BLACKSMITHS WALK, PR7 7BP Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PR7 7BP

BLACKSMITHS WALK, PR7 7BP, Chorley has recorded a total of 20 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.88 per 1,000 population. This PR7 7BP 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 7BP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PR7 7BP, encompassing approximately 4094 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (9) incidents (12.50% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (-41.67% decrease)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

PR7 7BP Crime Hotspots

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

  • Dorset Drive with total crimes: 2
  • Berkshire Close with total crimes: 2
  • Wiltshire Grove with total crimes: 2

BLACKSMITHS WALK, PR7 7BP Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour94.8812.50%
Violence and sexual offences72.20-41.67%
Other theft21.71100.00%
Vehicle crime10.490.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.24-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences125.8650.00%
Anti-social behaviour82.930.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.95100.00%
Burglary10.490.00%
Other theft10.240.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour85.86-27.27%
Violence and sexual offences81.95300.00%
Possession of weapons21.950.00%
Drugs20.490.00%
Vehicle crime10.490.00%
Public order10.24-50.00%
Other theft10.240.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.24-50.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour115.37175.00%
Public order22.69100.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.49100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.490.00%
Robbery10.490.00%
Theft from the person10.240.00%
Shoplifting10.240.00%
Other theft10.240.00%
Bicycle theft10.240.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour42.93-77.78%
Criminal damage and arson20.98-66.67%
Other crime10.490.00%
Possession of weapons10.240.00%
Vehicle crime10.240.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.24-90.00%
Public order10.240.00%
Burglary10.240.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1810.01125.00%
Violence and sexual offences104.40-9.09%
Criminal damage and arson62.440.00%
Other theft31.4750.00%
Robbery20.730.00%
Other crime10.490.00%
Vehicle crime10.240.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences115.37120.00%
Anti-social behaviour82.69100.00%
Other theft21.950.00%
Public order10.490.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.15-44.44%
Anti-social behaviour41.2233.33%
Criminal damage and arson40.98300.00%
Other theft20.980.00%
Possession of weapons10.490.00%
Public order10.240.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences93.910.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.20-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.730.00%
Public order10.240.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.240.00%
Vehicle crime10.240.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences94.40-10.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.20-50.00%
Other theft21.47-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.490.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour127.33500.00%
Violence and sexual offences102.930.00%
Other theft32.440.00%
Public order20.730.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.49100.00%
Other crime10.490.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences103.660.00%
Vehicle crime22.440.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.490.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.490.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 94 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.83 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 202412
July 20248
June 20242
May 20241
April 202410
March 202411
February 20245
January 20249
December 20239
November 202310
October 202310

A total of 93 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.75 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20248
July 20248
June 202411
May 20244
April 202418
March 20248
February 20244
January 20243
December 20236
November 202312
October 20232

A total of 8 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20232

A total of 22 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242
April 20246
February 20244
January 20241
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 17 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
April 20243
March 20242
February 20242
December 20232
November 20233

A total of 2 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
May 20241

A total of 9 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
November 20232

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
May 20241
February 20241

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20242

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

MonthCount
June 20241

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

MonthCount
June 20241

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

MonthCount
June 20241
January 20241

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20241
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the PR7 7BP postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Dorset Drive
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 2. Berkshire Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Wiltshire Grove
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Rose Whittle Avenue
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Hendon Court
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Unity Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Fusiliers Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Jersey Fold
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Sunningdale Drive
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Worden Brook Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Cordwainers Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Baker Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 13. Holland House Way
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 14. Martlet Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Townsend Drive
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1