PETER STREET, PR7 2RP Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PR7 2RP

PETER STREET, PR7 2RP, Chorley has recorded a total of 108 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 40.63 per 1,000 population. This PR7 2RP 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 2RP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PR7 2RP, encompassing approximately 2658 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (45) incidents (36.36% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (27) incidents (42.11% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (7) incidents (40.00% increase)

PR7 2RP Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 18
  • Bus/Coach Station with total crimes: 12
  • Clifford Street with total crimes: 11

PETER STREET, PR7 2RP Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 45 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4540.6336.36%
Violence and sexual offences2716.9342.11%
Criminal damage and arson710.1640.00%
Public order72.6316.67%
Shoplifting72.63-30.00%
Other theft52.63150.00%
Vehicle crime31.8850.00%
Possession of weapons21.130.00%
Burglary10.750.00%
Other crime10.380.00%
Theft from the person10.38-75.00%
Drugs10.38-75.00%
Robbery10.38-50.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3333.4865.00%
Violence and sexual offences1912.41-29.63%
Shoplifting107.1525.00%
Public order63.760.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.2625.00%
Drugs41.88300.00%
Theft from the person41.500.00%
Other theft21.50100.00%
Robbery20.750.00%
Vehicle crime20.750.00%
Bicycle theft10.75-75.00%
Burglary10.38-83.33%

In July 2024, 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 offences2729.3468.75%
Anti-social behaviour2010.160.00%
Shoplifting87.5233.33%
Burglary63.01500.00%
Public order62.26100.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.26-42.86%
Bicycle theft41.50300.00%
Possession of weapons11.500.00%
Drugs10.38-66.67%
Other theft10.38-66.67%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2023.70-37.50%
Violence and sexual offences167.52-65.22%
Criminal damage and arson76.02133.33%
Shoplifting62.6350.00%
Public order32.2650.00%
Drugs31.1350.00%
Other theft31.13-25.00%
Other crime21.130.00%
Bicycle theft10.750.00%
Robbery10.380.00%
Burglary10.380.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 46 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 32 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4636.4943.75%
Anti-social behaviour3217.30-5.88%
Other theft412.0433.33%
Shoplifting41.50-63.64%
Criminal damage and arson31.50-70.00%
Public order21.13-50.00%
Possession of weapons20.750.00%
Drugs20.750.00%
Theft from the person10.750.00%
Burglary10.38-50.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 32 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3439.8847.83%
Violence and sexual offences3212.79-8.57%
Shoplifting1112.04175.00%
Criminal damage and arson104.14100.00%
Vehicle crime53.7666.67%
Public order41.8833.33%
Other theft31.50-25.00%
Drugs21.13-60.00%
Other crime20.75100.00%
Burglary20.750.00%
Theft from the person10.750.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3533.109.38%
Anti-social behaviour2313.17-11.54%
Drugs58.65400.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.88-28.57%
Other theft41.8833.33%
Shoplifting41.50-33.33%
Vehicle crime31.5050.00%
Public order31.13-62.50%
Possession of weapons21.130.00%
Burglary20.75-50.00%
Other crime10.750.00%
Robbery10.380.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3234.2328.00%
Anti-social behaviour2612.04-10.34%
Public order89.78166.67%
Criminal damage and arson73.0116.67%
Shoplifting62.63100.00%
Burglary42.260.00%
Other theft31.50-25.00%
Vehicle crime21.130.00%
Other crime10.75-50.00%
Drugs10.380.00%
Robbery10.38-66.67%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2931.60-23.68%
Violence and sexual offences2510.91-47.92%
Criminal damage and arson69.40-33.33%
Burglary42.26100.00%
Other theft41.50-20.00%
Robbery31.500.00%
Public order31.13-70.00%
Shoplifting31.13-57.14%
Vehicle crime21.13-33.33%
Theft from the person20.750.00%
Other crime20.75100.00%
Bicycle theft10.750.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 48 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 38 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4847.77118.18%
Anti-social behaviour3818.06-36.67%
Public order1014.290.00%
Criminal damage and arson93.760.00%
Shoplifting73.39-50.00%
Other theft52.630.00%
Vehicle crime31.880.00%
Robbery31.13-40.00%
Burglary21.13100.00%
Drugs10.75-50.00%
Other crime10.380.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 60 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour6047.02-27.71%
Violence and sexual offences2222.57-43.59%
Shoplifting148.2827.27%
Criminal damage and arson95.27-30.77%
Other theft53.39-28.57%
Robbery51.880.00%
Vehicle crime31.88200.00%
Drugs21.130.00%
Possession of weapons20.75100.00%
Theft from the person10.75-50.00%
Other crime10.38-50.00%
Burglary10.38-75.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 83 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 39 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour8363.200.00%
Violence and sexual offences3931.220.00%
Criminal damage and arson1314.670.00%
Shoplifting114.890.00%
Other theft74.140.00%
Public order42.630.00%
Burglary41.500.00%
Other crime21.500.00%
Theft from the person20.750.00%
Bicycle theft10.750.00%
Possession of weapons10.380.00%
Vehicle crime10.380.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 368 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 30.67 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 48 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202427
August 202419
July 202427
June 202416
May 202446
April 202432
March 202435
February 202432
January 202425
December 202348
November 202322
October 202339

A total of 29 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.42 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20246
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20242
February 20244
January 20244
December 20232
November 20231
October 20234

A total of 85 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.08 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20245
July 20244
June 20247
May 20243
April 202410
March 20245
February 20247
January 20246
December 20239
November 20239
October 202313

A total of 13 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20242
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 443 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 36.92 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 83 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202445
August 202433
July 202420
June 202420
May 202432
April 202434
March 202423
February 202426
January 202429
December 202338
November 202360
October 202383

A total of 46 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.83 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
July 20241
June 20243
May 20244
April 20243
March 20244
February 20243
January 20244
December 20235
November 20235
October 20237

A total of 56 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.09 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20246
July 20246
June 20243
May 20242
April 20244
March 20243
February 20248
January 20243
December 202310
October 20234

A total of 91 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.58 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 202410
July 20248
June 20246
May 20244
April 202411
March 20244
February 20246
January 20243
December 20237
November 202314
October 202311

A total of 12 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
May 20241
April 20241
January 20242
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 24 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
April 20245
March 20243
February 20242
January 20242
December 20233
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 10 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
May 20242
March 20242
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 22 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
July 20241
June 20243
May 20242
April 20242
March 20245
February 20241
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 17 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
June 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20243
December 20233
November 20235

A total of 8 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20244
June 20241
January 20241
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Shopping Area
    Total18
    Anti-social behaviour11
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Shoplifting2
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Bus/Coach Station
    Total12
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 3. Clifford Street
    Total11
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
  • 4. Cannon Street
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 5. Market Walk
    Total5
    Shoplifting3
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 6. Parking Area
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 7. Market Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
  • 8. St George'S Street
    Total4
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Alfred'S Court
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Fazakerley Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 11. Cheapside
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Oxford Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 13. Anderton Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 14. New Market Street
    Total2
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Police Station
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 16. Elbow Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Halliwell Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 18. Hollinshead Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 19. Byron Street
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 20. Hope Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Parkside Avenue
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 22. Back Fazakerley Street
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 23. Nightclub
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Westminster Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Peel Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 26. Collison Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 27. Woodville Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 28. West Bank
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 29. Bank Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 30. Harrington Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1