BERKELEY CLOSE, PR7 3JS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PR7 3JS

BERKELEY CLOSE, PR7 3JS, Chorley has recorded a total of 14 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.72 per 1,000 population. This PR7 3JS 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 3JS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PR7 3JS, encompassing approximately 2968 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (600.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (-66.67% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

PR7 3JS Crime Hotspots

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

  • Bolton Road with total crimes: 6
  • Thurstan Place with total crimes: 3
  • Lighthurst Avenue with total crimes: 1

BERKELEY CLOSE, PR7 3JS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.72600.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.36-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson20.67100.00%
Burglary10.670.00%
Shoplifting10.340.00%
Other crime10.340.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour62.69200.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.02-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.34-85.71%

In June 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 offences74.38-30.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.36100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.67-71.43%
Other theft10.670.00%
Burglary10.340.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences106.40233.33%
Anti-social behaviour73.370.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.360.00%
Drugs10.340.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences31.010.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences33.030.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.010.00%
Drugs10.670.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.34-66.67%
Other theft10.340.00%
Vehicle crime10.340.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour32.360.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.01-40.00%
Other crime11.010.00%

In January 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 offences53.37-54.55%
Anti-social behaviour31.68200.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.01-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.340.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences116.400.00%
Other theft23.710.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.670.00%
Vehicle crime10.67-75.00%
Burglary10.34-85.71%
Possession of weapons10.340.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.34-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1110.11450.00%
Burglary73.710.00%
Vehicle crime42.360.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.350.00%
Other theft21.010.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.67100.00%
Other crime10.670.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour32.690.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.010.00%
Other theft20.67100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.67-50.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour33.710.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.010.00%
Vehicle crime20.670.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.670.00%
Other theft10.670.00%
Burglary10.340.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 65 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.42 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20247
July 20241
June 20247
May 202410
April 20243
March 20243
February 20243
January 20245
December 202311
November 202311
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
December 20231
November 20237
September 20231

A total of 34 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.09 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20246
June 20242
May 20247
March 20241
February 20243
January 20243
December 20231
November 20233
October 20233
September 20233

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 16 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
March 20242
January 20241
December 20232
November 20232
October 20231
September 20232

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

MonthCount
August 20241
February 20241
November 20231

A total of 9 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
March 20241
December 20232
November 20232
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 2 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
March 20241

A total of 9 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20234
September 20232

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 August 2024

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

  • 1. Bolton Road
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Other crime1
  • 2. Thurstan Place
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 3. Lighthurst Avenue
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 4. Titan Court
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. Thornycroft Place
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Kirkstall Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Fountains Close
    Total1
    Shoplifting1