Coppull Crime Rate April 2024 | Monthly Statistics

April 2024 marked a notable divergence in Coppull's crime profile, with anti-social behaviour emerging as a striking outlier—64% above the UK average—while overall crime rates remained 23.4% below the national benchmark. The area's crime rate of 5.9 per 1,000 residents, though modest, was shaped by seasonal factors, including the Easter period and springtime increase in outdoor activity. Anti-social behaviour, the most prevalent category (34.7% of all incidents), likely reflects the built-up nature of the area, where community interactions and proximity to Chorley's urban infrastructure may contribute to such reports. This contrasts with lower-than-average rates in violent crime (34% below the UK average) and property-related offences such as burglary (69% below UK levels) and vehicle crime (79% below). The relatively low violent crime rate could be attributed to the area's demographic profile, with fewer young people or stronger community policing presence. However, the surge in public order offences and anti-social behaviour raises questions about localised pressures, tied to increased foot traffic during Easter or the dynamics of a small built-up area. Seasonal context also plays a role: spring's milder weather and extended daylight hours may encourage more outdoor activity, which can both increase opportunities for disorder and necessitate greater community engagement to mitigate it. This interplay between environment and behaviour underscores the need for targeted strategies to address anti-social behaviour while maintaining the area's generally low crime trend.

April 2024 saw significant fluctuations in specific crime types, with public order offences surging by 150% (from 2 to 5 incidents) and robbery doubling from 0 to 1. These increases, alongside a 100% rise in criminal damage and arson, contrast with sharp declines in burglary (-85.7%), vehicle crime (-75%), and other theft (-57.1%). The crime mix shifted notably: anti-social behaviour, which accounts for 34.7% of all reported incidents, far outpaces the UK average of 1.2 per 1,000. This category's 64% excess compared to national figures suggests local factors—such as community density or seasonal activity—may be amplifying such behaviour. Meanwhile, violent crimes remained 34% below the UK average, a trend consistent with the area's lower-than-national violent crime rates. For residents, the 79% reduction in vehicle crime from March to April offers a tangible benefit, likely linked to seasonal changes in parking patterns or increased patrols in key areas.

Coppull's crime rate in April 2024 stood at 5.9 per 1,000 residents, a 12.5% decrease from March's 6.7 per 1,000. This decline aligns with the 23.4% gap below the UK average, reflecting a sustained trend of lower crime in the area. On a daily basis, the local figure of 2 crimes per day (49 total over 30 days) suggests a manageable level of activity, though anti-social behaviour remains a notable exception. Over the course of the month, one crime was reported for every 170 residents, a ratio that contextualises the impact on the community. While violent crime rates are 34% below the UK average, the 64% spike in anti-social behaviour compared to national figures highlights a distinct local challenge. This contrast may stem from the built-up nature of the area, where community dynamics and proximity to Chorley's infrastructure could amplify certain types of disorder. The population context further illustrates that even with 49 total crimes, the scale of incidents remains proportionally low relative to the area's size.