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

Overview of Crime in PR7 6JH

WIGAN ROAD, PR7 6JH, Chorley has recorded a total of 13 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.32 per 1,000 population. This PR7 6JH 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 6JH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PR7 6JH, encompassing approximately 2443 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (-42.86% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (-62.50% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

PR7 6JH Crime Hotspots

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

  • Wigan Road with total crimes: 3
  • Barnside with total crimes: 2
  • Southside with total crimes: 2

WIGAN ROAD, PR7 6JH Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences45.32-42.86%
Anti-social behaviour31.64-62.50%
Criminal damage and arson31.230.00%
Vehicle crime11.230.00%
Possession of weapons10.410.00%
Drugs10.410.00%

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 behaviour88.18166.67%
Violence and sexual offences73.2740.00%
Public order22.860.00%
Bicycle theft10.820.00%
Vehicle crime10.410.00%
Other theft10.410.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences53.270.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.050.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.50150.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.050.00%
Other theft21.23100.00%
Drugs10.820.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour33.27200.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.23-60.00%
Public order10.820.00%
Vehicle crime10.410.00%
Other theft10.410.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences52.86-28.57%
Other crime12.050.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.41-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.9116.67%
Burglary32.860.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.23-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.5050.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.46100.00%
Other crime11.640.00%

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 offences42.86-73.33%
Anti-social behaviour21.640.00%
Other crime10.820.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences159.41275.00%
Other theft36.140.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.23-33.33%
Public order20.820.00%
Other crime10.820.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson44.500.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.6433.33%
Anti-social behaviour31.6450.00%

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 arson43.680.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.640.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.230.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 3 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
August 20241
May 20241

A total of 36 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20248
July 20243
June 20243
May 20243
April 20241
March 20242
February 20244
January 20242
December 20232
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 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 67 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.58 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20247
July 20245
June 20245
May 20242
April 20245
March 20247
February 20246
January 20244
December 202315
November 20234
October 20233

A total of 11 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
November 20234
October 20234

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

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241

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

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August 20241

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

MonthCount
August 20242
May 20241
December 20232

A total of 7 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20242
May 20241
December 20233

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 3 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20243

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Wigan Road
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 2. Barnside
    Total2
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Southside
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Firbank
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Rose Hill
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Poplar Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Bourne Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Grange Drive
    Total1
    Drugs1