Coppull Crime Rate October 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Coppull’s overall crime rate in October 2024 stood at 6.5 per 1,000 residents, a figure 19.8% below the UK average of 8.1 per 1,000. This relatively low rate positions the area as safer than the national average, though the month-on-month increase from 4.0 per 1,000 in September raises questions about underlying factors. The most prevalent crime types were anti-social behaviour (31.5% of total incidents), violence and sexual offences (27.8%), and criminal damage and arson (11.1%). These patterns align with the area’s character as a built-up district within Chorley, where community interactions and property-related disputes may contribute to anti-social behaviour. Seasonal influences are likely at play, as October’s darker evenings and Halloween could exacerbate public order issues and anti-social activity. Meanwhile, the area’s low rates of shoplifting and vehicle crime—72% and 57% below UK averages, respectively—suggest effective local measures or a demographic profile less prone to such offences. The balance between property and violent crimes also reflects a mix of urban and semi-rural dynamics, with anti-social behaviour and criminal damage dominating over more targeted crimes. While the overall rate remains reassuringly low, the month-on-month surge highlights the need to monitor trends closely, particularly in public order and burglary, which saw significant jumps.

October 2024 saw a stark rise in public order offences, which tripled from one to three incidents—a 200% increase—possibly linked to Halloween and darker evenings. Shoplifting, previously unreported, rose to two cases, a 100% increase, suggesting seasonal or situational factors affecting retail areas. Burglary also doubled from zero to four, a 100% jump, which may reflect increased home vulnerability during the month. Anti-social behaviour remained 55% above the UK average, with 17 incidents reported, while shoplifting and vehicle crime were 72% and 57% below UK rates respectively. These divergent trends illustrate a complex mix of local pressures and effective policing in certain categories. The increase in public order offences, in particular, could signal heightened community tensions or the impact of seasonal events, offering a concrete data point for residents to monitor.

Coppull’s crime rate in October 2024 rose sharply by 63.5% compared to the previous month’s rate of 4.0 per 1,000, reaching 6.5 per 1,000. This increase, while significant, still places the area 19.8% below the UK average of 8.1 per 1,000. On a daily basis, the area experienced roughly two crimes per day in October, a figure that, while low, reflects a notable uptick from September. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 154 residents, a monthly exposure rate that underscores the relatively low overall crime levels despite the recent rise. This statistic, when considered alongside the local population of 8,321, suggests that the area remains safer than the national average, though the month-on-month surge indicates a need for closer attention to emerging trends. The population context further highlights that even with the increase, the likelihood of any given resident experiencing crime remains modest, though the shift in crime patterns warrants analysis.