MEADOWCROFT, PR7 6BU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PR7 6BU

MEADOWCROFT, PR7 6BU, Chorley has recorded a total of 6 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 3.90 per 1,000 population. This PR7 6BU 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 6BU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PR7 6BU, encompassing approximately 1537 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the PR7 6BU area, explore the PR7 6BU Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (-75.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (2) incidents (-71.43% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

PR7 6BU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Barnside with total crimes: 2
  • Southside with total crimes: 2
  • Firbank with total crimes: 1

MEADOWCROFT, PR7 6BU 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 Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour23.90-75.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.30-71.43%
Vehicle crime11.300.00%
Possession of weapons10.650.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour812.36100.00%
Violence and sexual offences75.2075.00%
Public order24.550.00%
Vehicle crime11.300.00%
Other theft10.650.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences45.20100.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.60100.00%

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 behaviour23.90-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.30-33.33%
Drugs11.300.00%
Other theft10.650.00%

In May 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 behaviour44.55300.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.60-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.5550.00%
Anti-social behaviour13.900.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences45.2033.33%
Burglary32.600.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.95-66.67%

In February 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 behaviour34.5550.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.95-25.00%
Other crime11.950.00%

In January 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 offences44.55-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.60100.00%
Other crime11.300.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences87.15300.00%
Other theft25.200.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.300.00%

In November 2023, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson33.90-25.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.95-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour11.300.00%

In October 2023, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson44.55100.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.600.00%

In September 2023, 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 behaviour47.150.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.600.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.950.00%
Burglary11.300.00%
Other crime10.650.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 2 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 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
August 20241

A total of 33 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20248
July 20244
June 20242
May 20244
April 20241
March 20241
February 20243
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231
September 20234

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241

A total of 51 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.92 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20247
July 20244
June 20242
May 20243
April 20246
March 20244
February 20243
January 20244
December 20238
November 20232
October 20233
September 20233

A total of 2 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242

A total of 4 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
December 20232

A total of 1 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241

A total of 4 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20243
September 20231

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241
January 20241
September 20231

A total of 9 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20233
October 20234
September 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the PR7 6BU postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Barnside
    Total2
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Southside
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Firbank
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1