WOODLARK DRIVE, PR7 2RA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PR7 2RA

WOODLARK DRIVE, PR7 2RA, Chorley has recorded a total of 27 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 20.98 per 1,000 population. This PR7 2RA 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 2RA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PR7 2RA, encompassing approximately 1286 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Other theft: (9) incidents (800.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (75.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (-40.00% decrease)

PR7 2RA Crime Hotspots

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

  • Butterworth Brow with total crimes: 17
  • Clover Road with total crimes: 3
  • Kingsley Drive with total crimes: 2

WOODLARK DRIVE, PR7 2RA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft920.98800.00%
Violence and sexual offences76.9975.00%
Criminal damage and arson35.44-40.00%
Other crime32.330.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.33-71.43%
Burglary11.55-50.00%
Drugs10.780.00%
Robbery10.780.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour717.0940.00%
Criminal damage and arson55.44400.00%
Violence and sexual offences43.89-33.33%
Burglary23.11100.00%
Vehicle crime21.550.00%
Other theft11.550.00%
Robbery10.780.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences613.990.00%
Anti-social behaviour54.6625.00%
Public order23.890.00%
Possession of weapons21.550.00%
Drugs11.550.00%
Burglary10.780.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.78-66.67%

In June 2024, 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 offences613.210.00%
Anti-social behaviour44.66-42.86%
Criminal damage and arson33.110.00%
Other theft22.330.00%
Burglary11.550.00%
Other crime10.780.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour712.4340.00%
Violence and sexual offences65.44-14.29%
Other theft24.66100.00%
Public order11.550.00%

In April 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 offences713.990.00%
Anti-social behaviour55.4425.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.89200.00%
Burglary12.330.00%
Other theft10.78-66.67%
Other crime10.780.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences711.66133.33%
Anti-social behaviour45.44-42.86%
Other theft33.110.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.33-66.67%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour710.1075.00%
Criminal damage and arson35.440.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.33-57.14%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences713.21-46.15%
Anti-social behaviour45.4433.33%
Criminal damage and arson33.110.00%
Vehicle crime22.33100.00%
Other theft11.55-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1320.9830.00%
Anti-social behaviour310.10-57.14%
Criminal damage and arson32.330.00%
Possession of weapons32.330.00%
Other theft22.330.00%
Public order21.55100.00%
Vehicle crime11.55-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1017.870.00%
Anti-social behaviour77.770.00%
Criminal damage and arson35.440.00%
Vehicle crime22.330.00%
Public order11.550.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
June 20241
April 20241

A total of 28 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20245
July 20241
June 20243
April 20243
March 20241
February 20243
January 20243
December 20233
November 20233

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
June 20241
April 20241

A total of 21 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20241
June 20242
May 20242
April 20241
March 20243
January 20241
December 20232

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 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 76 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.91 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20244
July 20246
June 20246
May 20246
April 20247
March 20247
February 20243
January 20247
December 202313
November 202310

A total of 55 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20247
July 20245
June 20244
May 20247
April 20245
March 20244
February 20247
January 20244
December 20233
November 20237

A total of 7 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
January 20242
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 6 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
May 20241
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
December 20233

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the PR7 2RA 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. Clover Road
    Total3
    Other crime2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Kingsley Drive
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Ash Wood Court
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Lydgate
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Wallets Wood Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Gold Finch Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1