Crime Rates at Sandridge Avenue, Chorley, PR7 2PZ

Sandridge Avenue area has the 10th lowest crime rate of 37 local areas in Buckshaw & Whittle , and the 75th lowest crime rate of 370 local areas in Chorley .

This postcode forms a relatively safe pocket compared with the surrounding streets. Neighbouring areas record much higher crime levels, even though this postcode itself remains comparatively low-crime.

The overall crime rate in the area around Sandridge Avenue (PR7 2PZ) in the last 12 months was 22.9 per 1,000 residents and was 65.0% lower than the Buckshaw & Whittle average (65.3 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 2 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Burglary ( -50.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 2 (≈ 5.7 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 100.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -5.3% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Sandridge Avenue (PR7 2PZ), the main crime hotspot is near Mountbatten Road. Police recorded 22 crimes here, including 9 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.