KNIGHT AVENUE, PR7 7HW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PR7 7HW

KNIGHT AVENUE, PR7 7HW, Chorley has recorded a total of 19 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.59 per 1,000 population. This PR7 7HW 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 7HW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PR7 7HW, encompassing approximately 1793 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (8) incidents (14.29% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

PR7 7HW Crime Hotspots

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

  • Elan Place with total crimes: 4
  • Barnes Wallis Way with total crimes: 2
  • Rose Whittle Avenue with total crimes: 2

KNIGHT AVENUE, PR7 7HW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 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 behaviour810.5914.29%
Violence and sexual offences84.46100.00%
Other theft24.46100.00%
Shoplifting11.120.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour78.360.00%
Violence and sexual offences43.90-20.00%
Public order12.23-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.560.00%
Other theft10.56-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.56-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour714.5016.67%
Violence and sexual offences53.900.00%
Shoplifting32.790.00%
Bicycle theft21.67100.00%
Public order21.120.00%
Other theft21.12100.00%
Possession of weapons21.120.00%
Drugs21.120.00%
Other crime11.120.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour67.25-45.45%
Public order23.35100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.12100.00%
Vehicle crime11.120.00%
Other theft10.560.00%
Bicycle theft10.560.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1112.27-8.33%
Violence and sexual offences66.13500.00%
Other crime13.350.00%
Possession of weapons10.560.00%
Public order10.560.00%
Burglary10.560.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.56-66.67%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1213.38140.00%
Criminal damage and arson36.69200.00%
Other theft21.67100.00%
Robbery21.120.00%
Public order11.120.00%
Shoplifting10.560.00%
Vehicle crime10.560.00%
Burglary10.560.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.56-87.50%

In March 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 offences89.4860.00%
Anti-social behaviour54.46-44.44%
Shoplifting12.790.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.56-66.67%
Other theft10.56-50.00%
Other crime10.560.00%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour912.82-10.00%
Violence and sexual offences55.0266.67%
Public order42.79300.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.230.00%
Other theft21.67100.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour109.48150.00%
Violence and sexual offences35.580.00%
Other theft11.670.00%
Public order10.560.00%
Vehicle crime10.560.00%
Drugs10.560.00%

In December 2023, 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 behaviour44.46-69.23%
Violence and sexual offences32.23-66.67%
Other theft11.670.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1314.5085.71%
Violence and sexual offences97.2512.50%
Criminal damage and arson25.020.00%
Public order11.120.00%
Vehicle crime10.560.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences811.710.00%
Anti-social behaviour74.460.00%
Other theft23.900.00%
Bicycle theft11.120.00%
Shoplifting10.560.00%
Vehicle crime10.560.00%
Public order10.560.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 99 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.25 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20247
July 20247
June 20246
May 202411
April 202412
March 20245
February 20249
January 202410
December 20234
November 202313
October 20237

A total of 60 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.45 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20244
July 20245
May 20246
April 20241
March 20248
February 20245
January 20243
December 20233
November 20239
October 20238

A total of 7 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 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

A total of 15 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20242
June 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231
October 20232

A total of 14 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 13 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20243
March 20241
February 20243
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
August 20241
July 20242
May 20241

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

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
October 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
March 20241

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

MonthCount
July 20242
January 20241

A total of 5 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 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
April 20241

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 7HW postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Elan Place
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 2. Barnes Wallis Way
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Rose Whittle Avenue
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Hendon Court
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Unity Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Lancaster Way
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 7. Holland House Way
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 8. Martlet Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Corsair Drive
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Townsend Drive
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Ordnance Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. Shannon Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Warwick Crescent
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1