PRESTON BROOK CLOSE, HR8 2FL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in HR8 2FL

PRESTON BROOK CLOSE, HR8 2FL, Herefordshire, County of has recorded a total of 8 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 3.06 per 1,000 population. This HR8 2FL crime rate stands in contrast to the broader HR8 postcode area, which has experienced 50 crimes and a crime rate of 3.67 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this HR8 2FL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around HR8 2FL, encompassing approximately 2612 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (66.67% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (2) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Burglary: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

HR8 2FL Crime Hotspots

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

  • The Leasowes with total crimes: 3
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 2
  • Masefield Avenue with total crimes: 1

PRESTON BROOK CLOSE, HR8 2FL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour53.0666.67%
Violence and sexual offences21.91-50.00%
Burglary10.770.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences44.9833.33%
Anti-social behaviour31.53-50.00%
Shoplifting31.150.00%
Other theft21.150.00%
Other crime10.770.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour65.36100.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.30-25.00%
Shoplifting31.150.00%
Public order21.15100.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences45.36-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.53-40.00%
Shoplifting31.15-57.14%
Bicycle theft21.150.00%
Burglary10.77-66.67%
Public order10.38-66.67%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting710.330.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.6866.67%
Violence and sexual offences51.9125.00%
Burglary31.910.00%
Public order31.15200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.150.00%
Drugs10.770.00%
Other theft10.380.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.44-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour31.530.00%
Other crime11.150.00%
Public order10.380.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences63.830.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.3050.00%
Burglary11.150.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Possession of weapons, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour22.300.00%
Possession of weapons10.770.00%
Other theft10.38-50.00%
Shoplifting10.380.00%
Other crime10.380.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences22.68-60.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.770.00%
Other theft20.77100.00%
Burglary10.770.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences53.83150.00%
Other theft11.910.00%
Bicycle theft10.380.00%
Shoplifting10.380.00%
Vehicle crime10.380.00%
Drugs10.380.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour43.44100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.530.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.77-66.67%
Other crime10.770.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.210.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.300.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.770.00%
Other theft10.770.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 38 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.45 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20243
June 20246
May 20243
April 20245
March 20243
February 20243
January 20242
December 20232
October 20234
September 20232

A total of 43 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.91 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20244
June 20243
May 20244
April 20245
March 20244
February 20246
December 20232
November 20235
October 20232
September 20236

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241
April 20243
February 20241
December 20231

A total of 8 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
April 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
March 20241
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 18 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20243
May 20243
April 20247
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 7 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
May 20241
April 20243
March 20241

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
November 20231

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
November 20231

A total of 6 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241

A total of 1 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the HR8 2FL postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. The Leasowes
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 2. Petrol Station
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Masefield Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Callow End
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. St George Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1