DICKENS ROAD, PR7 5BH Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PR7 5BH

DICKENS ROAD, PR7 5BH, Chorley has recorded a total of 17 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.86 per 1,000 population. This PR7 5BH 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 5BH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PR7 5BH, encompassing approximately 2479 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the PR7 5BH area, explore the PR7 5BH Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (60.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

PR7 5BH Crime Hotspots

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

  • Bentham Street with total crimes: 3
  • Vicarage Crescent with total crimes: 2
  • Church Fold with total crimes: 2

DICKENS ROAD, PR7 5BH Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.8660.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.230.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.61100.00%
Vehicle crime10.810.00%
Public order10.400.00%
Other crime10.400.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.84150.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.0233.33%
Drugs11.610.00%
Other crime10.400.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.400.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour32.82-57.14%
Violence and sexual offences21.21-33.33%
Other theft10.810.00%
Vehicle crime10.400.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour78.070.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.82400.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.02-78.57%
Other crime11.210.00%
Drugs10.400.00%
Public order10.40-50.00%
Other theft10.400.00%
Burglary10.400.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1410.8940.00%
Anti-social behaviour75.65-46.15%
Public order22.82-50.00%
Other crime10.810.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.400.00%
Other theft10.40-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.400.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1313.71116.67%
Violence and sexual offences105.2425.00%
Public order44.03300.00%
Other theft31.610.00%
Bicycle theft11.210.00%
Robbery10.400.00%
Burglary10.40-66.67%
Drugs10.400.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences810.08-60.00%
Anti-social behaviour63.230.00%
Other theft32.42200.00%
Burglary31.210.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.21100.00%
Public order10.810.00%
Bicycle theft10.400.00%
Shoplifting10.400.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2012.9081.82%
Anti-social behaviour68.0750.00%
Robbery22.420.00%
Public order10.810.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.400.00%
Other crime10.400.00%
Other theft10.400.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences118.0737.50%
Anti-social behaviour44.44100.00%
Drugs21.610.00%
Public order10.810.00%
Shoplifting10.400.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.40-66.67%

In December 2023, 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 offences86.4533.33%
Criminal damage and arson33.2350.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.21-66.67%
Burglary20.81100.00%
Shoplifting10.810.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour66.8620.00%
Violence and sexual offences62.42-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson22.420.00%
Shoplifting10.810.00%
Burglary10.400.00%
Vehicle crime10.400.00%

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 offences77.260.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.820.00%
Public order22.020.00%
Drugs10.810.00%
Other theft10.400.00%
Bicycle theft10.400.00%
Other crime10.400.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 102 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.50 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20245
July 20242
June 20243
May 202414
April 202410
March 20248
February 202420
January 202411
December 20238
November 20236
October 20237

A total of 67 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.58 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
July 20243
June 20247
May 20247
April 202413
March 20246
February 20246
January 20244
December 20232
November 20236
October 20235

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

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
November 20231

A total of 13 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20244
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
October 20232

A total of 18 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
June 20245
May 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20233
November 20232

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20241
May 20241
February 20241
October 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
April 20241
January 20242
October 20231

A total of 11 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20243
March 20243
February 20241
October 20231

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20241
March 20243
December 20232
November 20231

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

MonthCount
May 20241

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

MonthCount
April 20241
March 20241
October 20231

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
February 20242

A total of 4 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the PR7 5BH postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Bentham Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Vicarage Crescent
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Church Fold
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Rectory Drive
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Regent Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Kimberley Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Supermarket
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. South Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Simons Way
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. St Oswalds Court
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Mountain Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 12. Shelley Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1