PR4 Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PR4

PR4, Preston has recorded a total of 384 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.84 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this PR4 crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around PR4, encompassing approximately 65753 residents.

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (144) incidents (8.27% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (109) incidents (-28.29% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (27) incidents (-20.59% decrease)

PR4 Crime Hotspots

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

  • Police Station with total crimes: 15
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 9
  • Langton Road with total crimes: 8

PR4 Crime Map

Postcodes in PR4

The postcode district are associated with the PR4, and there are total 0 postcode areas (listed below). The PR4 has a total of postcodes overall.

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 144 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 109 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1445.848.27%
Violence and sexual offences1092.19-28.29%
Criminal damage and arson271.66-20.59%
Other theft230.4153.33%
Shoplifting180.3580.00%
Other crime170.2721.43%
Public order150.260.00%
Vehicle crime110.23-42.11%
Burglary100.17-41.18%
Bicycle theft40.150.00%
Drugs30.06-25.00%
Possession of weapons20.050.00%
Theft from the person10.030.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 152 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 133 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1526.360.66%
Anti-social behaviour1332.3115.65%
Criminal damage and arson342.020.00%
Vehicle crime190.52-20.83%
Burglary170.296.25%
Public order150.2625.00%
Other theft150.23-21.05%
Other crime140.23-26.32%
Shoplifting100.2125.00%
Bicycle theft40.150.00%
Drugs40.06100.00%
Robbery10.060.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 151 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 115 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1516.166.34%
Anti-social behaviour1152.3022.34%
Criminal damage and arson341.7513.33%
Vehicle crime240.52140.00%
Other theft190.3718.75%
Other crime190.2958.33%
Burglary160.29128.57%
Public order120.2450.00%
Shoplifting80.18-20.00%
Possession of weapons40.12100.00%
Drugs20.06-50.00%
Theft from the person10.030.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 142 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 94 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1425.117.58%
Anti-social behaviour942.16-7.84%
Criminal damage and arson301.4357.89%
Other theft160.46-5.88%
Other crime120.2450.00%
Vehicle crime100.18-28.57%
Shoplifting100.15-9.09%
Public order80.150.00%
Burglary70.12-58.82%
Drugs40.11100.00%
Possession of weapons20.06100.00%
Bicycle theft10.030.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 132 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 102 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1325.08-18.01%
Anti-social behaviour1022.01-5.56%
Criminal damage and arson191.55-24.00%
Other theft170.290.00%
Burglary170.26183.33%
Vehicle crime140.26-17.65%
Shoplifting110.2137.50%
Other crime80.170.00%
Public order80.12-52.94%
Robbery30.120.00%
Drugs20.05-71.43%
Possession of weapons10.03-66.67%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 161 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 108 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1615.7517.52%
Anti-social behaviour1082.4525.58%
Criminal damage and arson251.64-10.71%
Other theft170.38-10.53%
Vehicle crime170.2641.67%
Public order170.2630.77%
Shoplifting80.26-38.46%
Other crime80.12-27.27%
Drugs70.12600.00%
Burglary60.11-57.14%
Possession of weapons30.09-40.00%
Theft from the person10.050.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 137 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 86 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1375.17-6.16%
Anti-social behaviour862.08-1.15%
Criminal damage and arson281.3121.74%
Other theft190.4390.00%
Burglary140.29180.00%
Shoplifting130.21160.00%
Public order130.20-18.75%
Vehicle crime120.2033.33%
Other crime110.18175.00%
Possession of weapons50.17400.00%
Bicycle theft10.080.00%
Drugs10.02-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 146 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 87 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1464.7111.45%
Anti-social behaviour872.22-14.71%
Criminal damage and arson231.3235.29%
Public order160.3533.33%
Other theft100.24-28.57%
Vehicle crime90.15-35.71%
Shoplifting50.14-54.55%
Burglary50.08-58.33%
Other crime40.08-42.86%
Robbery20.060.00%
Drugs20.03100.00%
Possession of weapons10.030.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 131 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 102 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1314.91-9.03%
Anti-social behaviour1021.99-12.82%
Criminal damage and arson171.55-41.38%
Other theft140.26-30.00%
Vehicle crime140.2140.00%
Public order120.2120.00%
Burglary120.1820.00%
Shoplifting110.1810.00%
Other crime70.17-36.36%
Robbery20.11100.00%
Drugs10.03-80.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 144 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 117 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1445.696.67%
Anti-social behaviour1172.19-24.03%
Criminal damage and arson291.7845.00%
Other theft200.4433.33%
Other crime110.30-21.43%
Burglary100.17-33.33%
Public order100.150.00%
Shoplifting100.15100.00%
Vehicle crime100.1542.86%
Drugs50.15400.00%
Possession of weapons40.08100.00%
Bicycle theft30.06200.00%
Robbery10.050.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 154 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 135 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1545.79-8.88%
Violence and sexual offences1352.342.27%
Criminal damage and arson202.05-28.57%
Burglary150.300.00%
Other theft150.237.14%
Other crime140.2327.27%
Public order100.21-33.33%
Vehicle crime70.15-84.09%
Shoplifting50.11-44.44%
Possession of weapons20.080.00%
Drugs10.03-80.00%
Robbery10.020.00%
Theft from the person10.020.00%
Bicycle theft10.020.00%

In August 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 169 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 132 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1696.7827.07%
Violence and sexual offences1322.578.20%
Vehicle crime442.01300.00%
Criminal damage and arson280.67-3.45%
Burglary150.43-21.05%
Public order150.23-21.05%
Other theft140.23-46.15%
Other crime110.21-56.00%
Shoplifting90.17-43.75%
Drugs50.1466.67%
Possession of weapons20.080.00%
Bicycle theft10.03-66.67%
Robbery10.02-50.00%

In July 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 133 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 122 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1336.250.00%
Violence and sexual offences1222.020.00%
Criminal damage and arson291.860.00%
Other theft260.440.00%
Other crime250.400.00%
Burglary190.380.00%
Public order190.290.00%
Shoplifting160.290.00%
Vehicle crime110.240.00%
Bicycle theft30.170.00%
Drugs30.050.00%
Robbery20.050.00%
Possession of weapons20.030.00%
Theft from the person10.030.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 1544 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 118.77 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 169 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2024144
June 2024133
May 2024115
April 202494
March 2024102
February 2024108
January 202486
December 202387
November 2023102
October 2023117
September 2023154
August 2023169
July 2023133

A total of 170 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 13.08 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202415
June 202415
May 202412
April 20248
March 20248
February 202417
January 202413
December 202316
November 202312
October 202310
September 202310
August 202315
July 202319

A total of 1794 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 138.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 161 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2024109
June 2024152
May 2024151
April 2024142
March 2024132
February 2024161
January 2024137
December 2023146
November 2023131
October 2023144
September 2023135
August 2023132
July 2023122

A total of 225 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 17.31 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202423
June 202415
May 202419
April 202416
March 202417
February 202417
January 202419
December 202310
November 202314
October 202320
September 202315
August 202314
July 202326

A total of 202 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 15.54 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202411
June 202419
May 202424
April 202410
March 202414
February 202417
January 202412
December 20239
November 202314
October 202310
September 20237
August 202344
July 202311

A total of 343 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 26.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202427
June 202434
May 202434
April 202430
March 202419
February 202425
January 202428
December 202323
November 202317
October 202329
September 202320
August 202328
July 202329

A total of 18 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20244
April 20241
January 20241
October 20233
September 20231
August 20231
July 20233

A total of 163 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.54 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202410
June 202417
May 202416
April 20247
March 202417
February 20246
January 202414
December 20235
November 202312
October 202310
September 202315
August 202315
July 202319

A total of 134 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.31 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202418
June 202410
May 20248
April 202410
March 202411
February 20248
January 202413
December 20235
November 202311
October 202310
September 20235
August 20239
July 202316

A total of 28 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.55 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
May 20244
April 20242
March 20241
February 20243
January 20245
December 20231
October 20234
September 20232
August 20232
July 20232

A total of 161 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.38 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202417
June 202414
May 202419
April 202412
March 20248
February 20248
January 202411
December 20234
November 20237
October 202311
September 202314
August 202311
July 202325

A total of 40 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.08 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20244
May 20242
April 20244
March 20242
February 20247
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20235
September 20231
August 20235
July 20233

A total of 5 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
February 20241
September 20231
July 20231

A total of 13 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
March 20243
December 20232
November 20232
October 20231
September 20231
August 20231
July 20232

Crime by Location in July 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the PR4 postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Police Station
    Total15
    Anti-social behaviour10
    Other crime4
    Drugs1
  • 2. Parking Area
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 3. Langton Road
    Total8
    Other theft3
    Shoplifting3
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 4. Wiltshire Mews
    Total7
    Shoplifting4
    Bicycle theft2
    Burglary1
  • 5. Dugdales Close
    Total6
    Shoplifting6
  • 6. School Lane
    Total5
    Vehicle crime2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
  • 7. Downy Close
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 8. Canberra Lane
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Bicycle theft1
    Public order1
  • 9. Santon Close
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 10. Liverpool Old Road
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Other crime1
  • 11. Tabley Lane
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour4
  • 12. Hoyle'S Lane
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour4
  • 13. The Evergreens
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Possession of weapons1
  • 14. Blackpool Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 15. Stanagate
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Petrol Station
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 17. Ribble View Close
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 18. Mill Lane
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Other crime1
  • 19. Bankfield Close
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour4
  • 20. Rowan Place
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 21. Royal Avenue
    Total4
    Burglary2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Birley Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Bryning Lane
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 24. Daisyfields
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Sandy Lane
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 26. Hereford Grove
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 27. Hambleton Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Canberraway
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Thisleton Place
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 30. Prison
    Total3
    Other crime1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1