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

Overview of Crime in PR7 6JT

WIGAN ROAD, PR7 6JT, Chorley has recorded a total of 10 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 3.94 per 1,000 population. This PR7 6JT 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 6JT crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PR7 6JT, encompassing approximately 2537 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

PR7 6JT Crime Hotspots

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

  • Wigan Road with total crimes: 3
  • Barnside with total crimes: 2
  • Rose Hill with total crimes: 1

WIGAN ROAD, PR7 6JT Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson33.940.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.1850.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.180.00%
Possession of weapons10.790.00%
Drugs10.390.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences21.970.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.79-33.33%
Other theft10.790.00%

In July 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 behaviour32.360.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.18-33.33%
Burglary10.790.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences31.970.00%
Drugs11.180.00%
Other theft10.390.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour11.180.00%
Vehicle crime10.390.00%
Bicycle theft10.390.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences32.76-50.00%
Other crime11.180.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.39-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.390.00%
Vehicle crime10.390.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.33200.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.3650.00%
Burglary11.180.00%
Other crime10.390.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences21.58-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.790.00%

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 offences43.15-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.58100.00%
Public order10.79-50.00%
Theft from the person10.390.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.12166.67%
Public order23.150.00%
Other crime10.790.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.39-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.390.00%

In November 2023, 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 behaviour32.7650.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.180.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.180.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences32.360.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.180.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.790.00%

Crime by Type

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 38 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.45 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 8 reported cases.

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

A total of 7 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
April 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 23 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.09 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20243
May 20241
April 20241
March 20243
February 20242
January 20242
December 20231
November 20233
October 20232

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

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August 20241
June 20241

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

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July 20241
March 20241

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

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May 20241
April 20241

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

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May 20241

A total of 3 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.

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April 20241
March 20241
December 20231

A total of 3 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

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January 20241
December 20232

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

MonthCount
January 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the PR7 6JT 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. Rose Hill
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. Poplar Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Gleneagles Drive
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Turnbury Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Grange Drive
    Total1
    Drugs1