WIGAN ROAD, PR7 6JD Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PR7 6JD

WIGAN ROAD, PR7 6JD, Chorley has recorded a total of 4 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 2.81 per 1,000 population. This PR7 6JD 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 6JD crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PR7 6JD, encompassing approximately 1424 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (1) incidents (-85.71% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (1) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (1) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

PR7 6JD Crime Hotspots

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

  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 2
  • Euxton Balshaw Lane with total crimes: 1
  • Anderton Road with total crimes: 1

WIGAN ROAD, PR7 6JD Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour12.81-85.71%
Violence and sexual offences10.70-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.70-50.00%
Public order10.700.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour710.5316.67%
Violence and sexual offences24.91-66.67%
Vehicle crime21.400.00%
Other crime11.400.00%
Public order10.700.00%
Burglary10.700.00%
Drugs10.700.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour69.13-40.00%
Violence and sexual offences64.21-33.33%
Burglary14.210.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1016.850.00%
Violence and sexual offences97.02125.00%
Criminal damage and arson26.320.00%
Public order21.400.00%
Other theft11.400.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1013.34-28.57%
Violence and sexual offences47.0233.33%
Criminal damage and arson22.81100.00%
Other theft11.40-50.00%
Other crime10.700.00%
Burglary10.700.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1415.4527.27%
Violence and sexual offences39.83-25.00%
Other theft22.110.00%
Other crime11.400.00%
Shoplifting10.700.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.700.00%

In March 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 behaviour1112.64120.00%
Violence and sexual offences47.7233.33%
Other crime12.810.00%
Public order10.700.00%
Burglary10.700.00%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour57.020.00%
Violence and sexual offences33.51-40.00%
Other theft12.110.00%
Possession of weapons10.700.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.62400.00%
Criminal damage and arson13.510.00%
Burglary10.700.00%
Public order10.700.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour46.32300.00%
Other theft22.810.00%
Vehicle crime21.400.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.400.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour10.700.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences34.210.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.110.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.700.00%
Other theft10.700.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 70 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.36 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20247
July 20246
June 202410
May 202410
April 202414
March 202411
February 20245
December 20234
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 41 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.73 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20246
June 20249
May 20244
April 20243
March 20244
February 20243
January 20245
December 20231
October 20233

A total of 5 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
December 20232

A total of 6 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20242
March 20241
January 20241

A total of 4 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
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241

A total of 5 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241
March 20241
January 20241

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

MonthCount
August 20241

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

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
February 20241
December 20232
October 20231

A total of 7 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
May 20242
April 20241
January 20241
October 20231

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

MonthCount
April 20241

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons 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 6JD postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Euxton Balshaw Lane
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Anderton Road
    Total1
    Public order1