MAIN STREET, PR7 7BZ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PR7 7BZ

MAIN STREET, PR7 7BZ, Chorley has recorded a total of 27 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.44 per 1,000 population. This PR7 7BZ 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 7BZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PR7 7BZ, encompassing approximately 4194 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (9.09% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (11) incidents (10.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

PR7 7BZ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Elan Place with total crimes: 4
  • Dorset Drive with total crimes: 2
  • Berkshire Close with total crimes: 2

MAIN STREET, PR7 7BZ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences126.449.09%
Anti-social behaviour112.8610.00%
Other theft22.62100.00%
Vehicle crime10.480.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.24-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences115.9622.22%
Anti-social behaviour102.6225.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.38100.00%
Burglary10.480.00%
Other theft10.240.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences96.20350.00%
Anti-social behaviour82.15-38.46%
Possession of weapons21.910.00%
Drugs20.480.00%
Bicycle theft10.480.00%
Vehicle crime10.240.00%
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 13 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour135.96160.00%
Public order23.10100.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.48-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson20.48100.00%
Vehicle crime10.480.00%
Robbery10.240.00%
Theft from the person10.240.00%
Shoplifting10.240.00%
Other theft10.240.00%
Bicycle theft10.240.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.05-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.43-70.59%
Other crime11.190.00%
Possession of weapons10.240.00%
Vehicle crime10.240.00%
Public order10.240.00%
Burglary10.240.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.24-83.33%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour179.30183.33%
Violence and sexual offences104.05-9.09%
Criminal damage and arson62.38500.00%
Other theft21.430.00%
Robbery20.480.00%
Other crime10.480.00%
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 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences115.0157.14%
Anti-social behaviour62.62-14.29%
Other theft21.430.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.48-75.00%
Public order10.240.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour75.25133.33%
Violence and sexual offences71.6740.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.67300.00%
Other theft20.950.00%
Possession of weapons10.480.00%
Public order10.240.00%

In January 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 offences52.62-44.44%
Anti-social behaviour31.19-62.50%
Public order10.720.00%
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 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences95.01-18.18%
Anti-social behaviour82.15-42.86%
Other theft31.910.00%
Vehicle crime10.720.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour147.87133.33%
Violence and sexual offences113.3437.50%
Other theft32.62200.00%
Public order20.720.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.48100.00%
Burglary10.480.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences84.290.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.910.00%
Vehicle crime21.430.00%
Other theft10.480.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.240.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 108 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202410
July 20248
June 202413
May 20245
April 202417
March 20246
February 20247
January 20243
December 20238
November 202314
October 20236

A total of 101 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.42 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202411
July 20249
June 20242
May 20246
April 202410
March 202411
February 20247
January 20245
December 20239
November 202311
October 20238

A total of 9 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.12 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 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 2.00 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 20241
April 20246
March 20241
February 20244
January 20241
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 18 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. December 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 20242
December 20233
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 3 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
November 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20241
June 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 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

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Elan Place
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 2. Dorset Drive
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 3. Berkshire Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Wiltshire Grove
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Rose Whittle Avenue
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Hendon Court
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Unity Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Aycliffe Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Newport Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Fusiliers Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Regiment Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Jersey Fold
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. Sunningdale Drive
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 14. Worden Brook Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 15. Cordwainers Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Baker Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 17. Holland House Way
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 18. Martlet Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Townsend Drive
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1