KIRKSTALL CLOSE, PR7 3JW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PR7 3JW

KIRKSTALL CLOSE, PR7 3JW, Chorley has recorded a total of 15 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.23 per 1,000 population. This PR7 3JW 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 3JW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PR7 3JW, encompassing approximately 3543 residents.

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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: (3) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

PR7 3JW 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

KIRKSTALL CLOSE, PR7 3JW 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 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.23600.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.98-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.85100.00%
Burglary10.560.00%
Shoplifting10.280.00%
Other crime10.280.00%

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 behaviour62.26100.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.69-66.67%
Violence and sexual offences10.28-87.50%

In June 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 offences85.08-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson32.2650.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.85-66.67%
Burglary20.850.00%
Other theft10.560.00%
Bicycle theft10.280.00%

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 offences127.06140.00%
Anti-social behaviour93.39800.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.540.00%
Drugs10.560.00%
Public order10.280.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences51.6925.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.410.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.1033.33%
Criminal damage and arson31.130.00%
Drugs10.850.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.28-75.00%
Other theft10.280.00%
Vehicle crime10.280.00%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour43.390.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.13-57.14%
Criminal damage and arson30.85200.00%
Other crime10.850.00%
Public order10.280.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences73.67-41.67%
Anti-social behaviour41.98300.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.13-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.28-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences126.21-7.69%
Vehicle crime23.39-50.00%
Other theft20.560.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.56-33.33%
Possession of weapons20.560.00%
Burglary10.56-85.71%
Anti-social behaviour10.28-75.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences139.60225.00%
Burglary73.670.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.98-20.00%
Vehicle crime41.130.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.13200.00%
Other theft20.850.00%
Other crime10.560.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour53.39-28.57%
Violence and sexual offences41.410.00%
Other theft21.130.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.56-50.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour75.360.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.980.00%
Vehicle crime31.130.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.850.00%
Other theft20.560.00%
Burglary10.560.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 80 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.67 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20247
July 20241
June 20248
May 202412
April 20245
March 20244
February 20243
January 20247
December 202312
November 202313
October 20234
September 20234

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 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20242
December 20231
November 20237
September 20231

A total of 48 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20246
June 20243
May 20249
April 20241
March 20241
February 20244
January 20244
December 20231
November 20234
October 20235
September 20237

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 23 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.09 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
June 20243
May 20242
March 20243
February 20243
January 20241
December 20232
November 20233
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 10 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 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 20232

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

MonthCount
June 20241

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 2 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
February 20241

A total of 11 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20234
September 20233

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 August 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the PR7 3JW 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
  • 8. Weldbank Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1