PR2 Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PR2

PR2, Preston has recorded a total of 812 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.16 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this PR2 crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around PR2, encompassing approximately 79918 residents.

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (243) incidents (-5.81% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (237) incidents (-11.24% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (81) incidents (15.71% increase)

PR2 Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 31
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 18
  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 18

PR2 Crime Map

Postcodes in PR2

The postcode district are associated with the PR2, and there are total 0 postcode areas (listed below). The PR2 has a total of postcodes overall.

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 243 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 237 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences24310.16-5.81%
Anti-social behaviour2373.04-11.24%
Criminal damage and arson812.9715.71%
Vehicle crime501.01-29.58%
Other theft430.63-17.31%
Public order350.54-27.08%
Shoplifting340.44-19.05%
Burglary280.43-40.43%
Other crime240.359.09%
Bicycle theft130.30-7.14%
Drugs110.16-38.89%
Robbery70.14-12.50%
Possession of weapons60.09-45.45%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 267 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 258 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour26711.66-2.20%
Violence and sexual offences2583.344.88%
Vehicle crime713.2377.50%
Criminal damage and arson700.894.48%
Other theft520.88-7.14%
Public order480.659.09%
Burglary470.60176.47%
Shoplifting420.59-40.85%
Other crime220.5337.50%
Drugs180.28157.14%
Bicycle theft140.2340.00%
Possession of weapons110.18-8.33%
Robbery80.1414.29%
Theft from the person40.10-20.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 273 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 246 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour27310.90-0.36%
Violence and sexual offences2463.42-1.60%
Shoplifting713.0842.00%
Criminal damage and arson670.8921.82%
Other theft560.8416.67%
Public order440.70-13.73%
Vehicle crime400.5511.11%
Burglary170.50-37.04%
Other crime160.21-36.00%
Possession of weapons120.209.09%
Bicycle theft100.15-9.09%
Drugs70.13-30.00%
Robbery70.0940.00%
Theft from the person50.09400.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 274 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 250 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour27410.694.98%
Violence and sexual offences2503.43-14.38%
Criminal damage and arson553.13-21.43%
Public order510.6924.39%
Shoplifting500.64-7.41%
Other theft480.63-7.69%
Vehicle crime360.60-16.28%
Burglary270.45-35.71%
Other crime250.344.17%
Possession of weapons110.3157.14%
Bicycle theft110.1410.00%
Drugs100.140.00%
Robbery50.130.00%
Theft from the person10.06-85.71%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 292 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 261 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences29211.4932.73%
Anti-social behaviour2613.655.67%
Criminal damage and arson703.2722.81%
Shoplifting540.8868.75%
Other theft520.68-23.53%
Vehicle crime430.6510.26%
Burglary420.5475.00%
Public order410.530.00%
Other crime240.519.09%
Bicycle theft100.30150.00%
Drugs100.13-44.44%
Possession of weapons70.1316.67%
Theft from the person70.09133.33%
Robbery50.090.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 247 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 220 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2479.8434.97%
Violence and sexual offences2203.09-14.73%
Other theft682.7574.36%
Criminal damage and arson570.85-18.57%
Public order410.7113.89%
Vehicle crime390.5121.88%
Shoplifting320.4968.42%
Burglary240.40-7.69%
Other crime220.3015.79%
Drugs180.285.88%
Possession of weapons60.2320.00%
Robbery50.08-37.50%
Bicycle theft40.06-50.00%
Theft from the person30.050.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 258 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 183 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2589.0144.94%
Anti-social behaviour1833.2327.97%
Criminal damage and arson702.2925.00%
Other theft390.88-17.02%
Public order360.4963.64%
Vehicle crime320.45-8.57%
Burglary260.40-21.21%
Other crime190.3372.73%
Shoplifting190.24171.43%
Drugs170.2421.43%
Robbery80.21300.00%
Bicycle theft80.1033.33%
Possession of weapons50.10-61.54%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 178 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 143 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1787.11-14.42%
Anti-social behaviour1432.23-17.34%
Criminal damage and arson561.793.70%
Other theft470.709.30%
Vehicle crime350.599.38%
Burglary330.44-2.94%
Public order220.41-52.17%
Drugs140.28-54.84%
Possession of weapons130.1818.18%
Other crime110.16-26.67%
Shoplifting70.14-61.11%
Bicycle theft60.0950.00%
Robbery20.080.00%
Theft from the person10.03-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 208 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 173 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2088.42-9.17%
Anti-social behaviour1732.6019.31%
Criminal damage and arson542.168.00%
Public order460.6821.05%
Other theft430.58-14.00%
Burglary340.54-8.11%
Vehicle crime320.43-47.54%
Drugs310.40138.46%
Shoplifting180.39-28.00%
Other crime150.23-6.25%
Possession of weapons110.1957.14%
Bicycle theft40.14100.00%
Robbery20.05-50.00%
Theft from the person20.03-33.33%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 229 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 145 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2298.51-6.91%
Anti-social behaviour1452.87-15.70%
Vehicle crime611.81-3.17%
Criminal damage and arson500.76-16.67%
Other theft500.63-9.09%
Public order380.632.70%
Burglary370.4848.00%
Shoplifting250.4656.25%
Other crime160.3114.29%
Drugs130.20-23.53%
Possession of weapons70.16-36.36%
Robbery40.09100.00%
Theft from the person30.05200.00%
Bicycle theft20.04-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 246 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 172 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2469.05-0.81%
Anti-social behaviour1723.08-20.74%
Vehicle crime632.1531.25%
Criminal damage and arson600.79-20.00%
Other theft550.750.00%
Public order370.6923.33%
Burglary250.46-13.79%
Drugs170.3188.89%
Shoplifting160.21-20.00%
Other crime140.200.00%
Possession of weapons110.1837.50%
Bicycle theft40.14-33.33%
Robbery20.05-33.33%
Theft from the person10.030.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 248 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 217 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2489.530.00%
Anti-social behaviour2173.100.00%
Criminal damage and arson752.720.00%
Other theft550.940.00%
Vehicle crime480.690.00%
Public order300.600.00%
Burglary290.380.00%
Shoplifting200.360.00%
Other crime140.250.00%
Drugs90.180.00%
Possession of weapons80.110.00%
Bicycle theft60.100.00%
Robbery30.080.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 2592 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 216.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 274 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024237
August 2024267
July 2024273
June 2024274
May 2024261
April 2024247
March 2024183
February 2024143
January 2024173
December 2023145
November 2023172
October 2023217

A total of 2876 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 239.67 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 292 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024243
August 2024258
July 2024246
June 2024250
May 2024292
April 2024220
March 2024258
February 2024178
January 2024208
December 2023229
November 2023246
October 2023248

A total of 608 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 50.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 68 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202443
August 202452
July 202456
June 202448
May 202452
April 202468
March 202439
February 202447
January 202443
December 202350
November 202355
October 202355

A total of 550 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 45.83 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 71 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202450
August 202471
July 202440
June 202436
May 202443
April 202439
March 202432
February 202435
January 202432
December 202361
November 202363
October 202348

A total of 765 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 63.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 81 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202481
August 202470
July 202467
June 202455
May 202470
April 202457
March 202470
February 202456
January 202454
December 202350
November 202360
October 202375

A total of 369 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 30.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 47 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202428
August 202447
July 202417
June 202427
May 202442
April 202424
March 202426
February 202433
January 202434
December 202337
November 202325
October 202329

A total of 469 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 39.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 51 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202435
August 202448
July 202444
June 202451
May 202441
April 202441
March 202436
February 202422
January 202446
December 202338
November 202337
October 202330

A total of 388 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 32.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 71 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202434
August 202442
July 202471
June 202450
May 202454
April 202432
March 202419
February 20247
January 202418
December 202325
November 202316
October 202320

A total of 222 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202424
August 202422
July 202416
June 202425
May 202424
April 202422
March 202419
February 202411
January 202415
December 202316
November 202314
October 202314

A total of 58 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.83 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20248
July 20247
June 20245
May 20245
April 20245
March 20248
February 20242
January 20242
December 20234
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 92 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202414
July 202410
June 202411
May 202410
April 20244
March 20248
February 20246
January 20244
December 20232
November 20234
October 20236

A total of 108 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 202411
July 202412
June 202411
May 20247
April 20246
March 20245
February 202413
January 202411
December 20237
November 202311
October 20238

A total of 175 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.58 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202418
July 20247
June 202410
May 202410
April 202418
March 202417
February 202414
January 202431
December 202313
November 202317
October 20239

A total of 27 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20245
June 20241
May 20247
April 20243
February 20241
January 20242
December 20233
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the PR2 postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total31
    Violence and sexual offences13
    Anti-social behaviour10
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Drugs2
    Burglary1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
    Shoplifting1
  • 2. Supermarket
    Total18
    Shoplifting9
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Other theft3
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total18
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Bicycle theft4
    Shoplifting3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Other theft2
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Grange Avenue
    Total16
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Pedders Way
    Total14
    Anti-social behaviour9
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 6. Petrol Station
    Total13
    Shoplifting5
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Vehicle crime1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Grafton Road
    Total12
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Shoplifting4
    Drugs1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 8. Walton'S Parade
    Total10
    Anti-social behaviour7
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
  • 9. Cowley Road
    Total8
    Criminal damage and arson4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 10. Ainslie Road
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 11. Ladyman Street
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 12. Whinfield Place
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Mimosa Road
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 14. Westfield Drive
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 15. Rough Hey Road
    Total6
    Other theft3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. A5085
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Plungington Road
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 18. Tulketh Crescent
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Possession of weapons1
    Robbery1
  • 19. Bay Road
    Total5
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Wookey Close
    Total5
    Shoplifting3
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 21. Cypress Close
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 22. Grange Place
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Maple Grove
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 24. Birkdale Drive
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Public order1
  • 26. Esher Pond
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Good Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Burglary2
  • 28. Hatfield Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other theft1
  • 29. Trawden Crescent
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Garsdale Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1