PR7 5SZ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PR7 5SZ

PR7 5SZ, Chorley has recorded a total of 22 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.48 per 1,000 population. This PR7 5SZ 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 5SZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PR7 5SZ, encompassing approximately 2321 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (150.00% increase)
  • Burglary: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)

PR7 5SZ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Snipewood with total crimes: 4
  • Balmoral Road with total crimes: 3
  • The Green with total crimes: 2

PR7 5SZ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, 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 offences79.480.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.02150.00%
Burglary42.15300.00%
Other theft21.72100.00%
Public order20.86100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.860.00%
Vehicle crime10.430.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.0375.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.02-81.82%
Other theft10.860.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.430.00%
Other crime10.430.00%
Public order10.430.00%
Burglary10.430.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour116.89450.00%
Violence and sexual offences44.74-42.86%
Burglary11.720.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.17133.33%
Anti-social behaviour23.02-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.860.00%
Public order10.430.00%
Other theft10.430.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour34.74-25.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.2950.00%
Burglary21.290.00%
Vehicle crime10.860.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.43-50.00%
Other theft10.430.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour43.88-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.72100.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.86-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.860.00%

In March 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 behaviour55.17400.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.1533.33%
Criminal damage and arson11.72-66.67%
Burglary10.430.00%
Other theft10.430.00%

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 arson33.45-80.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.29-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.29-75.00%
Other theft10.430.00%

In January 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson1512.06650.00%
Violence and sexual offences56.46150.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.15100.00%
Burglary31.720.00%
Other theft11.290.00%

In December 2023, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson22.580.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.86100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.86-60.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour55.1725.00%
Other theft32.15200.00%
Burglary21.290.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.86-50.00%
Other crime10.430.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour43.450.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.720.00%
Other theft10.860.00%
Vehicle crime10.430.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 14 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
July 20241
May 20242
March 20241
January 20243
November 20232

A total of 12 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
June 20241
May 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 48 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
July 202411
June 20242
May 20243
April 20244
March 20245
February 20241
January 20244
December 20232
November 20235
October 20234

A total of 47 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.92 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20247
July 20244
June 20247
May 20243
April 20242
March 20244
February 20243
January 20245
December 20232
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 26 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20243
January 202415
December 20232

A total of 4 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
June 20241

A total of 5 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
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
October 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20241
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Snipewood
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour4
  • 2. Balmoral Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 3. The Green
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Park Street
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 5. Larkfield
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 6. The Fields
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Boundary Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Beechfields
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 9. Rookwood
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Drapers Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. New Mill Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 12. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 13. Middlewood Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Lawrence Lane
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. The Croft
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 16. Lawrence Close
    Total1
    Public order1