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

Overview of Crime in PR7 2WG

DENHAM WOOD CLOSE, PR7 2WG, Chorley has recorded a total of 19 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.35 per 1,000 population. This PR7 2WG 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 2WG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PR7 2WG, encompassing approximately 2275 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (-37.50% decrease)
  • Other crime: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

PR7 2WG Crime Hotspots

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

  • Knowles Wood Drive with total crimes: 4
  • Clover Road with total crimes: 3
  • Kingsley Drive with total crimes: 2

DENHAM WOOD CLOSE, PR7 2WG Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences128.35100.00%
Anti-social behaviour55.27-37.50%
Other crime22.20100.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour811.4233.33%
Violence and sexual offences63.520.00%
Burglary32.640.00%
Vehicle crime31.320.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.320.00%
Drugs20.88100.00%
Other theft10.880.00%
Other crime10.440.00%

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 offences67.47-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour62.6450.00%
Public order22.640.00%
Possession of weapons20.880.00%
Drugs10.880.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences97.91125.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.95-42.86%
Other crime21.76100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.880.00%
Other theft10.440.00%
Burglary10.440.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour75.7116.67%
Violence and sexual offences43.08-55.56%
Public order11.760.00%
Other crime10.440.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences97.47-10.00%
Anti-social behaviour63.95-40.00%
Burglary22.64100.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1010.1166.67%
Violence and sexual offences104.39150.00%
Other theft24.390.00%
Burglary10.880.00%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour65.71100.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.64-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.7650.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences109.23-28.57%
Anti-social behaviour34.3950.00%
Vehicle crime31.32200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.32100.00%
Burglary10.880.00%
Other crime10.440.00%
Other theft10.44-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences149.2375.00%
Other theft26.150.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.88-81.82%
Criminal damage and arson10.88-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.44-66.67%
Public order10.440.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1112.30175.00%
Violence and sexual offences84.83-20.00%
Vehicle crime33.520.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.32-25.00%
Other theft21.32100.00%
Public order10.880.00%

In October 2023, 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 offences109.230.00%
Anti-social behaviour44.390.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.760.00%
Burglary21.760.00%
Other theft10.880.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 72 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20248
July 20246
June 20244
May 20247
April 20246
March 202410
February 20246
January 20243
December 20232
November 202311
October 20234

A total of 102 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20246
July 20246
June 20249
May 20244
April 20249
March 202410
February 20244
January 202410
December 202314
November 20238
October 202310

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
June 20242
May 20241
January 20241

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
January 20241
December 20232
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 16 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.29 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 20242
December 20231
November 20233
October 20234

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
June 20241
April 20242
March 20241
January 20241
October 20232

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 5 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
May 20241
December 20231
November 20231

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

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Knowles Wood Drive
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 2. Clover Road
    Total3
    Other crime2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Kingsley Drive
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Lakeland Gardens
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Ash Wood Court
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Burgh Wood Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Juniper Wood Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Folly Wood Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Wallets Wood Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Gold Finch Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1