PR7 3JU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PR7 3JU

PR7 3JU, Chorley has recorded a total of 12 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.84 per 1,000 population. This PR7 3JU 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 3JU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PR7 3JU, encompassing approximately 2478 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other crime: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

PR7 3JU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Furness Close with total crimes: 3
  • Amber Drive with total crimes: 3
  • Spurrier Square with total crimes: 1

PR7 3JU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.84-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour32.420.00%
Other crime21.21100.00%
Burglary10.810.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences96.86350.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.63-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.21100.00%
Shoplifting10.810.00%
Other crime10.400.00%
Burglary10.400.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour54.0366.67%
Violence and sexual offences22.02-71.43%
Public order20.810.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.810.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.84-22.22%
Anti-social behaviour32.82-57.14%
Burglary11.210.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.400.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences97.67200.00%
Anti-social behaviour73.630.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.820.00%
Other theft10.400.00%
Drugs10.400.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences31.21-50.00%

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 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.6550.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.42100.00%
Drugs10.810.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.40-75.00%
Other theft10.400.00%
Vehicle crime10.400.00%
Public order10.400.00%
Burglary10.400.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour44.440.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.61-33.33%
Other crime21.610.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.810.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.65-62.50%
Anti-social behaviour42.42100.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.61-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.400.00%
Other theft10.400.00%
Public order10.400.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences169.6845.45%
Criminal damage and arson26.460.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.81-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.81-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.400.00%
Other theft10.40-50.00%
Burglary10.40-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences119.6857.14%
Anti-social behaviour34.44-40.00%
Burglary31.210.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.21100.00%
Other theft20.810.00%
Vehicle crime20.810.00%
Other crime10.810.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.050.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.820.00%
Other theft22.020.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.810.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 40 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.64 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
July 20245
June 20243
May 20247
March 20241
February 20244
January 20244
December 20232
November 20233
October 20235

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
February 20242
November 20231

A total of 86 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.17 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20249
July 20242
June 20247
May 20249
April 20243
March 20246
February 20244
January 20246
December 202316
November 202311
October 20237

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20241
March 20241
December 20231
November 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 14 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 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 20241
May 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 4 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
March 20241
January 20241

A total of 8 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20232

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 5 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 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 September 2024

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

  • 1. Furness Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 2. Amber Drive
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 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. Sumner Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1