BOLTON STREET, PR7 3AG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PR7 3AG

BOLTON STREET, PR7 3AG, Chorley has recorded a total of 75 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 20.32 per 1,000 population. This PR7 3AG 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 3AG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PR7 3AG, encompassing approximately 3691 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the PR7 3AG area, explore the PR7 3AG Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (28) incidents (27.27% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (21) incidents (-16.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (6) incidents (-14.29% decrease)

PR7 3AG Crime Hotspots

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

  • Bus/Coach Station with total crimes: 12
  • Ashby Street with total crimes: 7
  • King Street with total crimes: 5

BOLTON STREET, PR7 3AG Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2820.3227.27%
Anti-social behaviour217.59-16.00%
Criminal damage and arson65.69-14.29%
Public order51.63-28.57%
Vehicle crime41.35100.00%
Other theft31.08-25.00%
Shoplifting30.81-78.57%
Other crime20.81100.00%
Drugs10.54-80.00%
Burglary10.27-66.67%
Robbery10.270.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2524.930.00%
Violence and sexual offences226.77-38.89%
Shoplifting145.9675.00%
Criminal damage and arson73.79133.33%
Public order71.9075.00%
Drugs51.90400.00%
Other theft41.35300.00%
Burglary31.08-25.00%
Vehicle crime20.810.00%
Other crime10.540.00%
Bicycle theft10.270.00%
Theft from the person10.270.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3622.7638.46%
Anti-social behaviour259.7525.00%
Shoplifting86.77-11.11%
Public order42.17-20.00%
Burglary41.08300.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.08-70.00%
Other theft10.81-83.33%
Drugs10.27-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.270.00%
Bicycle theft10.270.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2623.84-46.94%
Anti-social behaviour207.040.00%
Criminal damage and arson105.42150.00%
Shoplifting92.7180.00%
Other theft62.44-40.00%
Public order51.630.00%
Other crime41.350.00%
Vehicle crime31.08200.00%
Drugs20.81-60.00%
Burglary10.54-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.270.00%
Theft from the person10.270.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 49 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4927.6353.12%
Anti-social behaviour2013.28-37.50%
Other theft105.420.00%
Drugs52.71400.00%
Public order51.3566.67%
Shoplifting51.3525.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.35-42.86%
Burglary21.080.00%
Vehicle crime10.54-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.270.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3225.7452.38%
Violence and sexual offences328.6728.00%
Other theft108.67100.00%
Criminal damage and arson72.71133.33%
Shoplifting41.9033.33%
Vehicle crime41.08100.00%
Public order31.080.00%
Possession of weapons10.810.00%
Drugs10.27-66.67%
Other crime10.270.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2518.42-34.21%
Anti-social behaviour216.7723.53%
Other theft55.690.00%
Shoplifting31.3550.00%
Public order30.81-62.50%
Drugs30.81200.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.81-57.14%
Vehicle crime20.81100.00%
Possession of weapons10.540.00%
Other crime10.270.00%
Robbery10.270.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3823.3080.95%
Anti-social behaviour1710.30-29.17%
Public order84.61166.67%
Criminal damage and arson72.1716.67%
Other theft51.90-44.44%
Burglary41.3533.33%
Shoplifting21.08-50.00%
Drugs10.540.00%
Other crime10.270.00%
Vehicle crime10.27-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.270.00%
Robbery10.27-80.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2421.67-31.43%
Violence and sexual offences216.50-25.00%
Other theft95.6912.50%
Criminal damage and arson62.4420.00%
Robbery51.63400.00%
Shoplifting41.35-42.86%
Public order31.08-62.50%
Vehicle crime30.81-40.00%
Burglary30.810.00%
Other crime10.810.00%
Possession of weapons10.270.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3527.36-45.31%
Violence and sexual offences289.4812.00%
Public order87.590.00%
Other theft82.17-46.67%
Shoplifting72.17-30.00%
Vehicle crime51.9025.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.35-50.00%
Robbery11.35-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.27-50.00%
Other crime10.27-50.00%
Drugs10.270.00%
Bicycle theft10.270.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 64 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour6438.2023.08%
Violence and sexual offences2517.348.70%
Other theft156.77-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson104.0625.00%
Shoplifting102.71100.00%
Vehicle crime42.71100.00%
Robbery41.080.00%
Burglary31.08200.00%
Other crime20.810.00%
Possession of weapons20.540.00%
Theft from the person10.540.00%
Drugs10.270.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 52 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5232.780.00%
Violence and sexual offences2314.090.00%
Other theft216.230.00%
Criminal damage and arson85.690.00%
Public order82.170.00%
Shoplifting52.170.00%
Vehicle crime21.350.00%
Bicycle theft10.540.00%
Burglary10.270.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 31 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.82 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 353 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 29.42 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 49 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202428
August 202422
July 202436
June 202426
May 202449
April 202432
March 202425
February 202438
January 202421
December 202328
November 202325
October 202323

A total of 97 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.08 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
July 20241
June 20246
May 202410
April 202410
March 20245
February 20245
January 20249
December 20238
November 202315
October 202321

A total of 21 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20245
July 20241
June 20242
May 20245
April 20241
March 20243
February 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 356 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 29.67 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 64 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202421
August 202425
July 202425
June 202420
May 202420
April 202432
March 202421
February 202417
January 202424
December 202335
November 202364
October 202352

A total of 76 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20247
July 20243
June 202410
May 20244
April 20247
March 20243
February 20247
January 20246
December 20235
November 202310
October 20238

A total of 14 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
June 20244
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 59 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.36 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20247
July 20244
June 20245
May 20245
April 20243
March 20243
February 20248
January 20243
December 20238
October 20238

A total of 74 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.17 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 202414
July 20248
June 20249
May 20245
April 20244
March 20243
February 20242
January 20244
December 20237
November 202310
October 20235

A total of 22 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20244
June 20241
May 20242
February 20244
January 20243
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 13 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20245
December 20231
November 20234

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
November 20231

A total of 9 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.12 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the PR7 3AG postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Bus/Coach Station
    Total12
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 2. Ashby Street
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Public order1
  • 3. King Street
    Total5
    Shoplifting3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Market Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
  • 5. St George'S Street
    Total4
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Alfred'S Court
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Shepherds Way
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Cheapside
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Supermarket
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Clarence Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 11. Oxford Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 12. Anderton Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 13. Parking Area
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 14. Elbow Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Norris Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 16. Brooke Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 17. Townley Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. South Avenue
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 19. Cheam Avenue
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 20. Sumner Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Back Ashby Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Duke Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 23. Percy Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 24. Halliwell Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 25. Westminster Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Peel Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 27. Lorne Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Avondale Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 29. Bannister Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Dukes Park Drive
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1