WALTHAM ROAD, PR7 7EE Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PR7 7EE

WALTHAM ROAD, PR7 7EE, Chorley has recorded a total of 28 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.75 per 1,000 population. This PR7 7EE 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 7EE crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PR7 7EE, encompassing approximately 2871 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (62.50% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (9) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Burglary: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

PR7 7EE Crime Hotspots

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

  • Elan Place with total crimes: 4
  • Horseshoe Drive with total crimes: 2
  • Barnes Wallis Way with total crimes: 2

WALTHAM ROAD, PR7 7EE Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences139.7562.50%
Anti-social behaviour94.530.00%
Burglary13.130.00%
Vehicle crime10.350.00%
Shoplifting10.350.00%
Other crime10.350.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.350.00%
Other theft10.350.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour97.31-10.00%
Violence and sexual offences83.130.00%
Public order22.79100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.700.00%
Other theft10.350.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour109.75-16.67%
Violence and sexual offences83.48100.00%
Shoplifting32.790.00%
Other crime11.040.00%
Bicycle theft10.350.00%
Public order10.35-50.00%
Other theft10.35-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.35-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.35-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.350.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour129.40500.00%
Violence and sexual offences44.18-50.00%
Vehicle crime31.39200.00%
Other theft21.040.00%
Public order20.700.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.700.00%
Other crime10.700.00%
Robbery10.350.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences84.53166.67%
Anti-social behaviour22.79-50.00%
Other crime10.700.00%
Possession of weapons10.350.00%
Vehicle crime10.350.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour44.53-33.33%
Violence and sexual offences31.39-50.00%
Other theft21.040.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.700.00%
Shoplifting10.700.00%
Vehicle crime10.350.00%

In March 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 behaviour66.27-33.33%
Violence and sexual offences62.090.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.09100.00%
Burglary20.70100.00%
Shoplifting10.700.00%
Public order10.35-66.67%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour97.31-25.00%
Violence and sexual offences63.1350.00%
Public order32.09200.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.040.00%
Burglary10.350.00%
Other theft10.350.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour127.3150.00%
Violence and sexual offences44.18-20.00%
Vehicle crime21.390.00%
Other theft10.70-66.67%
Public order10.350.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.350.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour85.57-42.86%
Violence and sexual offences52.79-44.44%
Other theft31.74200.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour149.40180.00%
Violence and sexual offences94.870.00%
Burglary13.130.00%
Vehicle crime10.350.00%
Other theft10.35-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.350.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences96.960.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.13-16.67%
Other theft31.740.00%
Shoplifting11.040.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.35-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.350.00%

In September 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 offences98.010.00%
Anti-social behaviour63.130.00%
Other theft32.090.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.040.00%
Other crime11.040.00%
Shoplifting10.350.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 5 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
March 20242
February 20241
November 20231

A total of 11 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20243
May 20241
April 20241
January 20242
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 106 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.15 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20249
July 202410
June 202412
May 20242
April 20244
March 20246
February 20249
January 202412
December 20238
November 202314
October 20235
September 20236

A total of 92 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.08 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 20248
July 20248
June 20244
May 20248
April 20243
March 20246
February 20246
January 20244
December 20235
November 20239
October 20239
September 20239

A total of 8 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20243
April 20241
March 20241
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
September 20231

A total of 16 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.45 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 19 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.73 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 10 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242
March 20241
February 20243
January 20241

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 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

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Elan Place
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 2. Horseshoe Drive
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Barnes Wallis Way
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Glade Mews
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Dorset Drive
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 6. Berkshire Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Wiltshire Grove
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Rose Whittle Avenue
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Unity Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Aycliffe Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Newport Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Lancaster Way
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 13. Hard Field Close
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 14. Kirkby Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Yorkshire Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 16. Regiment Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Baker Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 18. Holland House Way
    Total1
    Other theft1