RAILWAY STREET, PR7 2TZ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PR7 2TZ

RAILWAY STREET, PR7 2TZ, Chorley has recorded a total of 131 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 80.75 per 1,000 population. This PR7 2TZ 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 2TZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PR7 2TZ, encompassing approximately 1622 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (49) incidents (4.26% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (36) incidents (16.13% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (10) incidents (-58.33% decrease)

PR7 2TZ 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

RAILWAY STREET, PR7 2TZ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 49 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 36 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4980.754.26%
Violence and sexual offences3630.2016.13%
Shoplifting1022.19-58.33%
Public order96.16-18.18%
Criminal damage and arson85.55-20.00%
Other theft54.93-16.67%
Vehicle crime43.0833.33%
Other crime32.47200.00%
Theft from the person21.85-50.00%
Possession of weapons21.230.00%
Burglary11.23-75.00%
Bicycle theft10.62-66.67%
Robbery10.62-50.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 47 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 31 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4793.0867.86%
Violence and sexual offences3128.97-13.89%
Shoplifting2419.1160.00%
Public order1114.7937.50%
Criminal damage and arson106.7842.86%
Other theft66.160.00%
Drugs53.70150.00%
Burglary43.08-33.33%
Theft from the person42.470.00%
Vehicle crime32.47200.00%
Bicycle theft31.85-25.00%
Robbery21.850.00%
Other crime11.23-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3667.8138.46%
Anti-social behaviour2822.19-6.67%
Shoplifting1517.260.00%
Public order89.2514.29%
Criminal damage and arson74.93-56.25%
Burglary64.310.00%
Bicycle theft43.70100.00%
Drugs22.47-50.00%
Other crime21.23-50.00%
Possession of weapons11.230.00%
Vehicle crime10.620.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3071.51-30.23%
Violence and sexual offences2618.49-58.73%
Criminal damage and arson1616.03100.00%
Shoplifting159.8666.67%
Other theft89.25-42.86%
Public order74.9375.00%
Drugs44.31-20.00%
Other crime42.470.00%
Bicycle theft22.470.00%
Theft from the person21.23100.00%
Vehicle crime11.23-50.00%
Robbery10.620.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 63 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 43 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6394.3146.51%
Anti-social behaviour4338.83-17.31%
Other theft1426.5140.00%
Shoplifting98.63-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson85.55-27.27%
Drugs54.93150.00%
Public order43.08-33.33%
Burglary22.470.00%
Vehicle crime21.23-33.33%
Possession of weapons21.23100.00%
Theft from the person11.230.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 52 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 43 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5288.1592.59%
Violence and sexual offences4332.052.38%
Shoplifting1226.51100.00%
Criminal damage and arson117.4057.14%
Other theft106.78-16.67%
Public order66.16-25.00%
Vehicle crime33.70-50.00%
Drugs21.85-66.67%
Other crime21.23-33.33%
Possession of weapons11.230.00%
Theft from the person10.620.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4273.97-6.67%
Anti-social behaviour2725.89-18.18%
Other theft1216.6471.43%
Public order87.40-27.27%
Criminal damage and arson74.93-22.22%
Shoplifting64.31-25.00%
Vehicle crime63.70500.00%
Drugs63.700.00%
Other crime33.7050.00%
Possession of weapons11.850.00%
Burglary10.62-83.33%
Robbery10.620.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 45 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 33 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4576.4415.38%
Anti-social behaviour3327.7413.79%
Public order1120.34120.00%
Criminal damage and arson96.7812.50%
Shoplifting85.5514.29%
Other theft74.93-30.00%
Burglary64.31100.00%
Other crime23.70-33.33%
Vehicle crime11.23-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.620.00%
Robbery10.62-85.71%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3972.74-30.36%
Anti-social behaviour2924.04-50.00%
Other theft1017.88-9.09%
Criminal damage and arson86.16-42.86%
Shoplifting74.93-50.00%
Robbery74.3116.67%
Public order54.31-66.67%
Vehicle crime33.08-40.00%
Other crime31.85200.00%
Burglary31.85200.00%
Theft from the person21.850.00%
Possession of weapons11.230.00%
Bicycle theft10.620.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 58 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 56 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour58112.81-31.76%
Violence and sexual offences5635.7580.65%
Public order1534.520.00%
Criminal damage and arson149.25-22.22%
Shoplifting148.63-41.67%
Other theft118.63-35.29%
Robbery66.7850.00%
Vehicle crime53.7066.67%
Other crime13.080.00%
Drugs10.62-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.620.00%
Burglary10.62-66.67%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 85 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 31 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour85118.97-13.27%
Violence and sexual offences3152.40-31.11%
Shoplifting2419.1160.00%
Criminal damage and arson1814.7980.00%
Other theft1711.10-22.73%
Robbery410.480.00%
Vehicle crime32.4750.00%
Burglary31.850.00%
Theft from the person21.850.00%
Drugs21.230.00%
Possession of weapons21.23100.00%
Other crime11.23-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.620.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 98 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 45 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour98128.220.00%
Violence and sexual offences4560.410.00%
Other theft2227.740.00%
Shoplifting1513.560.00%
Criminal damage and arson109.250.00%
Public order66.160.00%
Other crime33.700.00%
Burglary31.850.00%
Vehicle crime21.850.00%
Theft from the person21.230.00%
Bicycle theft11.230.00%
Possession of weapons10.620.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 34 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20243
March 20246
February 20241
January 20243
December 20235
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 493 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 41.08 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 63 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202436
August 202431
July 202436
June 202426
May 202463
April 202443
March 202442
February 202445
January 202439
December 202356
November 202331
October 202345

A total of 90 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.18 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 202411
July 20248
June 20247
May 20244
April 20246
March 20248
February 202411
January 20245
December 202315
October 20236

A total of 579 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 48.25 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 98 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202449
August 202447
July 202428
June 202430
May 202443
April 202452
March 202427
February 202433
January 202429
December 202358
November 202385
October 202398

A total of 159 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202424
July 202415
June 202415
May 20249
April 202412
March 20246
February 20248
January 20247
December 202314
November 202324
October 202315

A total of 30 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
July 20246
May 20242
March 20241
February 20246
January 20243
December 20231
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 126 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 202410
July 20247
June 202416
May 20248
April 202411
March 20247
February 20249
January 20248
December 202314
November 202318
October 202310

A total of 25 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.27 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20242
June 20244
April 20242
March 20243
February 20242
January 20243
December 20231
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 122 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.09 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20246
June 20248
May 202414
April 202410
March 202412
February 20247
January 202410
December 202311
November 202317
October 202322

A total of 16 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 14 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20244
June 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 12 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 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
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 23 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.88 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
June 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20247
December 20236
November 20234

A total of 27 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.38 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20242
June 20244
May 20245
April 20242
March 20246
December 20231
November 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the PR7 2TZ 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. Friday Street
    Total6
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
  • 6. King Street
    Total5
    Shoplifting3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Market Walk
    Total5
    Shoplifting3
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 8. Market Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
  • 9. St George'S Street
    Total4
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Alfred'S Court
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Parking Area
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 12. Shepherds Way
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Bowland Avenue
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 14. Fazakerley Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 15. Cheapside
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Supermarket
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Clarence Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 18. Oxford Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 19. Anderton Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 20. New Market Street
    Total2
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Brunswick Street
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Theft from the person1
  • 22. Sherbourne Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 23. Sherwood Place
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 24. Elbow Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Brooke Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 26. Townley Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Percy Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 28. Halliwell Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 29. East Way
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 30. Blackburn Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1