Coppull Crime Rate July 2024 | Monthly Statistics

For every 1,000 residents in Coppull, 3.1 crimes were reported in July 2024 — a figure 63.1% below the UK average of 8.4 per 1,000. This low rate means that, statistically, a resident has a 1-in-320 chance of experiencing a reported crime over the course of the month. The most common crime category was violence and sexual offences (42.3% of total), followed by anti-social behaviour (26.9%) and other theft (11.5%). These patterns align with Coppull’s character as a small built-up area within Chorley, where localised tensions and community dynamics may contribute to certain crime types. July’s peak summer season, with schools out and festivals active, likely influenced the mix of offences — though the overall rate remains significantly lower than national averages. The dominance of violence and sexual offences, despite being 54% below the UK average, suggests targeted efforts by local authorities or community initiatives may be addressing specific risk factors. Anti-social behaviour’s prominence could reflect the impact of increased social activity during the summer months, though the exact causes remain to be explored. The relatively low levels of property crime (only 18% of total) contrast with national trends, due to Coppull’s compact size and the effectiveness of local policing strategies. Seasonal factors such as the timing of festivals and events in July may have temporarily amplified certain crime categories while keeping overall rates low, illustrating the combination of environmental and demographic factors in shaping local crime profiles.

July 2024 saw notable fluctuations in specific crime categories. Drug-related offences doubled from one to two incidents, marking a 100% increase — a shift that may reflect seasonal patterns of illicit activity during summer months. Vehicle crime also rose by 100%, with one reported incident in July compared to none in June, potentially linked to increased road usage during festival events. Conversely, criminal damage and arson fell sharply by 80%, from five to one incident, due to heightened community vigilance or the absence of large-scale events that might typically exacerbate such crimes. Violent crimes, though still the most common category, decreased by 35.3% from 17 to 11, suggesting a potential reduction in tensions or the effectiveness of targeted interventions. The overall mix of crimes remained heavily weighted towards violent and anti-social offences, with property crimes comprising only 18% of the total — a stark contrast to the UK average where property crimes typically dominate. Residents might find the daily crime count particularly useful: with 26 crimes reported over 31 days, that equates to roughly one incident per day, a statistic that contextualises the low but persistent risk of crime in Coppull’s built-up area.

Coppull’s July 2024 crime rate of 3.1 per 1,000 residents represents a 39.7% decrease from the previous month’s rate of 5.2 per 1,000, illustrating a marked improvement in local crime statistics. On a daily basis, this translates to approximately one crime being reported for every 31 days — a figure that, while seemingly low, underscores the intermittent nature of criminal activity in the area. When scaled to the population, the monthly exposure rate of 1-in-320 residents experiencing a reported crime highlights the relative safety of Coppull compared to the UK average. This low exposure rate is particularly significant in the context of July, a month typically associated with increased social activity and potential crime risks. The stark contrast between Coppull’s crime profile and national trends — where property crimes often dominate — further reinforces the unique characteristics of this built-up area. While the UK average sees property-related offences accounting for a larger share of total crimes, Coppull’s data shows a more balanced distribution, with violent and anti-social crimes making up the majority. This suggests that local factors, such as community policing strategies or the compact nature of the built-up area, may be playing a role in shaping these patterns. The reduction in violent crimes from June to July, combined with the low overall rate, indicates that residents in Coppull face a crime risk significantly lower than the national average, even when accounting for seasonal fluctuations.