WELDBANK LANE, PR7 3NQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PR7 3NQ

WELDBANK LANE, PR7 3NQ, Chorley has recorded a total of 41 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.87 per 1,000 population. This PR7 3NQ 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 3NQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PR7 3NQ, encompassing approximately 4623 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (14) incidents (-22.22% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (12) incidents (20.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (6) incidents (200.00% increase)

PR7 3NQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Coventry Street with total crimes: 4
  • Longworth Street with total crimes: 4
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 3

WELDBANK LANE, PR7 3NQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences148.87-22.22%
Anti-social behaviour123.0320.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.60200.00%
Vehicle crime21.300.00%
Other crime20.43100.00%
Shoplifting20.430.00%
Burglary10.43-80.00%
Bicycle theft10.220.00%
Public order10.22-66.67%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences189.73-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour103.890.00%
Burglary52.16400.00%
Public order31.080.00%
Other theft30.6550.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.65100.00%
Drugs20.430.00%
Other crime10.430.00%
Possession of weapons10.220.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences248.6541.18%
Anti-social behaviour105.19-16.67%
Other theft22.16-60.00%
Shoplifting20.43-33.33%
Burglary10.430.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.22-80.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1710.38-5.56%
Anti-social behaviour123.689.09%
Criminal damage and arson52.6066.67%
Other theft51.0866.67%
Shoplifting31.08200.00%
Bicycle theft20.65100.00%
Theft from the person10.430.00%
Burglary10.220.00%
Public order10.22-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.220.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences188.8763.64%
Anti-social behaviour113.8910.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.38-25.00%
Other theft30.65200.00%
Public order20.650.00%
Bicycle theft10.430.00%
Burglary10.220.00%
Shoplifting10.220.00%
Other crime10.220.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences116.4922.22%
Anti-social behaviour102.38-23.08%
Criminal damage and arson42.16300.00%
Public order20.870.00%
Other theft10.430.00%
Robbery10.220.00%
Vehicle crime10.220.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour137.14-13.33%
Violence and sexual offences92.81-60.87%
Drugs31.9550.00%
Burglary20.650.00%
Other crime20.43100.00%
Shoplifting20.430.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.430.00%
Vehicle crime10.22-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences239.7335.29%
Anti-social behaviour154.970.00%
Public order23.24-33.33%
Drugs20.430.00%
Vehicle crime20.43100.00%
Other crime10.430.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1710.17-52.78%
Anti-social behaviour153.6850.00%
Burglary43.24300.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.8733.33%
Public order30.87-50.00%
Other theft20.65-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.430.00%
Shoplifting10.220.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3613.84125.00%
Anti-social behaviour107.79-33.33%
Public order62.160.00%
Other theft31.3050.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.6550.00%
Other crime30.65200.00%
Burglary10.65-83.33%
Drugs10.220.00%
Bicycle theft10.220.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1610.38-5.88%
Anti-social behaviour153.46-21.05%
Burglary63.240.00%
Vehicle crime61.300.00%
Other theft21.300.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.430.00%
Other crime10.43-50.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour199.080.00%
Violence and sexual offences174.110.00%
Other crime23.680.00%
Public order10.430.00%
Possession of weapons10.220.00%
Drugs10.220.00%
Shoplifting10.220.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 152 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.67 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202410
July 202410
June 202412
May 202411
April 202410
March 202413
February 202415
January 202415
December 202310
November 202315
October 202319

A total of 220 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.33 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 202418
July 202424
June 202417
May 202418
April 202411
March 20249
February 202423
January 202417
December 202336
November 202316
October 202317

A total of 14 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
November 20236

A total of 31 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.10 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20242
July 20241
June 20245
May 20243
April 20244
March 20241
January 20244
December 20233
November 20232

A total of 22 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20245
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
March 20242
January 20244
December 20231
November 20236

A total of 13 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
May 20241
March 20242
February 20241
December 20233
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20242
May 20241
December 20231

A total of 21 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
June 20241
May 20242
April 20242
February 20242
January 20243
December 20236
October 20231

A total of 12 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20242
June 20243
May 20241
March 20242
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 9 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
March 20243
February 20242
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 21 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20242
June 20245
May 20243
April 20241
January 20242
December 20233
November 20232

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
October 20231

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

MonthCount
June 20241

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

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Coventry Street
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Longworth Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Petrol Station
    Total3
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Tootell Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Norris Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Black Horse Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Maud Street
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Gloucester Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 9. Grafton Court
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Douglas Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
  • 11. Weld Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. Dukes Park Drive
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Richmond Court
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 14. Gilbert Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Rangletts Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 16. Brindle Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 17. Ash Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Weldbank Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Weldbank Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Grasmere Terrace
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 21. Ullswater Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 22. Derwent Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 23. Yates Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 24. Hodder Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 25. Cottage Fields
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 26. St Gregory'S Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1