DAWSON WALK, PR1 1NJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PR1 1NJ

DAWSON WALK, PR1 1NJ, Preston has recorded a total of 105 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 22.36 per 1,000 population. This PR1 1NJ crime rate stands in contrast to the broader PR1 postcode area, which has experienced 1222 crimes and a crime rate of 16.86 per 1,000 population (July 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this PR1 1NJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PR1 1NJ, encompassing approximately 4696 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (34) incidents (17.24% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (31) incidents (-22.50% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (10) incidents (42.86% increase)

PR1 1NJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Singleton Row with total crimes: 13
  • Fish Street with total crimes: 7
  • Melbourne Street with total crimes: 6

DAWSON WALK, PR1 1NJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 31 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3422.3617.24%
Anti-social behaviour317.24-22.50%
Criminal damage and arson106.6042.86%
Burglary52.13-37.50%
Drugs41.06-42.86%
Possession of weapons40.85100.00%
Shoplifting40.85-33.33%
Robbery30.850.00%
Public order30.64-62.50%
Other theft20.64-77.78%
Vehicle crime20.43-60.00%
Theft from the person10.430.00%
Other crime10.21-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.210.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4026.402.56%
Violence and sexual offences298.52-14.71%
Other theft96.1750.00%
Burglary81.92700.00%
Public order81.7060.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.70-41.67%
Drugs71.49250.00%
Shoplifting61.4920.00%
Vehicle crime51.28-16.67%
Other crime31.060.00%
Possession of weapons20.64100.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3926.4069.57%
Violence and sexual offences348.3047.83%
Criminal damage and arson127.2433.33%
Vehicle crime62.55-14.29%
Other theft61.280.00%
Robbery51.28150.00%
Public order51.06-16.67%
Bicycle theft51.06400.00%
Shoplifting51.060.00%
Other crime31.060.00%
Drugs20.64-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.43-50.00%
Burglary10.21-75.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2320.44-30.30%
Violence and sexual offences234.90-8.00%
Criminal damage and arson94.90-25.00%
Vehicle crime71.92250.00%
Public order61.490.00%
Other theft61.28-33.33%
Shoplifting51.28400.00%
Burglary41.060.00%
Drugs30.850.00%
Other crime30.64200.00%
Robbery20.64100.00%
Theft from the person20.43100.00%
Possession of weapons20.43100.00%
Bicycle theft10.430.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3321.2957.14%
Violence and sexual offences257.038.70%
Criminal damage and arson125.3250.00%
Other theft92.550.00%
Public order61.92500.00%
Burglary41.28100.00%
Drugs30.85-50.00%
Vehicle crime20.64-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.430.00%
Robbery10.210.00%
Theft from the person10.210.00%
Shoplifting10.21-50.00%
Other crime10.21-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.210.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2317.030.00%
Anti-social behaviour214.90-25.00%
Other theft94.4780.00%
Criminal damage and arson81.92-11.11%
Drugs61.70200.00%
Vehicle crime41.280.00%
Shoplifting20.85-66.67%
Other crime20.43100.00%
Burglary20.43-71.43%
Robbery10.430.00%
Public order10.21-80.00%
Bicycle theft10.21-50.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2818.7447.37%
Violence and sexual offences235.96-28.12%
Criminal damage and arson94.90-35.71%
Burglary71.92133.33%
Shoplifting61.4950.00%
Other theft51.2866.67%
Public order51.060.00%
Bicycle theft21.06100.00%
Drugs20.430.00%
Other crime10.430.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3219.80-3.03%
Anti-social behaviour196.81-47.22%
Criminal damage and arson144.05133.33%
Vehicle crime82.98-20.00%
Public order51.70-16.67%
Shoplifting41.06-66.67%
Other theft30.85-66.67%
Burglary30.6450.00%
Drugs20.64-33.33%
Theft from the person10.430.00%
Other crime10.21-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.210.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 33 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3626.6180.00%
Violence and sexual offences337.6650.00%
Shoplifting127.03200.00%
Vehicle crime102.55150.00%
Other theft92.1350.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.9250.00%
Public order61.280.00%
Drugs31.28-25.00%
Other crime30.640.00%
Burglary20.64-66.67%
Possession of weapons20.430.00%
Bicycle theft10.43-75.00%
Theft from the person10.210.00%
Robbery10.210.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2217.0322.22%
Anti-social behaviour204.68-23.08%
Burglary64.26-14.29%
Other theft61.2850.00%
Public order61.2820.00%
Drugs41.28-33.33%
Vehicle crime40.85100.00%
Shoplifting40.850.00%
Bicycle theft40.8533.33%
Criminal damage and arson40.85-42.86%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2618.95-29.73%
Violence and sexual offences185.54-40.00%
Burglary73.8340.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.49-36.36%
Drugs61.49200.00%
Public order51.28400.00%
Possession of weapons41.06300.00%
Shoplifting40.85100.00%
Other theft40.8533.33%
Bicycle theft30.85200.00%
Robbery20.640.00%
Vehicle crime20.43-66.67%
Theft from the person10.430.00%

In August 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3721.722.78%
Violence and sexual offences307.8836.36%
Criminal damage and arson116.3922.22%
Vehicle crime62.34-14.29%
Burglary51.2825.00%
Other crime31.060.00%
Other theft30.64-57.14%
Drugs20.64-60.00%
Shoplifting20.430.00%
Bicycle theft10.43-66.67%
Public order10.21-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.210.00%

In July 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3621.930.00%
Violence and sexual offences227.660.00%
Criminal damage and arson94.680.00%
Vehicle crime71.920.00%
Other theft71.490.00%
Drugs51.490.00%
Burglary41.060.00%
Public order30.850.00%
Bicycle theft30.640.00%
Theft from the person30.640.00%
Shoplifting20.640.00%
Robbery10.430.00%
Possession of weapons10.210.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 58 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.46 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
June 20248
May 20241
April 20244
March 20244
February 20242
January 20247
December 20233
November 20232
October 20236
September 20237
August 20235
July 20234

A total of 118 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.08 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202410
June 20247
May 202412
April 20249
March 202412
February 20248
January 20249
December 202314
November 20236
October 20234
September 20237
August 202311
July 20239

A total of 49 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.77 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20247
May 20242
April 20243
March 20243
February 20246
January 20242
December 20232
November 20233
October 20234
September 20236
August 20232
July 20235

A total of 10 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20242
March 20241
December 20231
November 20231
September 20231
July 20233

A total of 348 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 26.77 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202434
June 202429
May 202434
April 202423
March 202425
February 202423
January 202423
December 202332
November 202333
October 202322
September 202318
August 202330
July 202322

A total of 16 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
May 20245
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
November 20231
September 20232
July 20231

A total of 389 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 29.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202431
June 202440
May 202439
April 202423
March 202433
February 202421
January 202428
December 202319
November 202336
October 202320
September 202326
August 202337
July 202336

A total of 78 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20249
May 20246
April 20246
March 20249
February 20249
January 20245
December 20233
November 20239
October 20236
September 20234
August 20233
July 20237

A total of 63 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.25 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20245
May 20246
April 20247
March 20242
February 20244
December 20238
November 202310
October 20234
September 20232
August 20236
July 20237

A total of 21 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 18 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20242
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
November 20232
September 20234
August 20231
July 20231

A total of 57 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.38 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20246
May 20245
April 20245
March 20241
February 20242
January 20246
December 20234
November 202312
October 20234
September 20234
August 20232
July 20232

A total of 60 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20248
May 20245
April 20246
March 20246
February 20241
January 20245
December 20235
November 20236
October 20236
September 20235
August 20231
July 20233

A total of 24 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Singleton Row
    Total13
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Public order3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 2. Fish Street
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Other crime1
  • 3. Melbourne Street
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. Bishopgate
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Shoplifting2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Melling Street
    Total5
    Possession of weapons2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
  • 6. A6
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. A5071
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Rye Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
  • 9. Sizehouse Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 10. English Martyrs' Place
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Varley Street
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Egan Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
  • 13. Rodney Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Castle Street
    Total3
    Shoplifting2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 15. Stafford Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 16. Suffolk Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Parking Area
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Drugs1
  • 18. Meadow Street
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Stanleyfield Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 20. Bispham Street
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Patten Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 22. Adelphi Place
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 23. Moor Lane
    Total2
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Lancaster Road North
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. St Paul'S Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 26. St Paul'S Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 27. Sussex Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 28. St Barnabas' Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Elizabeth Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 30. Kinsella Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1