PR7 7LJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PR7 7LJ

PR7 7LJ, Chorley has recorded a total of 25 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 16.51 per 1,000 population. This PR7 7LJ 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 7LJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PR7 7LJ, encompassing approximately 1514 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (71.43% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (9) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Burglary: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

PR7 7LJ 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

PR7 7LJ 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 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1216.5171.43%
Anti-social behaviour97.9350.00%
Burglary15.940.00%
Vehicle crime10.660.00%
Shoplifting10.660.00%
Other crime10.660.00%

In August 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 offences711.8916.67%
Anti-social behaviour64.62-14.29%
Public order33.960.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.980.00%
Other theft10.660.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour715.8540.00%
Violence and sexual offences64.62200.00%
Public order33.9650.00%
Shoplifting31.980.00%
Bicycle theft21.980.00%
Other crime11.320.00%
Other theft10.66-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.660.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour511.23400.00%
Vehicle crime33.30200.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.980.00%
Other theft21.980.00%
Public order21.320.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.32-66.67%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66.60500.00%
Anti-social behaviour13.960.00%
Other crime10.660.00%
Possession of weapons10.660.00%
Vehicle crime10.660.00%

In April 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft23.960.00%
Public order11.320.00%
Shoplifting10.660.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.66-80.00%
Burglary10.660.00%

In March 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 offences57.2666.67%
Anti-social behaviour33.30-62.50%
Criminal damage and arson21.98100.00%
Shoplifting11.320.00%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour810.57-20.00%
Public order35.28200.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.9850.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.980.00%
Other theft10.660.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1010.5742.86%
Violence and sexual offences26.600.00%
Vehicle crime21.320.00%
Other theft11.32-50.00%
Public order10.660.00%

In December 2023, 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 behaviour77.26-30.00%
Other theft24.620.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.32-77.78%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1013.2166.67%
Violence and sexual offences96.6028.57%
Burglary15.940.00%

In October 2023, 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 offences711.230.00%
Anti-social behaviour64.620.00%
Other theft23.960.00%
Bicycle theft11.320.00%
Shoplifting10.660.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 3 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
April 20241
November 20231

A total of 7 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20243
May 20241
January 20242

A total of 72 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.55 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20246
July 20247
June 20245
May 20241
March 20243
February 20248
January 202410
December 20237
November 202310
October 20236

A total of 62 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.17 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20247
July 20246
June 20242
May 20246
April 20241
March 20245
February 20243
January 20242
December 20232
November 20239
October 20237

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 13 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 7 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20243
March 20242
February 20241

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

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

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

MonthCount
July 20242
October 20231

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 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

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the PR7 7LJ 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. Berkshire Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Wiltshire Grove
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Rose Whittle Avenue
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Unity Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Aycliffe Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Newport Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Lancaster Way
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 12. Hard Field Close
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 13. Buckshaw Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 14. Kirkby Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Townsend Drive
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 16. Ordnance Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1