Coppull Crime Rate September 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Coppull's September 2024 crime rate of 4.0 per 1,000 residents marks a striking contrast to the UK average of 7.7 per 1,000, placing the area 48.1% below national levels. This low rate reflects a broader pattern observed in similar built-up areas within Chorley, where community-focused policing and limited commercial activity contribute to sustained safety. The most prevalent crime category was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 36.4% of all reported incidents—significantly below the UK average of 2.6 per 1,000. This category saw a 7.7% month-on-month decline, potentially linked to seasonal transitions as university freshers returned to campus and local businesses adjusted to post-summer operations. Anti-social behaviour followed closely at 33.3% of total crimes, aligning with typical patterns in small communities where informal social controls often mitigate escalation. The seasonal context of September—marking the start of academic terms and the gradual return of students—may have influenced crime dynamics, though the absence of major spikes in theft or public order offences suggests a stable environment. Property crimes remained low, with only 8 incidents recorded, compared to 12 violent crimes, reflecting a balance skewed towards interpersonal conflicts rather than opportunistic theft. This profile is consistent with Coppull's character as a low-density built-up area with limited nightlife and retail presence, which typically correlates with lower rates of vehicle crime and shoplifting. While direct causal links, the seasonal timing of September—coinciding with back-to-school routines and shorter evenings—may have contributed to reduced opportunities for certain crimes, particularly those tied to after-hours activity. The overall picture illustrates a community where local policing efforts and the area's physical layout likely play a role in maintaining lower crime levels compared to national benchmarks.

September 2024 saw a dramatic 100% increase in vehicle crime, with one incident reported after none in August—a stark anomaly in an area typically recording minimal vehicle-related offences. This surge, though small in absolute terms, could signal shifting patterns linked to increased traffic during the academic term or unseasonal vehicle movements. Conversely, violence and sexual offences decreased by 7.7% (from 13 to 12 incidents), a decline consistent with historical trends in September following the return of students to local universities. The crime mix also shifted notably: anti-social behaviour (11 incidents) outpaced violent crime for the first time this year, potentially reflecting changes in community dynamics or reporting practices. While anti-social behaviour was 11% above the UK average, other categories like criminal damage and arson (29% below UK levels) and public order offences (82% below UK rates) demonstrated strong local safety outcomes. The absence of major theft spikes—despite the 100% increase in 'other theft'—suggests targeted incidents rather than broader trends, with only two such cases reported. These figures highlight a combination of seasonal factors and local conditions, with the 100% rise in vehicle crime standing out as the most unexpected development for the month.

Coppull's September 2024 crime rate of 4.0 per 1,000 residents represents a 10.0% increase from August's 3.6 per 1,000, yet remains significantly below the UK average. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 252 residents—a figure that, while illustrative of the area's low crime profile, must be contextualised within its population of 8,321. On a daily basis, the area experienced roughly one crime per day, a rate that would translate to 30 incidents over the 30-day period. This daily frequency is lower than the UK's average of 2.3 crimes per day per 1,000 residents. The population-scaled perspective reveals that residents of Coppull face a 1-in-252 chance of being directly affected by a reported crime in a given month—a statistic that underscores the area's relative safety compared to national benchmarks. This low exposure is particularly evident when considering the UK's average of 7.7 per 1,000, with Coppull's rate nearly half that figure. The comparison also highlights the area's performance in specific categories: for instance, violence and sexual offences (1.4 per 1,000) are 47% below the UK average, while anti-social behaviour (1.3 per 1,000) is 11% above—a nuanced reflection of local social dynamics. These figures, when paired with the 100% increase in vehicle crime, suggest a community where most crime prevention efforts are effective, though occasional anomalies like the surge in vehicle-related incidents warrant closer attention.