PR7 5UH Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PR7 5UH

PR7 5UH, Chorley has recorded a total of 18 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.98 per 1,000 population. This PR7 5UH 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 5UH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PR7 5UH, encompassing approximately 3010 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (12.50% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

PR7 5UH 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
  • Rectory Drive with total crimes: 2

PR7 5UH Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences95.9812.50%
Anti-social behaviour42.9933.33%
Criminal damage and arson21.33100.00%
Vehicle crime10.660.00%
Public order10.330.00%
Other crime10.330.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences84.98100.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.6650.00%
Public order11.000.00%
Drugs10.330.00%
Other crime10.330.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.330.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences42.99-42.86%
Other theft21.33100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.66-71.43%
Vehicle crime10.660.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences78.30-61.11%
Anti-social behaviour72.330.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.33400.00%
Other crime21.660.00%
Drugs10.660.00%
Public order10.330.00%
Other theft10.33-50.00%
Burglary10.330.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1810.6363.64%
Anti-social behaviour75.98-36.36%
Other crime22.330.00%
Other theft20.66-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson10.66-75.00%
Public order10.33-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.330.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1112.2910.00%
Anti-social behaviour113.6537.50%
Criminal damage and arson43.65100.00%
Public order41.33300.00%
Other theft31.330.00%
Bicycle theft11.000.00%
Robbery10.330.00%
Burglary10.33-66.67%
Drugs10.330.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences109.97-47.37%
Anti-social behaviour83.32-11.11%
Other theft32.6650.00%
Burglary31.000.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.00100.00%
Drugs10.660.00%
Public order10.330.00%
Bicycle theft10.330.00%
Shoplifting10.330.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1912.6258.33%
Anti-social behaviour96.31200.00%
Robbery22.990.00%
Other theft20.660.00%
Vehicle crime10.660.00%
Theft from the person10.330.00%
Public order10.330.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.330.00%
Other crime10.330.00%
Drugs10.33-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences127.319.09%
Anti-social behaviour33.990.00%
Burglary21.000.00%
Drugs20.660.00%
Public order10.660.00%
Shoplifting10.330.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.33-80.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences117.6457.14%
Criminal damage and arson53.6566.67%
Anti-social behaviour31.66-50.00%
Burglary21.00100.00%
Shoplifting10.660.00%
Public order10.330.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.64-22.22%
Anti-social behaviour62.3320.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.990.00%
Shoplifting11.000.00%
Burglary10.330.00%
Public order10.33-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.330.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences97.310.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.990.00%
Other theft21.660.00%
Public order20.660.00%
Drugs10.660.00%
Bicycle theft10.330.00%
Other crime10.330.00%
Burglary10.330.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 125 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.42 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20248
July 20244
June 20247
May 202418
April 202411
March 202410
February 202419
January 202412
December 202311
November 20237
October 20239

A total of 68 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
July 20242
June 20247
May 20247
April 202411
March 20248
February 20249
January 20243
December 20233
November 20236
October 20235

A total of 4 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
February 20241
November 20231

A total of 15 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.36 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20244
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 25 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 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
April 20244
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20235
November 20233

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20242
May 20242
February 20241
October 20231

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
October 20231

A total of 15 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
May 20242
April 20243
March 20243
February 20242
October 20232

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

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20241
March 20243
January 20242
December 20232
November 20231
October 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

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

MonthCount
February 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the PR7 5UH 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. Rectory Drive
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Mill Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Regent Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. The Hazels
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Kimberley Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Supermarket
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. South Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Simons Way
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Mountain Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 12. Shelley Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Alder Grove
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 14. Brookside
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1