CROSS SWORDS CLOSE, PR7 2NX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PR7 2NX

CROSS SWORDS CLOSE, PR7 2NX, Chorley has recorded a total of 56 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 17.61 per 1,000 population. This PR7 2NX 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 2NX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PR7 2NX, encompassing approximately 3180 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (13) incidents (18.18% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (-26.67% decrease)
  • Other theft: (9) incidents (200.00% increase)

PR7 2NX Crime Hotspots

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

  • Butterworth Brow with total crimes: 17
  • Moor Road with total crimes: 6
  • Sycamore Court with total crimes: 5

CROSS SWORDS CLOSE, PR7 2NX Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1317.6118.18%
Violence and sexual offences114.09-26.67%
Other theft93.46200.00%
Criminal damage and arson72.8316.67%
Other crime62.20200.00%
Drugs21.89100.00%
Shoplifting20.630.00%
Vehicle crime20.630.00%
Bicycle theft10.630.00%
Public order10.310.00%
Burglary10.31-75.00%
Robbery10.310.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1514.460.00%
Anti-social behaviour114.72120.00%
Criminal damage and arson63.46500.00%
Burglary41.89300.00%
Other theft31.260.00%
Vehicle crime20.94100.00%
Other crime20.630.00%
Robbery10.630.00%
Possession of weapons10.310.00%
Drugs10.310.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences158.4925.00%
Anti-social behaviour54.72-28.57%
Shoplifting21.57-33.33%
Public order20.63100.00%
Vehicle crime10.630.00%
Burglary10.310.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.31-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences128.80-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour73.77133.33%
Shoplifting32.20200.00%
Other theft20.940.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.630.00%
Vehicle crime10.630.00%
Public order10.31-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences168.49-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour35.03-72.73%
Burglary20.940.00%
Public order20.63100.00%
Other theft20.63100.00%
Shoplifting10.630.00%
Other crime10.310.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2014.78122.22%
Anti-social behaviour116.2957.14%
Criminal damage and arson93.46800.00%
Burglary22.830.00%
Vehicle crime10.630.00%
Public order10.310.00%
Other theft10.31-50.00%
Other crime10.310.00%
Bicycle theft10.310.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences98.18-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour72.83-46.15%
Burglary22.20100.00%
Shoplifting20.630.00%
Other theft20.630.00%
Drugs10.63-50.00%
Other crime10.310.00%
Public order10.310.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.31-66.67%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour139.7530.00%
Violence and sexual offences124.09-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson33.77-57.14%
Drugs20.940.00%
Burglary10.630.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1813.21-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour105.6611.11%
Criminal damage and arson73.140.00%
Other theft42.20300.00%
Public order11.26-66.67%
Shoplifting10.310.00%
Other crime10.310.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3017.6166.67%
Anti-social behaviour99.43-35.71%
Criminal damage and arson72.83250.00%
Possession of weapons32.200.00%
Public order30.94200.00%
Bicycle theft10.940.00%
Burglary10.310.00%
Other theft10.31-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.31-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1812.58-5.26%
Anti-social behaviour145.66-12.50%
Other theft24.40100.00%
Vehicle crime20.630.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.63-71.43%
Burglary10.630.00%
Public order10.31-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1914.460.00%
Anti-social behaviour165.970.00%
Criminal damage and arson75.030.00%
Public order22.200.00%
Other crime10.630.00%
Other theft10.310.00%

Crime by Type

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 52 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.73 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20246
July 20241
June 20242
April 20249
March 20241
February 20243
January 20247
December 20237
November 20232
October 20237

A total of 195 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.25 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202415
July 202415
June 202412
May 202416
April 202420
March 20249
February 202412
January 202418
December 202330
November 202318
October 202319

A total of 119 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.92 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202411
July 20245
June 20247
May 20243
April 202411
March 20247
February 202413
January 202410
December 20239
November 202314
October 202316

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
March 20241
February 20242

A total of 15 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241
December 20233
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 13 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 11 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.83 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

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

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20241
June 20241
April 20241
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 15 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
July 20241
May 20242
April 20242
March 20242
February 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 27 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.70 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20243
June 20242
May 20242
April 20241
March 20242
January 20244
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231

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

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
December 20233

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Butterworth Brow
    Total17
    Other theft9
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Moor Road
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Drugs1
  • 3. Sycamore Court
    Total5
    Other crime2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Hallwood Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Petrol Station
    Total3
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Clover Road
    Total3
    Other crime2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Liptrott Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Grafton Court
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Long Meadow
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 10. Douglas Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
  • 11. Swords Cross Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 12. Kingsley Drive
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Lakeland Gardens
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Grasmere Terrace
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 15. Hodder Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 16. Cottage Fields
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 17. Lydgate
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1