Total Crime Rate
69.2 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Pear Tree Road area has the 17th highest crime rate of 74 local areas in Croston, Mawdesley & Euxton South , and the 156th highest crime rate of 370 local areas in Chorley .
At least one of the neighbouring streets has high or very high crime levels. However, overall crime around this postcode is more mixed, with some nearby areas experiencing lower crime.
The overall crime rate in the area around Pear Tree Road (PR26 9HU) in the last 12 months was 69.2 per 1,000 residents and was 14.6% higher than the Croston, Mawdesley & Euxton South average (60.4 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 7 offences recorded. The least common crime was Bicycle theft with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 150.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 8 (≈ 30.8 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 14.3% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -37.4% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Pear Tree Road (PR26 9HU), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Croston, where police recorded 15 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Peartree Road (4 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.
View Crime In Croston, Mawdesley & Euxton South| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Croston | Local resolution |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Croston | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Other crime | Bramblewood | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Dalton Fold | Under investigation |
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