PR7 5PQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PR7 5PQ

PR7 5PQ, Chorley has recorded a total of 14 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.61 per 1,000 population. This PR7 5PQ 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 5PQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PR7 5PQ, encompassing approximately 1319 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (400.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (-44.44% decrease)
  • Burglary: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

PR7 5PQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Snipewood with total crimes: 4
  • Laxton Court with total crimes: 3
  • The Green with total crimes: 2

PR7 5PQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 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 behaviour510.61400.00%
Violence and sexual offences53.79-44.44%
Burglary23.790.00%
Other theft11.520.00%
Public order10.760.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences911.37200.00%
Other crime26.820.00%
Other theft11.520.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.760.00%
Public order10.760.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.76-75.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour46.06100.00%
Violence and sexual offences33.03-25.00%
Other theft12.270.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences45.31100.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.030.00%
Public order11.520.00%

In May 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft25.310.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.520.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.52-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson11.52-50.00%

In April 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 behaviour35.31200.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.27-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson21.52100.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences34.550.00%
Other theft12.270.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.76-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.76-66.67%

In February 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson36.82-62.50%
Violence and sexual offences32.270.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.27-33.33%
Vehicle crime11.520.00%

In January 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson810.61700.00%
Anti-social behaviour36.060.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.2750.00%

In December 2023, 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 behaviour35.31200.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.270.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.520.00%
Other theft10.76-66.67%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft33.79200.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.27-66.67%
Burglary10.760.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour33.790.00%
Other theft12.270.00%
Vehicle crime10.760.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 30 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20241
July 20244
June 20242
May 20242
April 20243
March 20241
February 20242
January 20243
December 20233
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 36 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.60 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20249
July 20243
June 20244
May 20242
April 20242
March 20243
February 20243
January 20243
December 20232

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

MonthCount
September 20242
November 20231

A total of 11 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
May 20242
March 20241
December 20231
November 20233
October 20231

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

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20241

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242

A total of 17 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20243
January 20248
December 20231

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

MonthCount
February 20241
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Snipewood
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour4
  • 2. Laxton Court
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 3. The Green
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Lord Street
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 5. Park Street
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 6. Larkfield
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 7. Rookwood
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Middlewood Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1