PR7 7EJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PR7 7EJ

PR7 7EJ, Chorley has recorded a total of 14 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 3.75 per 1,000 population. This PR7 7EJ 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 7EJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PR7 7EJ, encompassing approximately 3728 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (20.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (-37.50% decrease)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

PR7 7EJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Rose Whittle Avenue with total crimes: 2
  • Hendon Court with total crimes: 2
  • Unity Place with total crimes: 1

PR7 7EJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour63.7520.00%
Violence and sexual offences51.61-37.50%
Other theft21.34100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.54-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences84.5614.29%
Anti-social behaviour52.15-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson21.34100.00%
Drugs10.54-50.00%
Other theft10.270.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.10600.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.8820.00%
Possession of weapons21.610.00%
Drugs20.540.00%
Other theft10.54-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.27-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour53.75-16.67%
Public order21.34100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.540.00%
Other theft20.540.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.540.00%
Shoplifting10.270.00%
Bicycle theft10.270.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour63.22-62.50%
Criminal damage and arson21.61-60.00%
Other crime10.540.00%
Possession of weapons10.270.00%
Public order10.270.00%
Burglary10.270.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour169.66300.00%
Violence and sexual offences94.29-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.410.00%
Other theft21.340.00%
Robbery20.540.00%
Other crime10.540.00%
Vehicle crime10.270.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences125.10200.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.2233.33%
Other theft21.070.00%
Public order10.540.00%

In February 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson44.02100.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.070.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.0750.00%
Other theft20.800.00%
Possession of weapons10.540.00%
Public order10.270.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences42.95-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.070.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.54-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.540.00%
Public order10.270.00%
Vehicle crime10.27-50.00%

In December 2023, 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 offences53.22-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.34-55.56%
Vehicle crime21.07100.00%
Other theft10.54-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences106.97100.00%
Anti-social behaviour92.68125.00%
Other theft32.410.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.80100.00%
Public order10.540.00%
Vehicle crime10.270.00%

In October 2023, 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 offences53.220.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.340.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.070.00%
Vehicle crime10.270.00%
Drugs10.270.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 70 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.36 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20248
July 20247
June 20241
April 20249
March 202412
February 20244
January 20244
December 20235
November 202310
October 20235

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 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20245
July 20246
June 20245
May 20246
April 202416
March 20244
February 20243
January 20242
December 20234
November 20239
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 20241
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242
April 20245
February 20244
January 20242
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 16 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.78 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 20242
April 20242
March 20242
February 20242
December 20231
November 20233

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 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 7 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 1 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

A total of 6 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
January 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 7EJ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Rose Whittle Avenue
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Hendon Court
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Unity Place
    Total1
    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
  • 11. Corsair Drive
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. Townsend Drive
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1