MARKET PLACE, PR7 4EZ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PR7 4EZ

MARKET PLACE, PR7 4EZ, Chorley has recorded a total of 12 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.18 per 1,000 population. This PR7 4EZ 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 4EZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PR7 4EZ, encompassing approximately 1179 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (20.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (2) incidents (-60.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

PR7 4EZ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Fairclough Place with total crimes: 5
  • Acres Field Close with total crimes: 2
  • Walton Street with total crimes: 2

MARKET PLACE, PR7 4EZ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour610.1820.00%
Violence and sexual offences25.09-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.70100.00%
Other theft11.700.00%
Public order10.850.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour511.0366.67%
Violence and sexual offences54.24-44.44%
Burglary14.240.00%
Shoplifting10.850.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.85-50.00%

In July 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 offences915.2728.57%
Anti-social behaviour37.63-57.14%
Criminal damage and arson22.54100.00%
Drugs11.700.00%
Possession of weapons10.850.00%
Other theft10.850.00%
Burglary10.850.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour714.42133.33%
Violence and sexual offences75.9440.00%
Other crime15.940.00%
Public order10.850.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.850.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences514.42-16.67%
Other theft44.24300.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.39-25.00%
Burglary22.54100.00%
Public order11.700.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.850.00%
Vehicle crime10.850.00%

In April 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 offences611.03-45.45%
Anti-social behaviour45.0933.33%
Burglary13.390.00%
Other theft10.850.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.850.00%

In March 2024, 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 offences1116.1237.50%
Anti-social behaviour39.330.00%
Public order32.540.00%
Other crime12.540.00%
Burglary10.850.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences812.720.00%
Other theft36.790.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.540.00%
Possession of weapons12.540.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour32.54-40.00%

In December 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 behaviour511.03-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences44.24-42.86%
Criminal damage and arson23.39-50.00%
Drugs11.700.00%
Vehicle crime10.850.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1019.510.00%
Violence and sexual offences78.48133.33%
Criminal damage and arson45.9433.33%
Drugs13.390.00%
Other theft10.85-50.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1016.960.00%
Violence and sexual offences38.480.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.540.00%
Other theft22.540.00%
Vehicle crime11.700.00%
Public order10.850.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 67 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.09 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20245
July 20249
June 20247
May 20245
April 20246
March 202411
February 20248
December 20234
November 20237
October 20233

A total of 62 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.17 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20245
July 20243
June 20247
May 20243
April 20244
March 20243
February 20243
January 20243
December 20235
November 202310
October 202310

A total of 17 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
December 20232
November 20234
October 20233

A total of 13 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
May 20244
April 20241
February 20243
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 7 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
May 20241
March 20243
October 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 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 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
December 20231
November 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20241
February 20241

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

MonthCount
June 20241
March 20241

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

MonthCount
May 20241
December 20231
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the PR7 4EZ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Fairclough Place
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Other theft1
  • 2. Acres Field Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Walton Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 4. Station Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. Market Place
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 6. Outterside Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1