Coppull Crime Rate June 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Coppull's crime rate in June 2023 remained at 4.7 per 1,000 residents, placing the area 44.7% below the UK average of 8.5 per 1,000. This continued underperformance relative to national benchmarks underscores the area's generally low crime profile, though recent trends reveal shifts in the types of incidents occurring. Violence and sexual offences dominated the crime mix, accounting for 51.3% of all reported incidents, followed by anti-social behaviour (18.0%) and public order offences (15.4%). These figures suggest a focus on interpersonal and community-based issues rather than property-related crime, which accounted for only 15.4% of the total. Seasonal factors may influence these patterns, as June marks the start of summer, a period often associated with increased public activity and longer daylight hours. The rise in public order offences, while still below the UK average, could be linked to the area's character as a built-up zone within Chorley, where community events or local gatherings may contribute to temporary spikes in such incidents. The relatively low levels of property crime, including vehicle crime and burglary, may reflect effective local security measures or the absence of high-value assets in the area. However, the sharp increase in public order offences—doubling from 2 to 6 incidents—raises questions about the underlying causes, which may include increased foot traffic during the summer months or shifts in policing priorities. While the overall rate remains well below the UK average, the data illustrates the need for continued monitoring of specific categories, particularly those showing significant month-on-month changes, to ensure that the area's low crime profile is maintained.

June 2023 saw a marked increase in public order offences, which rose by 200% compared to the previous month, moving from 2 to 6 incidents. This surge, while still below the UK average of 0.7 per 1,000 residents, may partly explain the shift in crime mix towards non-violent but disruptive incidents. Concurrently, vehicle crime doubled, with two incidents reported, a significant jump from one in May. This increase could be linked to seasonal factors, as longer evenings and increased traffic may contribute to a rise in vehicle-related offences. Burglary also rose sharply, with one incident reported in June after none in May, though this remains well below the UK average of 0.3 per 1,000 residents. Anti-social behaviour fell by 58.8%, from 17 to 7, a drop that may reflect the impact of local initiatives or seasonal changes in community activity. These fluctuations highlight the dynamic nature of crime patterns in Coppull, with some categories showing marked volatility while others remain consistently below national averages.

Coppull's crime rate in June 2023 fell by 13.3% compared to May 2023, reflecting a continued downward trend in overall criminal activity. This decline aligns with the area's broader pattern of maintaining a crime rate significantly below the UK average, which stood at 8.5 per 1,000 residents. On a daily basis, the area saw approximately one reported crime per day over the 30-day period, a figure that underscores the relatively low frequency of incidents in this built-up area. When considering the monthly exposure, 1 in every 213 residents experienced a reported crime during June, a statistic that contextualises the scale of risk for local households. This level of exposure remains lower than the UK average, which is not provided in the data but can be inferred from the 44.7% deficit in Coppull's rate. The population context further highlights that even with the absolute number of crimes remaining relatively stable, the per-capita rate remains well below national benchmarks, suggesting a combination of effective local policing and community factors that contribute to this disparity.