MELROSE WAY, PR7 3EX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PR7 3EX

MELROSE WAY, PR7 3EX, Chorley has recorded a total of 18 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.17 per 1,000 population. This PR7 3EX 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 3EX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PR7 3EX, encompassing approximately 3483 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the PR7 3EX area, explore the PR7 3EX 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: (3) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
  • Other crime: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

PR7 3EX Crime Hotspots

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

  • Ashby Street with total crimes: 7
  • Furness Close with total crimes: 3
  • Spurrier Square with total crimes: 1

MELROSE WAY, PR7 3EX 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 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.1760.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.30-25.00%
Other crime20.86100.00%
Burglary10.57-50.00%
Other theft10.290.00%
Drugs10.290.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.29-50.00%
Public order10.290.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.31-28.57%
Anti-social behaviour41.44-66.67%
Burglary21.150.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.57100.00%
Shoplifting10.570.00%
Other crime10.290.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour126.32300.00%
Violence and sexual offences73.44-30.00%
Public order22.01100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.570.00%

In June 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 offences104.88-23.08%
Anti-social behaviour32.87-66.67%
Public order10.860.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.290.00%
Vehicle crime10.290.00%
Burglary10.290.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences137.46160.00%
Anti-social behaviour93.73200.00%
Other theft12.580.00%
Drugs10.290.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.290.00%
Public order10.290.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences52.58-28.57%
Anti-social behaviour31.44200.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.86-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences73.7316.67%
Criminal damage and arson22.01-50.00%
Drugs10.570.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.29-80.00%
Public order10.290.00%
Burglary10.290.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.17-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.72150.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.4433.33%
Other crime11.150.00%
Public order10.290.00%
Drugs10.290.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences84.59-55.56%
Criminal damage and arson32.3050.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.86-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.570.00%
Public order10.290.00%
Other crime10.290.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences188.3338.46%
Anti-social behaviour35.17-40.00%
Burglary20.86-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.57-33.33%
Possession of weapons20.570.00%
Vehicle crime10.57-75.00%
Other theft10.29-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences139.4744.44%
Burglary53.730.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.44-37.50%
Vehicle crime41.440.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.1550.00%
Other theft20.860.00%
Other crime10.570.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences96.030.00%
Anti-social behaviour82.580.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.300.00%
Other theft20.570.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 58 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.83 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
July 202412
June 20243
May 20249
April 20243
March 20241
February 20245
January 20242
December 20233
November 20235
October 20238

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 109 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.08 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20245
July 20247
June 202410
May 202413
April 20245
March 20247
February 20246
January 20248
December 202318
November 202313
October 20239

A total of 12 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
June 20241
March 20241
December 20232
November 20235

A total of 7 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20241
March 20241
February 20241

A total of 23 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.92 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 8 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241

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 7 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20234

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Ashby Street
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Public order1
  • 2. Furness Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 3. Spurrier Square
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 4. Leveret Close
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 5. St Alban'S Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Bolton Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 7. Maplewood Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. South Avenue
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 9. Cheam Avenue
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 10. Sumner Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1