22. Cottage Fields
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 23. St Gregory'S Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Lydgate
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1