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

Overview of Crime in PR7 2WF

DENHAM WOOD CLOSE, PR7 2WF, Chorley has recorded a total of 21 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.15 per 1,000 population. This PR7 2WF crime rate stands in contrast to the broader PR7 postcode area, which has experienced 493 crimes and a crime rate of 7.70 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this PR7 2WF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PR7 2WF, encompassing approximately 2069 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (-16.67% decrease)
  • Burglary: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

PR7 2WF Crime Hotspots

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

  • Kingsley Drive with total crimes: 4
  • Knowles Wood Drive with total crimes: 2
  • Moss Wood Close with total crimes: 2

DENHAM WOOD CLOSE, PR7 2WF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour610.150.00%
Violence and sexual offences52.90-16.67%
Burglary32.420.00%
Vehicle crime31.450.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.450.00%
Other theft10.970.00%
Drugs10.480.00%

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 offences68.210.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.9050.00%
Public order22.900.00%
Possession of weapons20.970.00%
Drugs10.970.00%

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 offences67.25100.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.90-42.86%
Other crime21.930.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.970.00%
Other theft10.480.00%
Burglary10.480.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour75.3216.67%
Violence and sexual offences33.38-62.50%
Public order11.450.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences87.73-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour63.87-14.29%
Burglary22.900.00%

In March 2024, 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 offences109.18233.33%
Anti-social behaviour74.8340.00%
Other theft23.380.00%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour55.3266.67%
Criminal damage and arson32.42200.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.45-62.50%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences87.73-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour33.8750.00%
Vehicle crime31.45200.00%
Burglary11.450.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.480.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences129.1850.00%
Other theft25.800.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.97-80.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.97-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.48-66.67%
Public order10.480.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1013.05233.33%
Violence and sexual offences84.83-20.00%
Vehicle crime33.870.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.45-25.00%
Other theft21.45100.00%
Public order10.970.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences109.6611.11%
Criminal damage and arson44.83300.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.930.00%
Burglary21.450.00%
Other theft10.970.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences99.180.00%
Public order34.350.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.450.00%
Other crime21.450.00%
Other theft10.970.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.480.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 10 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
March 20242
December 20232
November 20232
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 16 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20241
February 20243
January 20241
December 20231
November 20233
October 20234
September 20231

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 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
June 20241
April 20242
January 20241
October 20232

A total of 88 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.33 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20246
June 20246
May 20243
April 20248
March 202410
February 20243
January 20248
December 202312
November 20238
October 202310
September 20239

A total of 62 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.17 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
July 20246
June 20244
May 20247
April 20246
March 20247
February 20245
January 20243
December 20232
November 202310
October 20233
September 20233

A total of 10 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
January 20243
December 20231
November 20233

A total of 8 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
May 20241
December 20231
November 20231
September 20233

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 4 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
September 20232

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Kingsley Drive
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Knowles Wood Drive
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Moss Wood Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 4. Lords Wood Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Wallets Wood Court
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 6. Keepers Wood Way
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 7. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. Alma Wood Close
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 9. Johns Wood Close
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 10. Squares Wood Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Raven Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. Clover Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 13. Ash Wood Court
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. Woodchat Court
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1