MARKET STREET WEST, PR1 2EU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PR1 2EU

MARKET STREET WEST, PR1 2EU, Preston has recorded a total of 173 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 41.66 per 1,000 population. This PR1 2EU 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 2EU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PR1 2EU, encompassing approximately 4152 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the PR1 2EU area, explore the PR1 2EU Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (48) incidents (-11.11% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (37) incidents (-33.93% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (25) incidents (0.00% decrease)

PR1 2EU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Nightclub with total crimes: 24
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 20
  • Falkland Street with total crimes: 13

MARKET STREET WEST, PR1 2EU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 48 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 37 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4841.66-11.11%
Violence and sexual offences3711.56-33.93%
Shoplifting258.910.00%
Public order146.0255.56%
Drugs93.37200.00%
Criminal damage and arson92.17125.00%
Possession of weapons52.17400.00%
Bicycle theft51.2025.00%
Robbery51.200.00%
Vehicle crime41.20300.00%
Other crime40.960.00%
Other theft40.96-60.00%
Burglary40.96-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 56 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 54 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5642.629.80%
Anti-social behaviour5413.485.88%
Shoplifting2513.00-3.85%
Other theft106.02-9.09%
Public order92.41-35.71%
Burglary82.17166.67%
Bicycle theft41.930.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.96-66.67%
Drugs30.96-57.14%
Theft from the person20.72-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.48-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.24-66.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5146.2310.87%
Anti-social behaviour5112.28-34.62%
Shoplifting2612.28-40.91%
Public order146.260.00%
Criminal damage and arson123.3750.00%
Other theft112.89-15.38%
Drugs72.6516.67%
Possession of weapons41.69100.00%
Robbery40.96300.00%
Other crime30.960.00%
Theft from the person30.7250.00%
Burglary30.72-57.14%
Vehicle crime30.72-40.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 78 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 46 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour7855.8723.81%
Violence and sexual offences4618.78-9.80%
Shoplifting4411.0810.00%
Public order1410.6040.00%
Other theft133.3718.18%
Criminal damage and arson83.130.00%
Burglary71.93-30.00%
Drugs61.69100.00%
Vehicle crime51.4466.67%
Other crime31.200.00%
Bicycle theft30.720.00%
Theft from the person20.72100.00%
Possession of weapons20.48-33.33%
Robbery10.48-75.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 63 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 51 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour6351.2926.00%
Violence and sexual offences5115.1713.33%
Shoplifting4012.28-14.89%
Other theft119.63-21.43%
Public order102.65-23.08%
Burglary102.41100.00%
Criminal damage and arson82.410.00%
Robbery41.930.00%
Drugs30.96-57.14%
Possession of weapons30.720.00%
Other crime30.720.00%
Bicycle theft30.720.00%
Vehicle crime30.72200.00%
Theft from the person10.72-75.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 50 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 47 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5049.85-9.09%
Shoplifting4712.0467.86%
Violence and sexual offences4511.32-4.26%
Other theft1410.84-12.50%
Public order133.37-23.53%
Criminal damage and arson83.13-38.46%
Drugs71.930.00%
Burglary51.69400.00%
Theft from the person41.20300.00%
Robbery40.9633.33%
Bicycle theft30.960.00%
Other crime30.720.00%
Possession of weapons30.7250.00%
Vehicle crime10.72-75.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 55 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 47 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5547.44-5.17%
Violence and sexual offences4713.24-7.84%
Shoplifting2811.32-30.00%
Public order176.7488.89%
Other theft164.09-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson133.850.00%
Drugs73.13-36.36%
Vehicle crime41.69100.00%
Robbery30.96200.00%
Other crime30.720.00%
Possession of weapons20.720.00%
Burglary10.48-66.67%
Theft from the person10.24-50.00%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 58 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 51 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5852.013.57%
Violence and sexual offences5113.9721.43%
Shoplifting4012.2848.15%
Other theft209.63400.00%
Criminal damage and arson134.8285.71%
Drugs113.1322.22%
Public order92.65-25.00%
Other crime32.170.00%
Burglary30.72-50.00%
Theft from the person20.720.00%
Possession of weapons20.48100.00%
Vehicle crime20.48-60.00%
Robbery10.48-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.240.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 56 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 42 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5642.62-22.22%
Violence and sexual offences4213.48-27.59%
Shoplifting2710.1128.57%
Public order126.50-7.69%
Drugs92.89-10.00%
Criminal damage and arson72.17-36.36%
Burglary61.6920.00%
Vehicle crime51.44-54.55%
Other theft41.20-55.56%
Other crime30.9650.00%
Robbery30.7250.00%
Theft from the person20.72100.00%
Possession of weapons10.48-66.67%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 72 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 58 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour7252.4910.77%
Violence and sexual offences5817.3423.40%
Shoplifting2113.97-41.67%
Public order135.0685.71%
Criminal damage and arson113.13-8.33%
Vehicle crime112.6510.00%
Drugs102.65233.33%
Other theft92.4128.57%
Burglary52.17400.00%
Possession of weapons31.20200.00%
Other crime20.72-33.33%
Robbery20.480.00%
Theft from the person10.48-66.67%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 65 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 47 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour6547.20-2.99%
Violence and sexual offences4715.6527.03%
Shoplifting3611.3250.00%
Criminal damage and arson128.67-14.29%
Vehicle crime102.89150.00%
Other theft72.4116.67%
Public order71.690.00%
Theft from the person31.69200.00%
Drugs30.72-66.67%
Other crime30.720.00%
Burglary10.72-75.00%
Bicycle theft10.24-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.240.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 67 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 37 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour6742.860.00%
Violence and sexual offences3716.130.00%
Shoplifting248.910.00%
Criminal damage and arson145.780.00%
Drugs93.370.00%
Public order72.170.00%
Other theft61.690.00%
Vehicle crime41.440.00%
Burglary40.960.00%
Robbery30.960.00%
Bicycle theft20.720.00%
Theft from the person10.480.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 53 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.42 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
July 20243
June 20245
May 20243
April 20241
March 20244
February 20242
January 20245
December 202311
November 202310
October 20234

A total of 717 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 59.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 78 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202448
August 202454
July 202451
June 202478
May 202463
April 202450
March 202455
February 202458
January 202456
December 202372
November 202365
October 202367

A total of 27 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.45 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 22 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20244
June 20243
May 20243
April 20243
February 20241
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 84 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20243
July 20247
June 20246
May 20243
April 20247
March 20247
February 202411
January 20249
December 202310
November 20233
October 20239

A total of 30 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20243
June 20243
May 20243
April 20243
March 20243
February 20243
January 20243
December 20232
November 20233

A total of 30 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
July 20244
June 20241
May 20244
April 20244
March 20243
February 20241
January 20243
December 20232
October 20233

A total of 383 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 31.92 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 47 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202425
August 202425
July 202426
June 202444
May 202440
April 202447
March 202428
February 202440
January 202427
December 202321
November 202336
October 202324

A total of 568 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 47.33 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 58 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202437
August 202456
July 202451
June 202446
May 202451
April 202445
March 202447
February 202451
January 202442
December 202358
November 202347
October 202337

A total of 139 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.58 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 20249
July 202414
June 202414
May 202410
April 202413
March 202417
February 20249
January 202412
December 202313
November 20237
October 20237

A total of 125 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.42 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 202410
July 202411
June 202413
May 202411
April 202414
March 202416
February 202420
January 20244
December 20239
November 20237
October 20236

A total of 57 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.75 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20248
July 20243
June 20247
May 202410
April 20245
March 20241
February 20243
January 20246
December 20235
November 20231
October 20234

A total of 119 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.92 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20244
July 202412
June 20248
May 20248
April 20248
March 202413
February 202413
January 20247
December 202311
November 202312
October 202314

A total of 22 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Nightclub
    Total24
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Shoplifting3
    Drugs2
    Possession of weapons2
    Public order2
    Other theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Shopping Area
    Total20
    Shoplifting7
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order2
    Bicycle theft1
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
    Robbery1
  • 3. Falkland Street
    Total13
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 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. Singleton Row
    Total10
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Drugs2
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. St Wilfrid Street
    Total8
    Shoplifting5
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 8. Anchor Court
    Total6
    Shoplifting6
  • 9. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Drugs2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Stocks Street
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 11. Bishopgate
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Birley Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Possession of weapons1
  • 13. Sizehouse Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Ladywell Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
  • 15. Lune Street
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Supermarket
    Total3
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Moss Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
  • 18. Moor Lane
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 19. Lancaster Road North
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other crime1
  • 20. Walker Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 21. Snow Hill
    Total2
    Public order2
  • 22. Clayton'S Gate
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 23. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 24. Edward Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 25. George'S Road
    Total2
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 26. Charnley Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 27. Rodney Street
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Atkinson Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Appleby Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 30. North Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1