ST IGNATIUS SQUARE, PR1 1TT Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PR1 1TT

ST IGNATIUS SQUARE, PR1 1TT, Preston has recorded a total of 140 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 31.85 per 1,000 population. This PR1 1TT 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 1TT crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PR1 1TT, encompassing approximately 4395 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (47) incidents (-4.08% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (41) incidents (-39.71% decrease)
  • Public order: (11) incidents (57.14% increase)

PR1 1TT Crime Hotspots

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

  • Market Street with total crimes: 10
  • Central Bus And Coach Station with total crimes: 10
  • Singleton Row with total crimes: 10

ST IGNATIUS SQUARE, PR1 1TT Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 47 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 41 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4731.85-4.08%
Anti-social behaviour4110.69-39.71%
Public order119.3357.14%
Drugs72.50133.33%
Vehicle crime71.59250.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.59-12.50%
Robbery51.59150.00%
Possession of weapons41.14-33.33%
Bicycle theft40.910.00%
Burglary30.91-72.73%
Other theft10.68-88.89%
Shoplifting10.23-90.00%
Theft from the person10.23-66.67%
Other crime10.230.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 68 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 49 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour6841.6333.33%
Violence and sexual offences4915.47-10.91%
Burglary1111.15120.00%
Shoplifting102.50100.00%
Other theft92.27125.00%
Criminal damage and arson82.05-11.11%
Public order71.82-36.36%
Possession of weapons61.5950.00%
Bicycle theft41.360.00%
Drugs30.91-25.00%
Theft from the person30.680.00%
Vehicle crime20.68-33.33%
Robbery20.45100.00%
Other crime10.45-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 55 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 51 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5535.0330.95%
Anti-social behaviour5112.51-20.31%
Public order1111.60-8.33%
Criminal damage and arson92.50-18.18%
Burglary52.05-16.67%
Shoplifting51.14-37.50%
Other theft41.14-60.00%
Drugs40.91-20.00%
Possession of weapons40.91300.00%
Vehicle crime30.91-50.00%
Other crime20.68100.00%
Robbery10.450.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 64 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 42 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour6438.223.23%
Violence and sexual offences4214.56-26.32%
Public order129.550.00%
Criminal damage and arson112.73-15.38%
Other theft102.5011.11%
Shoplifting82.27-11.11%
Vehicle crime61.8220.00%
Burglary61.36100.00%
Drugs51.3625.00%
Possession of weapons11.14-66.67%
Robbery10.23-83.33%
Other crime10.23-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.230.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 62 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 57 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour6242.3137.78%
Violence and sexual offences5714.1029.55%
Criminal damage and arson1312.9744.44%
Public order122.9671.43%
Other theft92.73-10.00%
Shoplifting92.0580.00%
Robbery62.050.00%
Vehicle crime51.36-37.50%
Drugs41.14-42.86%
Possession of weapons30.91200.00%
Burglary30.68-50.00%
Other crime20.68-60.00%
Bicycle theft10.45-66.67%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 45 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 44 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4534.81-15.09%
Violence and sexual offences4410.2415.79%
Other theft1010.0111.11%
Criminal damage and arson92.27-35.71%
Vehicle crime82.05300.00%
Drugs71.82-22.22%
Public order71.59-36.36%
Burglary61.590.00%
Shoplifting51.3666.67%
Other crime51.14150.00%
Theft from the person31.14200.00%
Bicycle theft30.68200.00%
Possession of weapons10.68-66.67%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 53 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 38 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5335.0312.77%
Violence and sexual offences3812.060.00%
Criminal damage and arson148.6427.27%
Public order113.1837.50%
Drugs92.50-18.18%
Other theft92.05-18.18%
Burglary62.0550.00%
Possession of weapons31.36200.00%
Shoplifting30.68-75.00%
Vehicle crime20.68-50.00%
Robbery20.45100.00%
Other crime20.45-33.33%
Theft from the person10.450.00%
Bicycle theft10.230.00%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 47 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 38 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4734.5811.90%
Violence and sexual offences3810.69-13.64%
Shoplifting128.6433.33%
Criminal damage and arson112.7310.00%
Drugs112.5037.50%
Other theft112.5083.33%
Public order82.5033.33%
Vehicle crime41.82300.00%
Burglary40.91-33.33%
Other crime30.9150.00%
Robbery10.680.00%
Theft from the person10.23-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.230.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 42 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4431.62-16.98%
Anti-social behaviour4210.0110.53%
Criminal damage and arson109.55-41.18%
Shoplifting92.27200.00%
Drugs82.0514.29%
Burglary61.82200.00%
Public order61.3620.00%
Other theft61.36-14.29%
Other crime21.36-33.33%
Bicycle theft20.45100.00%
Theft from the person20.450.00%
Vehicle crime10.45-85.71%
Robbery10.230.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 53 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 38 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5333.4420.45%
Anti-social behaviour3812.06-26.92%
Criminal damage and arson178.6488.89%
Vehicle crime73.87-22.22%
Other theft71.59-22.22%
Drugs71.59133.33%
Public order51.59-16.67%
Shoplifting31.14-72.73%
Other crime30.680.00%
Theft from the person20.680.00%
Burglary20.450.00%
Robbery10.450.00%
Possession of weapons10.230.00%
Bicycle theft10.23-66.67%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 52 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 44 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5235.03-3.70%
Violence and sexual offences4411.83-8.33%
Shoplifting1110.0137.50%
Other theft92.5012.50%
Vehicle crime92.0550.00%
Criminal damage and arson92.05-30.77%
Public order62.05-25.00%
Drugs31.36-40.00%
Bicycle theft30.6850.00%
Other crime30.680.00%
Theft from the person20.680.00%
Burglary20.45-50.00%
Robbery10.45-50.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 54 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 48 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5436.630.00%
Violence and sexual offences4812.280.00%
Criminal damage and arson1310.920.00%
Other theft82.960.00%
Shoplifting81.820.00%
Public order81.820.00%
Vehicle crime61.820.00%
Drugs51.360.00%
Burglary41.140.00%
Other crime30.910.00%
Bicycle theft20.680.00%
Robbery20.450.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 617 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 51.42 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 68 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202441
August 202468
July 202451
June 202464
May 202462
April 202445
March 202453
February 202447
January 202442
December 202338
November 202352
October 202354

A total of 73 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.08 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20243
July 20244
June 20245
May 20244
April 20247
March 20249
February 202411
January 20248
December 20237
November 20233
October 20235

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

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20246
July 20244
June 20241
May 20243
April 20241
March 20243
February 20241
December 20231

A total of 559 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 46.58 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 57 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202447
August 202449
July 202455
June 202442
May 202457
April 202444
March 202438
February 202438
January 202444
December 202353
November 202344
October 202348

A total of 60 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20242
July 20243
June 20246
May 20245
April 20248
March 20242
February 20244
January 20241
December 20237
November 20239
October 20236

A total of 131 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.92 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20248
July 20249
June 202411
May 202413
April 20249
March 202414
February 202411
January 202410
December 202317
November 20239
October 202313

A total of 104 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20247
July 202411
June 202412
May 202412
April 20247
March 202411
February 20248
January 20246
December 20235
November 20236
October 20238

A total of 23 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.09 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
July 20241
June 20241
May 20246
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 58 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.83 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 202411
July 20245
June 20246
May 20243
April 20246
March 20246
February 20244
January 20246
December 20232
November 20232
October 20234

A total of 22 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 93 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.75 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20249
July 20244
June 202410
May 20249
April 202410
March 20249
February 202411
January 20246
December 20237
November 20239
October 20238

A total of 84 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 202410
July 20245
June 20248
May 20249
April 20245
March 20243
February 202412
January 20249
December 20233
November 202311
October 20238

A total of 15 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
April 20243
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20232

A total of 28 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Market Street
    Total10
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Bicycle theft2
    Possession of weapons2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 2. Central Bus And Coach Station
    Total10
    Vehicle crime3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
  • 3. Singleton Row
    Total10
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Drugs2
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Nightclub
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Drugs2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 5. Bus/Coach Station
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Public order2
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. A6
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Egan Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Public order1
  • 8. Edmund Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Pole Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Nile Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 11. Hammond'S Row
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order1
  • 12. Bishopgate
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Frank Street
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Percy Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 15. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Bicycle theft1
  • 16. Sizehouse Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Lancaster Road North
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other crime1
  • 18. St Paul'S Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Great Hanover Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 20. Turner Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 21. East View
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Jutland Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 23. Edward Square
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Deepdale Street
    Total2
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Guild Row
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. St Paul'S Square
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Walker Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 28. Snow Hill
    Total2
    Public order2
  • 29. Atkinson Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Argyll Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1