PR1 1LT Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PR1 1LT

PR1 1LT, Preston has recorded a total of 95 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 19.91 per 1,000 population. This PR1 1LT crime rate stands in contrast to the broader PR1 postcode area, which has experienced 1116 crimes and a crime rate of 15.40 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this PR1 1LT crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PR1 1LT, encompassing approximately 4770 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the PR1 1LT area, explore the PR1 1LT Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (26) incidents (8.33% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (22) incidents (-35.29% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (9) incidents (80.00% increase)

PR1 1LT Crime Hotspots

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

  • Singleton Row with total crimes: 10
  • Nightclub with total crimes: 6
  • Stocks Street with total crimes: 6

PR1 1LT Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2619.918.33%
Violence and sexual offences225.45-35.29%
Vehicle crime94.6180.00%
Criminal damage and arson91.89200.00%
Public order91.8950.00%
Robbery41.890.00%
Drugs40.840.00%
Shoplifting30.840.00%
Burglary30.63-72.73%
Other theft20.63-71.43%
Other crime20.42100.00%
Possession of weapons10.420.00%
Bicycle theft10.21-66.67%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3421.38-8.11%
Anti-social behaviour247.13-29.41%
Burglary115.03266.67%
Other theft72.3116.67%
Public order61.4750.00%
Vehicle crime51.2666.67%
Drugs41.05100.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.84-72.73%
Shoplifting30.6350.00%
Bicycle theft30.6350.00%
Theft from the person10.630.00%
Other crime10.210.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 34 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3723.488.82%
Anti-social behaviour347.76-22.73%
Criminal damage and arson117.1310.00%
Other theft62.31-33.33%
Robbery41.26300.00%
Public order40.84-63.64%
Vehicle crime30.84-50.00%
Possession of weapons30.6350.00%
Burglary30.63-66.67%
Drugs20.63-60.00%
Bicycle theft20.420.00%
Shoplifting20.42-75.00%
Other crime10.42-66.67%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 34 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4429.97-2.22%
Violence and sexual offences349.2213.33%
Public order117.130.00%
Criminal damage and arson102.31150.00%
Other theft92.1050.00%
Burglary91.89350.00%
Shoplifting81.890.00%
Vehicle crime61.6820.00%
Drugs51.2666.67%
Other crime31.0550.00%
Possession of weapons20.630.00%
Robbery10.42-75.00%
Theft from the person10.210.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 45 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4524.1087.50%
Violence and sexual offences309.433.45%
Shoplifting86.2960.00%
Other theft61.68-25.00%
Bicycle theft61.260.00%
Vehicle crime51.26-16.67%
Robbery41.05300.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.84-50.00%
Drugs30.84-25.00%
Burglary20.630.00%
Other crime20.42-33.33%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2921.38-25.64%
Anti-social behaviour246.08-29.41%
Criminal damage and arson85.03-33.33%
Other theft81.68-38.46%
Vehicle crime61.68-14.29%
Public order61.26-45.45%
Shoplifting51.26150.00%
Possession of weapons41.05300.00%
Drugs40.84300.00%
Other crime30.84200.00%
Theft from the person20.630.00%
Burglary20.42100.00%
Robbery10.420.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 34 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3925.9944.44%
Anti-social behaviour348.1717.24%
Other theft137.1330.00%
Criminal damage and arson122.7233.33%
Public order112.52266.67%
Vehicle crime72.3140.00%
Shoplifting21.47100.00%
Possession of weapons10.42-50.00%
Robbery10.210.00%
Drugs10.21-85.71%
Other crime10.210.00%
Bicycle theft10.21-50.00%
Burglary10.210.00%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2920.543.57%
Violence and sexual offences276.088.00%
Other theft105.6625.00%
Criminal damage and arson92.1050.00%
Drugs71.89250.00%
Vehicle crime51.47400.00%
Public order31.05-57.14%
Possession of weapons20.630.00%
Bicycle theft20.420.00%
Robbery10.420.00%
Shoplifting10.21-80.00%
Other crime10.21-66.67%
Burglary10.21-80.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2818.8675.00%
Violence and sexual offences255.87-26.47%
Other theft85.24166.67%
Public order71.680.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.47-70.00%
Burglary51.260.00%
Shoplifting51.0525.00%
Other crime31.05200.00%
Drugs20.63100.00%
Vehicle crime10.42-83.33%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3420.96-8.11%
Criminal damage and arson207.13185.71%
Anti-social behaviour164.19-50.00%
Public order73.35-12.50%
Vehicle crime61.47-33.33%
Burglary51.26400.00%
Shoplifting41.05-42.86%
Other theft30.84-57.14%
Possession of weapons20.63100.00%
Drugs10.42-75.00%
Other crime10.21-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.21-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 32 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3725.3637.04%
Anti-social behaviour327.7660.00%
Vehicle crime96.71350.00%
Public order81.8933.33%
Criminal damage and arson71.68-22.22%
Shoplifting71.4775.00%
Other theft71.4716.67%
Drugs41.4733.33%
Other crime30.84200.00%
Theft from the person20.63100.00%
Bicycle theft20.42-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.420.00%
Robbery10.210.00%
Burglary10.21-90.91%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2720.120.00%
Anti-social behaviour205.660.00%
Burglary114.190.00%
Criminal damage and arson92.310.00%
Bicycle theft61.890.00%
Public order61.260.00%
Other theft61.260.00%
Shoplifting41.260.00%
Drugs30.840.00%
Vehicle crime20.630.00%
Theft from the person10.420.00%
Other crime10.210.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 17 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20244
June 20241
May 20244
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
November 20231

A total of 64 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20245
July 20243
June 20246
May 20245
April 20246
March 20247
February 20245
January 20241
December 20236
November 20239
October 20232

A total of 375 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 31.25 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 39 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202422
August 202434
July 202437
June 202434
May 202430
April 202429
March 202439
February 202427
January 202425
December 202334
November 202337
October 202327

A total of 356 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 29.67 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 45 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202426
August 202424
July 202434
June 202444
May 202445
April 202424
March 202434
February 202429
January 202428
December 202316
November 202332
October 202320

A total of 108 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20243
July 202411
June 202410
May 20244
April 20248
March 202412
February 20249
January 20246
December 202320
November 20237
October 20239

A total of 40 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
July 20242
June 20245
May 20243
April 20244
March 20241
February 20247
January 20242
December 20231
November 20234
October 20233

A total of 16 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20243
June 20242
April 20244
March 20241
February 20242
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 78 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.09 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20246
July 20244
June 202411
April 20246
March 202411
February 20243
January 20247
December 20237
November 20238
October 20236

A total of 85 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.08 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20247
July 20246
June 20249
May 20246
April 20248
March 202413
February 202410
January 20248
December 20233
November 20237
October 20236

A total of 52 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
July 20242
June 20248
May 20248
April 20245
March 20242
February 20241
January 20245
December 20234
November 20237
October 20234

A total of 22 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 54 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 202411
July 20243
June 20249
May 20242
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20245
December 20235
November 20231
October 202311

A total of 24 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20242
May 20246
March 20241
February 20242
December 20231
November 20232
October 20236

A total of 7 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
April 20242
November 20232
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the PR1 1LT postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Singleton Row
    Total10
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Drugs2
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 2. Nightclub
    Total6
    Shoplifting2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Stocks Street
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. Hawkins Close
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 5. Lovat Road
    Total4
    Robbery2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Frank Street
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Sizehouse Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Moss Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
  • 9. Moor Lane
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Lancaster Road North
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other crime1
  • 11. Castle Street
    Total3
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Vernon Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Arkwright Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 14. Great Hanover Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 15. Walker Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 16. Snow Hill
    Total2
    Public order2
  • 17. Rodney Street
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Atkinson Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Appleby Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 20. Thorpe Close
    Total2
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 21. English Martyrs' Place
    Total2
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 22. Elliott Close
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Eversleigh Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Rye Street
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 25. North Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 26. Emmett Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 27. Elizabeth Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 28. Parking Area
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 29. Patten Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 30. Hope Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1