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

Overview of Crime in PR7 5LF

PRESTON ROAD, PR7 5LF, Chorley has recorded a total of 5 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 85.14 per 1,000 population. This PR7 5LF 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 5LF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PR7 5LF, encompassing approximately 58 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the PR7 5LF area, explore the PR7 5LF Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the PR7 5LF area, visit the PR7 5LF House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

PR7 5LF Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 4
  • Brook Lane with total crimes: 1

PRESTON ROAD, PR7 5LF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, 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 behaviour285.14-33.33%
Other theft234.06-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences134.060.00%

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 theft4187.31300.00%
Anti-social behaviour368.110.00%
Vehicle crime251.09100.00%
Burglary134.060.00%
Violence and sexual offences117.030.00%

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 arson185.140.00%
Drugs117.030.00%
Other theft117.030.00%
Vehicle crime117.030.00%
Violence and sexual offences117.03-50.00%

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 behaviour285.140.00%
Violence and sexual offences234.06100.00%
Shoplifting134.060.00%

In May 2024, 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 behaviour2102.170.00%
Other theft234.060.00%
Vehicle crime134.060.00%
Violence and sexual offences117.03-50.00%

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
Shoplifting3119.200.00%
Other theft251.09100.00%
Violence and sexual offences234.06-60.00%

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 offences5221.370.00%
Anti-social behaviour285.140.00%
Criminal damage and arson234.060.00%
Burglary134.060.00%
Other theft117.030.00%
Possession of weapons117.030.00%
Public order117.030.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary117.030.00%

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 crime3119.200.00%
Drugs151.090.00%
Other theft117.03-50.00%
Public order117.030.00%
Anti-social behaviour117.03-66.67%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3119.2050.00%
Other theft251.09100.00%
Drugs134.060.00%
Violence and sexual offences117.030.00%

In November 2023, 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 behaviour251.090.00%
Other theft134.060.00%

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 arson3136.230.00%
Anti-social behaviour251.090.00%
Drugs134.060.00%
Other theft117.03-50.00%
Shoplifting117.030.00%

In September 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 behaviour268.110.00%
Other theft234.060.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 21 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
June 20242
May 20242
March 20242
January 20241
December 20233
November 20232
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 19 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.73 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 20242
April 20242
March 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 14 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 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 13 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 7 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
May 20241
January 20243

A total of 6 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 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 13 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 13 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 13 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 13 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 5LF postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Petrol Station
    Total4
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Brook Lane
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1