GIBSON DRIVE, PR7 7HY Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PR7 7HY

GIBSON DRIVE, PR7 7HY, Chorley has recorded a total of 24 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.28 per 1,000 population. This PR7 7HY 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 7HY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PR7 7HY, encompassing approximately 1954 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (66.67% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (8) incidents (14.29% increase)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

PR7 7HY 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

GIBSON DRIVE, PR7 7HY Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1012.2866.67%
Anti-social behaviour85.1214.29%
Other theft24.09100.00%
Burglary11.020.00%
Vehicle crime10.510.00%
Shoplifting10.510.00%
Other crime10.510.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour78.70-12.50%
Violence and sexual offences63.580.00%
Public order23.07-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson11.020.00%
Other theft10.51-50.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour815.3514.29%
Violence and sexual offences64.090.00%
Public order33.0750.00%
Shoplifting31.530.00%
Bicycle theft21.53100.00%
Other theft21.020.00%
Possession of weapons21.020.00%
Drugs21.020.00%
Other crime11.020.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.51-50.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour78.19-36.36%
Other theft23.580.00%
Vehicle crime21.020.00%
Public order21.02100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.02100.00%
Bicycle theft11.020.00%

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 behaviour1111.26-15.38%
Violence and sexual offences65.630.00%
Other crime13.070.00%
Possession of weapons10.510.00%
Public order10.510.00%
Burglary10.510.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.51-75.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1312.79116.67%
Criminal damage and arson46.65300.00%
Other theft22.05100.00%
Robbery21.020.00%
Public order11.020.00%
Shoplifting10.510.00%
Vehicle crime10.510.00%
Burglary10.510.00%

In March 2024, 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 offences89.2160.00%
Anti-social behaviour64.09-33.33%
Shoplifting13.070.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.51-66.67%
Public order10.51-66.67%
Other theft10.51-50.00%

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 behaviour911.26-18.18%
Violence and sexual offences54.60150.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.56200.00%
Public order31.53200.00%
Other theft21.53100.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour119.7237.50%
Violence and sexual offences25.63-50.00%
Vehicle crime21.020.00%
Other theft11.02-50.00%
Public order10.510.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.510.00%
Drugs10.510.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour87.16-33.33%
Violence and sexual offences44.09-66.67%
Other theft22.05100.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1214.8433.33%
Anti-social behaviour126.1450.00%
Criminal damage and arson26.140.00%
Burglary11.020.00%
Other theft10.51-50.00%
Public order10.510.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences911.260.00%
Anti-social behaviour84.600.00%
Other theft24.090.00%
Bicycle theft11.020.00%
Shoplifting10.510.00%
Vehicle crime10.510.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 4 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20241
April 20241
November 20231

A total of 7 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20242
April 20241
January 20242
October 20231

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 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20247
July 20248
June 20247
May 202411
April 202413
March 20246
February 20249
January 202411
December 20238
November 202312
October 20238

A total of 68 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.80 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20246
July 20246
May 20246
March 20248
February 20245
January 20242
December 20234
November 202312
October 20239

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 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 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
May 20241

A total of 18 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.64 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 20242
April 20242
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 15 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20243
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20243
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 16 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20244
March 20241
February 20243
January 20241
November 20232

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 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
May 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 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 7HY 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. Rose Whittle Avenue
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Hendon Court
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Unity Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Aycliffe Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Newport Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Lancaster Way
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 10. Hard Field Close
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 11. Holland House Way
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 12. Martlet Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Corsair Drive
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 14. Townsend Drive
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 15. Ordnance Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 16. Shannon Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Warwick Crescent
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1