PR7 4GZ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PR7 4GZ

PR7 4GZ, Chorley has recorded a total of 10 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.33 per 1,000 population. This PR7 4GZ 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 4GZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PR7 4GZ, encompassing approximately 1199 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)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

PR7 4GZ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Fairclough Place with total crimes: 5
  • Walton Street with total crimes: 2
  • Station Road with total crimes: 1

PR7 4GZ 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 Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour68.3320.00%
Criminal damage and arson25.00100.00%
Other theft11.670.00%
Public order10.830.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour510.0066.67%
Violence and sexual offences44.17-55.56%
Burglary13.330.00%
Shoplifting10.830.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.83-50.00%

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 offences915.0028.57%
Anti-social behaviour37.50-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.50100.00%
Drugs11.670.00%
Possession of weapons10.830.00%
Other theft10.830.00%
Burglary10.830.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences713.3340.00%
Anti-social behaviour65.83100.00%
Other crime15.000.00%
Public order10.830.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.83-50.00%

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 offences515.00-16.67%
Other theft44.17300.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.33-25.00%
Burglary22.50100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.670.00%
Public order11.670.00%
Vehicle crime10.830.00%

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 offences611.67-45.45%
Anti-social behaviour45.00100.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.330.00%
Burglary11.670.00%
Other theft10.830.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1115.0057.14%
Public order39.170.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.50-33.33%
Other crime11.670.00%
Burglary10.830.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences711.670.00%
Other theft35.830.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.5050.00%
Possession of weapons12.500.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour21.67-60.00%

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 behaviour511.67-44.44%
Violence and sexual offences44.17-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson23.33-50.00%
Drugs11.670.00%
Vehicle crime10.830.00%
Burglary10.830.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour917.5012.50%
Violence and sexual offences67.50100.00%
Criminal damage and arson45.0033.33%
Drugs13.330.00%
Other theft10.83-50.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour815.000.00%
Violence and sexual offences36.670.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.500.00%
Other theft22.500.00%
Vehicle crime11.670.00%
Public order10.830.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 56 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.67 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20245
July 20243
June 20246
May 20243
April 20244
March 20242
February 20243
January 20242
December 20235
November 20239
October 20238

A total of 19 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.11 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 20242
April 20242
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 62 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.20 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20249
June 20247
May 20245
April 20246
March 202411
February 20247
December 20234
November 20236
October 20233

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 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
December 20231

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 4GZ postcode area is presented below.

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