PRESTON ROAD, PR7 5LE Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PR7 5LE

PRESTON ROAD, PR7 5LE, Chorley has recorded a total of 4 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 55.37 per 1,000 population. This PR7 5LE 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 5LE crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PR7 5LE, encompassing approximately 72 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Other theft: (2) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (1) incidents (-66.67% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

PR7 5LE Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 4

PRESTON ROAD, PR7 5LE Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft255.37-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour127.69-66.67%
Violence and sexual offences113.840.00%

In August 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft4138.43300.00%
Anti-social behaviour355.370.00%
Burglary141.530.00%
Vehicle crime113.840.00%
Violence and sexual offences113.840.00%

In July 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson169.220.00%
Drugs113.840.00%
Other theft113.840.00%
Vehicle crime113.840.00%
Violence and sexual offences113.84-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour269.220.00%
Violence and sexual offences227.69100.00%
Shoplifting127.690.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour269.220.00%
Other theft127.69-50.00%
Vehicle crime113.840.00%
Violence and sexual offences113.84-50.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting396.900.00%
Other theft241.53100.00%
Violence and sexual offences227.69-60.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5179.960.00%
Anti-social behaviour269.220.00%
Criminal damage and arson227.690.00%
Burglary127.690.00%
Other theft113.840.00%
Possession of weapons113.840.00%
Public order113.840.00%

In February 2024, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary113.840.00%

In January 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime383.060.00%
Drugs141.530.00%
Other theft113.84-50.00%
Public order113.840.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour283.06100.00%
Other theft227.69100.00%
Drugs127.690.00%
Violence and sexual offences113.840.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour127.69-50.00%
Other theft113.840.00%

In October 2023, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson3110.750.00%
Anti-social behaviour241.530.00%
Drugs127.690.00%
Other theft113.840.00%
Shoplifting113.840.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 15 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
June 20242
May 20242
March 20242
December 20232
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 16 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
July 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 14 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20242
March 20245
December 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20241
March 20241
February 20241

A total of 6 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241
January 20243

A total of 6 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
March 20242
October 20233

A total of 4 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
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 5 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20243
October 20231

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

MonthCount
March 20241

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

MonthCount
March 20241
January 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Petrol Station
    Total4
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1