WORDEN BROOK CLOSE, PR7 7BU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PR7 7BU

WORDEN BROOK CLOSE, PR7 7BU, Chorley has recorded a total of 15 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.70 per 1,000 population. This PR7 7BU 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 7BU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PR7 7BU, encompassing approximately 3190 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the PR7 7BU area, explore the PR7 7BU Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

PR7 7BU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Old Thorn Crescent with total crimes: 4
  • Rose Whittle Avenue with total crimes: 2
  • Hendon Court with total crimes: 2

WORDEN BROOK CLOSE, PR7 7BU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 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 offences64.700.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.88-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson21.25100.00%
Other theft20.63100.00%
Possession of weapons10.630.00%

In August 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 behaviour64.7020.00%
Violence and sexual offences61.88-14.29%
Drugs11.88-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.310.00%
Other theft10.310.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.64600.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.190.00%
Possession of weapons21.570.00%
Drugs20.630.00%
Other theft10.630.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.31-50.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour53.450.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.570.00%
Other theft10.630.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.310.00%
Shoplifting10.310.00%
Bicycle theft10.310.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour52.82-72.22%
Criminal damage and arson21.57-60.00%
Public order10.630.00%
Burglary10.310.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1811.91200.00%
Violence and sexual offences95.64-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.820.00%
Other theft21.570.00%
Robbery20.630.00%
Other crime10.630.00%
Vehicle crime10.310.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences126.58300.00%
Anti-social behaviour63.76100.00%
Other theft21.88100.00%
Public order10.63-50.00%

In February 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson44.39100.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.2550.00%
Violence and sexual offences30.94-57.14%
Public order20.94100.00%
Possession of weapons10.630.00%
Other theft10.310.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.390.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.190.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.63-60.00%
Bicycle theft10.630.00%
Burglary10.310.00%
Public order10.310.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.70-22.22%
Anti-social behaviour52.19-28.57%
Vehicle crime21.57100.00%
Other theft10.63-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences97.2150.00%
Anti-social behaviour72.8275.00%
Other theft32.19200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.94100.00%
Public order10.630.00%
Vehicle crime10.310.00%

In October 2023, 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 offences64.390.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.880.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.250.00%
Other theft10.310.00%
Vehicle crime10.310.00%
Drugs10.310.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 70 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.83 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20246
July 20245
June 20245
May 20245
April 202418
March 20246
February 20243
January 20242
December 20235
November 20237
October 20234

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 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242
April 20245
February 20244
January 20242
November 20232
October 20231

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
September 20241
July 20242
February 20241

A total of 73 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.64 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20246
July 20247
June 20241
April 20249
March 202412
February 20243
January 20247
December 20237
November 20239
October 20236

A total of 15 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
April 20242
March 20242
February 20241
December 20231
November 20233
October 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
October 20231

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

MonthCount
May 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
November 20231

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

MonthCount
May 20241
January 20241

A total of 1 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

A total of 5 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231

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

MonthCount
April 20242

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Old Thorn Crescent
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 2. Rose Whittle Avenue
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Hendon Court
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Jersey Fold
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. Sunningdale Drive
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Worden Brook Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Cordwainers Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Baker Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. Holland House Way
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 10. Martlet Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1