PILLING CLOSE, PR7 3DQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PR7 3DQ

PILLING CLOSE, PR7 3DQ, Chorley has recorded a total of 56 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.64 per 1,000 population. This PR7 3DQ 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 3DQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PR7 3DQ, encompassing approximately 4430 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (15) incidents (-16.67% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (14) incidents (-30.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (12) incidents (71.43% increase)

PR7 3DQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 10
  • King Street with total crimes: 10
  • Cotswold Road with total crimes: 9

PILLING CLOSE, PR7 3DQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1512.64-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour143.39-30.00%
Shoplifting123.1671.43%
Criminal damage and arson42.71300.00%
Public order40.9033.33%
Burglary30.90200.00%
Vehicle crime10.680.00%
Other crime10.230.00%
Other theft10.23-50.00%
Drugs10.230.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2011.9681.82%
Violence and sexual offences184.51-14.29%
Shoplifting74.06-22.22%
Public order31.58-25.00%
Other theft20.68-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.45-83.33%
Burglary10.230.00%
Drugs10.23-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2114.220.00%
Anti-social behaviour114.74-35.29%
Shoplifting92.4880.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.03100.00%
Public order41.350.00%
Other theft40.90-50.00%
Vehicle crime20.900.00%
Drugs20.45-33.33%
Other crime20.450.00%
Burglary10.45-50.00%
Theft from the person10.230.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2114.2275.00%
Anti-social behaviour174.746.25%
Other theft83.8433.33%
Shoplifting51.81400.00%
Public order41.1333.33%
Criminal damage and arson30.9050.00%
Drugs30.68200.00%
Burglary20.680.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour169.7145.45%
Violence and sexual offences123.61-14.29%
Other theft62.7120.00%
Public order31.35200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.68-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.450.00%
Shoplifting10.23-50.00%
Drugs10.230.00%
Robbery10.230.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences149.03-46.15%
Anti-social behaviour113.1622.22%
Other theft52.4866.67%
Criminal damage and arson31.13-25.00%
Burglary30.68200.00%
Shoplifting20.680.00%
Public order10.45-80.00%
Vehicle crime10.230.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2611.5152.94%
Anti-social behaviour95.8712.50%
Public order52.03150.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.13-20.00%
Other theft30.90-57.14%
Shoplifting20.68-50.00%
Drugs10.450.00%
Burglary10.23-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1711.06-41.38%
Anti-social behaviour83.84-57.89%
Other theft71.8116.67%
Criminal damage and arson51.58-28.57%
Shoplifting41.13-42.86%
Vehicle crime20.900.00%
Public order20.450.00%
Burglary20.45100.00%
Other crime10.45-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.230.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2916.7016.00%
Anti-social behaviour196.55-38.71%
Criminal damage and arson74.2916.67%
Shoplifting71.58-30.00%
Other theft61.58-45.45%
Public order21.350.00%
Other crime20.450.00%
Burglary10.45-88.89%
Possession of weapons10.230.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3122.57-6.06%
Violence and sexual offences257.0031.58%
Other theft115.64-35.29%
Shoplifting102.48150.00%
Burglary92.260.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.0320.00%
Vehicle crime51.350.00%
Other crime21.130.00%
Theft from the person10.450.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3318.7313.79%
Violence and sexual offences197.4526.67%
Other theft174.2954.55%
Criminal damage and arson53.8425.00%
Public order51.13150.00%
Shoplifting41.13-33.33%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2916.4852.63%
Violence and sexual offences156.5515.38%
Other theft113.3983.33%
Shoplifting62.4850.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.350.00%
Vehicle crime30.900.00%
Public order20.68-33.33%
Other crime10.45-50.00%
Burglary10.230.00%
Robbery10.23-50.00%

In August 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1913.320.00%
Violence and sexual offences134.290.00%
Other theft62.930.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.350.00%
Shoplifting40.900.00%
Vehicle crime30.900.00%
Public order30.680.00%
Bicycle theft20.680.00%
Robbery20.450.00%
Other crime20.450.00%
Possession of weapons10.450.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 24 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
March 20243
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20239
September 20231

A total of 237 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 18.23 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202414
July 202420
June 202411
May 202417
April 202416
March 202411
February 20249
January 20248
December 202319
November 202331
October 202333
September 202329
August 202319

A total of 245 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 18.85 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202415
July 202418
June 202421
May 202421
April 202412
March 202414
February 202426
January 202417
December 202329
November 202325
October 202319
September 202315
August 202313

A total of 17 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20242
March 20241
January 20242
November 20235
September 20233
August 20233

A total of 54 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.15 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20241
June 20246
May 20243
April 20242
March 20243
February 20244
January 20245
December 20237
November 20236
October 20235
September 20234
August 20234

A total of 38 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20243
June 20244
May 20244
April 20243
March 20241
February 20245
January 20242
December 20232
October 20235
September 20232
August 20233

A total of 73 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.62 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202412
July 20247
June 20249
May 20245
April 20241
March 20242
February 20242
January 20244
December 20237
November 202310
October 20234
September 20236
August 20234

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20242
January 20241
December 20232
November 20232
September 20231
August 20232

A total of 87 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.69 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
June 20244
May 20248
April 20246
March 20245
February 20243
January 20247
December 20236
November 202311
October 202317
September 202311
August 20236

A total of 9 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20243
April 20241
February 20241

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
November 20231

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20241
December 20231
August 20231

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
September 20231
August 20232

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20232

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total10
    Shoplifting5
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 2. King Street
    Total10
    Shoplifting6
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Cotswold Road
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Public order2
  • 4. Richmond Court
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
  • 5. Gloucester Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 6. Back Ashby Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 8. Rangletts Avenue
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. Lighthurst Avenue
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 10. Titan Court
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Thornycroft Place
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. Kirkstall Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Maplewood Close
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 14. South Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 16. Grime Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 17. Leigh Row
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 18. Burlington Street
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 19. Percy Street
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 20. Parking Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1