DENHAM WOOD CLOSE, PR7 2WB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PR7 2WB

DENHAM WOOD CLOSE, PR7 2WB, Chorley has recorded a total of 14 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.93 per 1,000 population. This PR7 2WB 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 2WB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PR7 2WB, encompassing approximately 2020 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (-20.00% decrease)

PR7 2WB Crime Hotspots

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

  • Knowles Wood Drive with total crimes: 4
  • Kingsley Drive with total crimes: 2
  • Ash Wood Court with total crimes: 2

DENHAM WOOD CLOSE, PR7 2WB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences106.93100.00%
Anti-social behaviour44.95-20.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences59.40-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour52.47-16.67%
Vehicle crime32.470.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.480.00%
Burglary20.990.00%
Other theft10.990.00%
Drugs10.490.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences68.4150.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.9750.00%
Public order22.970.00%
Possession of weapons20.990.00%
Drugs10.990.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences46.43100.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.98-20.00%
Other crime21.980.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.990.00%
Other theft10.490.00%
Burglary10.490.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour53.960.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.47-75.00%
Public order10.990.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences87.420.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.96-28.57%
Burglary22.470.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences87.92300.00%
Anti-social behaviour73.96600.00%
Other theft13.460.00%

In February 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson22.47100.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.99-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.99-66.67%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences45.940.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.9850.00%
Vehicle crime31.480.00%
Burglary11.480.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.490.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences44.450.00%
Other theft21.980.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.99-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.99-50.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour66.43200.00%
Vehicle crime32.970.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.480.00%
Other theft20.99100.00%

In October 2023, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary24.450.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.990.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.990.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.990.00%
Other theft10.990.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 50 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.17 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20245
July 20246
June 20244
May 20245
April 20245
March 20247
February 20241
January 20243
December 20232
November 20236
October 20232

A total of 55 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20245
July 20246
June 20244
May 20242
April 20248
March 20248
February 20242
January 20244
December 20234
October 20232

A total of 8 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
March 20241
December 20232
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 11 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20232

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

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20241
April 20242
January 20241
October 20232

A total of 9 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
January 20243
November 20233

A total of 3 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 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

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Knowles Wood Drive
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 2. Kingsley Drive
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Ash Wood Court
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. Burgh Wood Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Juniper Wood Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Folly Wood Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Wallets Wood Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Gold Finch Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1