The figures, from Public Health England, show which neighbourhoods saw an increase in cases for the seven days to December 3, 2020.
Preston, Chorley and South Ribble moved into Tier 3 along with the rest of Lancashire following the national lockdown on December 2.
Seven–day rates are expressed per 100,000 population and are calculated by dividing the seven day count by the area population and multiplying by 100,000.
Please note that the images used for illustrative purposes only and not linked to the data.
Below are all the areas in Preston, Chorley and South Ribble that recorded an increase in cases, listed from lowest to highest percentage increase.
9. Chorley Town & South
17 new cases were recorded in Chorley Town & South, up 60% in the seven days to December 3, 2020. The current rolling rate is 162.5 which is above the national average. Photo: Google
10. Ashton-on-Ribble & Larches
25 new cases were recorded in Ashton-on-Ribble & Larches, up 66.7% in the seven days to December 3, 2020. The current rolling rate is 234.4 which is above the national average.
11. Bamber Bridge West
7 new cases were recorded in Bamber Bridge West, up 75% in the seven days to December 3, 2020. The current rolling rate is 128.4 which is above the national average.
12. Grimsargh & Goosnargh
19 new cases were recorded in Grimsargh & Goosnargh, up 280% in the seven days to December 3, 2020. The current rolling rate is 296.0 which is above the national average.