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

Overview of Crime in PR7 2UA

RAILWAY STREET, PR7 2UA, Chorley has recorded a total of 130 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 72.39 per 1,000 population. This PR7 2UA 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 2UA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PR7 2UA, encompassing approximately 1795 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (48) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (36) incidents (12.50% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (10) incidents (-58.33% decrease)

PR7 2UA 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 2UA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 48 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 36 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4872.390.00%
Violence and sexual offences3626.7312.50%
Shoplifting1020.05-58.33%
Public order95.57-18.18%
Criminal damage and arson85.01-11.11%
Vehicle crime44.45100.00%
Other theft42.23-20.00%
Other crime32.23200.00%
Theft from the person21.67-50.00%
Possession of weapons21.110.00%
Drugs11.11-80.00%
Burglary10.56-75.00%
Bicycle theft10.56-66.67%
Robbery10.56-50.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 48 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 32 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4883.5260.00%
Violence and sexual offences3226.73-11.11%
Shoplifting2417.8260.00%
Public order1113.3637.50%
Criminal damage and arson96.1228.57%
Other theft55.01400.00%
Drugs52.78150.00%
Burglary42.78-33.33%
Theft from the person42.230.00%
Bicycle theft32.230.00%
Vehicle crime21.67100.00%
Robbery21.110.00%
Other crime11.110.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3661.8116.13%
Anti-social behaviour3020.057.14%
Shoplifting1516.700.00%
Public order88.350.00%
Criminal damage and arson74.45-53.33%
Burglary63.900.00%
Bicycle theft33.3450.00%
Drugs21.67-60.00%
Other theft11.11-87.50%
Possession of weapons10.560.00%
Vehicle crime10.560.00%
Other crime10.56-80.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3166.82-52.31%
Anti-social behaviour2817.26-28.21%
Criminal damage and arson1515.59114.29%
Shoplifting158.3566.67%
Public order88.35100.00%
Other theft84.45-42.86%
Drugs54.450.00%
Other crime52.780.00%
Bicycle theft22.780.00%
Vehicle crime11.11-50.00%
Theft from the person10.560.00%
Robbery10.560.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 65 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 39 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6583.5247.73%
Anti-social behaviour3936.19-23.53%
Other theft1421.7240.00%
Shoplifting97.80-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson75.01-41.67%
Drugs53.90150.00%
Public order42.78-33.33%
Burglary22.230.00%
Vehicle crime21.11-33.33%
Possession of weapons21.11100.00%
Theft from the person11.110.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 51 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 44 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5179.6296.15%
Violence and sexual offences4428.4012.82%
Criminal damage and arson1224.50140.00%
Shoplifting126.68100.00%
Other theft106.680.00%
Public order65.57-14.29%
Vehicle crime33.34-40.00%
Drugs21.67-60.00%
Possession of weapons11.110.00%
Theft from the person10.560.00%
Other crime10.56-66.67%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3960.14-13.33%
Anti-social behaviour2621.72-16.13%
Other theft1014.4842.86%
Public order75.57-30.00%
Shoplifting63.90-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson53.34-37.50%
Vehicle crime52.78400.00%
Drugs52.780.00%
Other crime32.7850.00%
Possession of weapons11.670.00%
Robbery10.560.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 45 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 31 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4566.8225.00%
Anti-social behaviour3125.063.33%
Public order1017.26100.00%
Shoplifting85.5714.29%
Criminal damage and arson84.450.00%
Other theft74.45-22.22%
Burglary63.90200.00%
Other crime23.340.00%
Vehicle crime11.11-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.560.00%
Robbery10.56-85.71%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3662.92-37.93%
Anti-social behaviour3020.05-47.37%
Other theft916.70-10.00%
Criminal damage and arson85.01-11.11%
Shoplifting74.45-50.00%
Robbery73.9016.67%
Public order53.90-64.29%
Vehicle crime32.78-40.00%
Theft from the person21.670.00%
Other crime21.11100.00%
Burglary21.110.00%
Possession of weapons11.110.00%
Bicycle theft10.560.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 58 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 57 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5898.0081.25%
Anti-social behaviour5732.30-35.96%
Public order1431.740.00%
Shoplifting147.80-41.67%
Other theft107.80-37.50%
Criminal damage and arson95.57-47.06%
Robbery65.0150.00%
Vehicle crime53.3425.00%
Other crime12.78-50.00%
Drugs10.56-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.560.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 89 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 32 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour89110.81-13.59%
Violence and sexual offences3249.56-30.43%
Shoplifting2417.8260.00%
Criminal damage and arson1713.3654.55%
Other theft169.47-23.81%
Vehicle crime48.91100.00%
Burglary42.2333.33%
Robbery42.230.00%
Other crime22.23-33.33%
Theft from the person21.110.00%
Drugs21.110.00%
Possession of weapons21.11100.00%
Bicycle theft11.110.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 103 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 46 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour103119.710.00%
Violence and sexual offences4657.350.00%
Other theft2125.610.00%
Shoplifting1511.690.00%
Criminal damage and arson118.350.00%
Public order76.120.00%
Other crime33.900.00%
Burglary31.670.00%
Vehicle crime21.670.00%
Theft from the person21.110.00%
Bicycle theft11.110.00%
Possession of weapons10.560.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 33 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20243
March 20245
February 20241
January 20243
December 20235
November 20234
October 20232

A total of 500 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 41.67 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 65 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202436
August 202432
July 202436
June 202431
May 202465
April 202444
March 202439
February 202445
January 202436
December 202358
November 202332
October 202346

A total of 28 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.11 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 89 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.09 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 202411
July 20248
June 20248
May 20244
April 20246
March 20247
February 202410
January 20245
December 202314
October 20237

A total of 580 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 48.33 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 103 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202448
August 202448
July 202430
June 202428
May 202439
April 202451
March 202426
February 202431
January 202430
December 202357
November 202389
October 2023103

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 28 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.50 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
February 20246
January 20242
November 20234
October 20233

A total of 116 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.67 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20249
July 20247
June 202415
May 20247
April 202412
March 20245
February 20248
January 20248
December 20239
November 202317
October 202311

A total of 24 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.18 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20241
June 20245
April 20241
March 20243
February 20242
January 20242
December 20231
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 115 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.58 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20245
July 20241
June 20248
May 202414
April 202410
March 202410
February 20247
January 20249
December 202310
November 202316
October 202321

A total of 15 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.88 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 20241
May 20241
April 20241
January 20242
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 13 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20243
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

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the PR7 2UA 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. Cheam Avenue
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 28. Back Ashby Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Percy Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 30. Halliwell Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1