PR1 2ES Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PR1 2ES

PR1 2ES, Preston has recorded a total of 269 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 79.78 per 1,000 population. This PR1 2ES 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 2ES crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PR1 2ES, encompassing approximately 3371 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the PR1 2ES area, explore the PR1 2ES Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the PR1 2ES area, visit the PR1 2ES House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (70) incidents (-27.08% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (65) incidents (-23.53% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (37) incidents (-7.50% decrease)

PR1 2ES Crime Hotspots

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

  • Nightclub with total crimes: 50
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 20
  • Theatre Street with total crimes: 15

PR1 2ES Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 70 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 65 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour7079.78-27.08%
Violence and sexual offences6520.76-23.53%
Shoplifting3719.28-7.50%
Public order2310.9764.29%
Drugs126.8233.33%
Other theft113.56-8.33%
Criminal damage and arson103.2625.00%
Bicycle theft92.9728.57%
Burglary82.67-46.67%
Vehicle crime72.37250.00%
Robbery72.08600.00%
Possession of weapons52.0825.00%
Other crime31.480.00%
Theft from the person20.89-50.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 96 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 85 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour9688.081.05%
Violence and sexual offences8528.47-1.16%
Shoplifting4025.2133.33%
Burglary1511.86200.00%
Public order144.45-30.00%
Other theft124.15-7.69%
Drugs93.56-35.71%
Criminal damage and arson82.67-38.46%
Bicycle theft72.37133.33%
Possession of weapons42.08-33.33%
Theft from the person41.190.00%
Vehicle crime21.190.00%
Robbery10.59-66.67%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 95 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 86 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour9588.08-10.38%
Violence and sexual offences8628.171.18%
Shoplifting3025.51-49.15%
Public order208.905.26%
Drugs145.9327.27%
Criminal damage and arson134.15-35.00%
Other theft133.86-23.53%
Possession of weapons63.8620.00%
Burglary51.78-44.44%
Theft from the person41.48100.00%
Other crime31.19-25.00%
Robbery30.89-50.00%
Bicycle theft30.890.00%
Vehicle crime20.89-60.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 106 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 85 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour106104.10-5.36%
Violence and sexual offences8531.44-4.49%
Shoplifting5925.21-4.84%
Criminal damage and arson2017.5025.00%
Public order195.93-5.00%
Other theft175.6313.33%
Drugs115.0437.50%
Burglary93.26-18.18%
Robbery62.670.00%
Vehicle crime51.780.00%
Possession of weapons51.48-37.50%
Other crime41.48100.00%
Bicycle theft31.190.00%
Theft from the person20.89-33.33%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 112 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 89 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour112106.7724.44%
Violence and sexual offences8933.229.88%
Shoplifting6226.40-11.43%
Public order2018.39-4.76%
Criminal damage and arson165.9377.78%
Other theft154.750.00%
Burglary114.4583.33%
Drugs83.26-33.33%
Possession of weapons82.37166.67%
Robbery62.37-14.29%
Vehicle crime51.780.00%
Bicycle theft31.48-40.00%
Theft from the person30.89-57.14%
Other crime20.89-60.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 90 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 81 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour9099.651.12%
Violence and sexual offences8126.6912.50%
Shoplifting7024.0245.83%
Public order2120.760.00%
Other theft156.23-11.76%
Drugs124.45-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson93.56-52.63%
Theft from the person72.6775.00%
Robbery72.0816.67%
Burglary62.08-25.00%
Vehicle crime51.7825.00%
Other crime51.4825.00%
Bicycle theft51.48400.00%
Possession of weapons31.480.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 89 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 72 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour8992.24-4.30%
Violence and sexual offences7226.40-2.70%
Shoplifting4821.35-18.64%
Public order2114.245.00%
Criminal damage and arson196.23-17.39%
Other theft175.63-29.17%
Drugs155.04-34.78%
Burglary84.4560.00%
Robbery62.37200.00%
Other crime41.78-33.33%
Vehicle crime41.1933.33%
Theft from the person41.1933.33%
Possession of weapons31.1950.00%
Bicycle theft10.890.00%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 93 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 74 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour93100.246.90%
Violence and sexual offences7427.580.00%
Shoplifting5921.9537.21%
Other theft2417.50118.18%
Criminal damage and arson237.12109.09%
Drugs236.8235.29%
Public order206.8281.82%
Other crime65.93200.00%
Burglary51.78-16.67%
Theft from the person31.480.00%
Vehicle crime30.89-40.00%
Possession of weapons20.89-33.33%
Robbery20.59-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.590.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 87 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 74 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour8782.45-19.44%
Violence and sexual offences7425.80-31.48%
Shoplifting4321.957.50%
Drugs1712.75-15.00%
Public order115.04-42.11%
Other theft113.26-15.38%
Criminal damage and arson113.26-38.89%
Burglary63.26-40.00%
Vehicle crime51.78-37.50%
Robbery41.4833.33%
Possession of weapons31.19-57.14%
Theft from the person30.890.00%
Other crime20.89-60.00%
Bicycle theft10.590.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 108 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 108 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour108107.6617.39%
Violence and sexual offences10832.0331.71%
Shoplifting4032.03-29.82%
Drugs2011.86150.00%
Public order195.9326.67%
Criminal damage and arson185.63-25.00%
Other theft135.3485.71%
Burglary103.86233.33%
Vehicle crime82.97-33.33%
Possession of weapons72.37250.00%
Other crime52.0825.00%
Robbery31.480.00%
Theft from the person30.89-57.14%
Bicycle theft10.89-75.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 92 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 82 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour9294.01-15.60%
Violence and sexual offences8227.295.13%
Shoplifting5724.32-6.56%
Criminal damage and arson2416.9041.18%
Public order157.1236.36%
Vehicle crime124.45140.00%
Drugs83.56-38.46%
Other theft72.37-36.36%
Theft from the person72.0840.00%
Bicycle theft42.0833.33%
Other crime41.19100.00%
Burglary31.19-25.00%
Possession of weapons20.89100.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 109 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 78 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour10996.390.00%
Violence and sexual offences7832.330.00%
Shoplifting6123.130.00%
Criminal damage and arson1718.090.00%
Drugs135.040.00%
Public order113.860.00%
Other theft113.260.00%
Vehicle crime53.260.00%
Theft from the person51.480.00%
Robbery51.480.00%
Burglary41.480.00%
Bicycle theft31.190.00%
Other crime20.890.00%
Possession of weapons10.590.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 1147 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 95.58 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 112 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202470
August 202496
July 202495
June 2024106
May 2024112
April 202490
March 202489
February 202493
January 202487
December 2023108
November 202392
October 2023109

A total of 188 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.67 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20248
July 202413
June 202420
May 202416
April 20249
March 202419
February 202423
January 202411
December 202318
November 202324
October 202317

A total of 214 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.83 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202423
August 202414
July 202420
June 202419
May 202420
April 202421
March 202421
February 202420
January 202411
December 202319
November 202315
October 202311

A total of 979 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 81.58 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 108 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202465
August 202485
July 202486
June 202485
May 202489
April 202481
March 202472
February 202474
January 202474
December 2023108
November 202382
October 202378

A total of 63 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.25 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20242
July 20242
June 20245
May 20245
April 20245
March 20244
February 20243
January 20245
December 20238
November 202312
October 20235

A total of 162 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.50 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20249
July 202414
June 202411
May 20248
April 202412
March 202415
February 202423
January 202417
December 202320
November 20238
October 202313

A total of 166 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.83 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202412
July 202413
June 202417
May 202415
April 202415
March 202417
February 202424
January 202411
December 202313
November 20237
October 202311

A total of 90 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 202415
July 20245
June 20249
May 202411
April 20246
March 20248
February 20245
January 20246
December 202310
November 20233
October 20234

A total of 50 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.55 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20241
July 20243
June 20246
May 20246
April 20247
March 20246
February 20242
January 20244
December 20233
October 20235

A total of 606 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 50.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 70 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202437
August 202440
July 202430
June 202459
May 202462
April 202470
March 202448
February 202459
January 202443
December 202340
November 202357
October 202361

A total of 47 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.92 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
July 20244
June 20242
May 20243
April 20247
March 20244
February 20243
January 20243
December 20233
November 20237
October 20235

A total of 40 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.64 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20243
June 20244
May 20242
April 20245
March 20244
February 20246
January 20242
December 20235
November 20234
October 20232

A total of 49 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.08 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20244
July 20246
June 20245
May 20248
April 20243
March 20243
February 20242
January 20243
December 20237
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 41 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.42 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20247
July 20243
June 20243
May 20243
April 20245
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20234
October 20233

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the PR1 2ES postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Nightclub
    Total50
    Anti-social behaviour14
    Violence and sexual offences13
    Other theft4
    Public order4
    Shoplifting4
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Burglary2
    Drugs2
    Possession of weapons2
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 2. Shopping Area
    Total20
    Shoplifting7
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order2
    Bicycle theft1
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
    Robbery1
  • 3. Theatre Street
    Total15
    Anti-social behaviour7
    Shoplifting6
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
  • 4. Union Street
    Total12
    Violence and sexual offences8
    Bicycle theft2
    Other crime1
    Public order1
  • 5. Market Street
    Total10
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Bicycle theft2
    Possession of weapons2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Central Bus And Coach Station
    Total10
    Vehicle crime3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
  • 7. Singleton Row
    Total10
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Drugs2
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 8. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs2
    Bicycle theft1
  • 9. Bus/Coach Station
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Public order2
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. St Wilfrid Street
    Total8
    Shoplifting5
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 11. Glover'S Court
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Anchor Court
    Total6
    Shoplifting6
  • 13. A6
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Egan Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Public order1
  • 15. Pole Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 16. Nile Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 17. Hammond'S Row
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order1
  • 18. Bishopgate
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Boltons Court
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 20. Library Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
  • 21. Guildhall Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 22. Cheapside
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 23. Temple Court
    Total3
    Shoplifting3
  • 24. Birley Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Possession of weapons1
  • 25. Jacson Street
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Sizehouse Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Ladywell Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
  • 28. Lune Street
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Supermarket
    Total3
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Parking Area
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1