LIGHTHURST LANE, PR7 3EQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PR7 3EQ

LIGHTHURST LANE, PR7 3EQ, Chorley has recorded a total of 16 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.08 per 1,000 population. This PR7 3EQ 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 3EQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PR7 3EQ, encompassing approximately 3919 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (60.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other crime: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

PR7 3EQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Furness Close with total crimes: 3
  • Shireburn Drive with total crimes: 2
  • Weld Avenue with total crimes: 1

LIGHTHURST LANE, PR7 3EQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 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 offences84.0860.00%
Anti-social behaviour72.040.00%
Other crime11.790.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour74.080.00%
Violence and sexual offences51.790.00%
Burglary21.280.00%
Shoplifting10.510.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.260.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour72.0475.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.79-66.67%

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 offences95.10-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.30-55.56%
Criminal damage and arson31.0250.00%
Bicycle theft20.770.00%
Other theft10.510.00%
Burglary10.260.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences126.63200.00%
Anti-social behaviour93.06125.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.300.00%
Drugs10.510.00%
Public order10.260.00%
Other crime10.260.00%

In April 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 offences42.55-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour41.0233.33%
Public order11.020.00%
Robbery10.260.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences63.57-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson31.530.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.77-50.00%
Burglary20.770.00%

In February 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 offences96.1228.57%
Anti-social behaviour62.30-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson31.5350.00%
Public order30.770.00%
Vehicle crime20.77-33.33%
Drugs10.510.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.85-46.15%
Anti-social behaviour71.790.00%
Vehicle crime31.7950.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.77-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences137.91-13.33%
Anti-social behaviour73.320.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.790.00%
Vehicle crime21.02-60.00%
Other theft20.510.00%
Burglary10.51-83.33%
Possession of weapons10.260.00%
Other crime10.26-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1510.46150.00%
Anti-social behaviour73.83-22.22%
Burglary61.790.00%
Vehicle crime51.530.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.28300.00%
Other theft21.020.00%
Other crime20.51100.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour95.100.00%
Violence and sexual offences62.300.00%
Other theft21.530.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.510.00%
Drugs10.260.00%
Other crime10.260.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 77 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.42 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20247
July 20247
June 20244
May 20249
April 20244
March 20243
February 20246
January 20247
December 20237
November 20237
October 20239

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 94 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.55 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20245
June 20249
May 202412
April 20244
March 20246
February 20249
January 20247
December 202313
November 202315
October 20236

A total of 12 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20241
March 20242
December 20231
November 20236

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

MonthCount
August 20241

A total of 24 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20243
May 20242
March 20243
February 20243
January 20242
December 20234
November 20234
October 20231

A total of 7 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
December 20232
November 20232
October 20232

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

MonthCount
June 20242

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

MonthCount
May 20241
February 20241
October 20231

A total of 5 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20241
February 20243

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

MonthCount
April 20241

A total of 12 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20242
January 20243
December 20232
November 20235

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Furness Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 2. Shireburn Drive
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 3. Weld Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 4. Spurrier Square
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. Leveret Close
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 6. St Alban'S Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Sumner Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Rangletts Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Ash Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Weldbank Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Weldbank Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. St Gregory'S Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. St Hildas Way
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1