ORMSKIRK ROAD, PR1 2QP Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PR1 2QP

ORMSKIRK ROAD, PR1 2QP, Preston has recorded a total of 220 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 60.19 per 1,000 population. This PR1 2QP 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 2QP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PR1 2QP, encompassing approximately 3654 residents.

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

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (67) incidents (-15.19% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (58) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Public order: (21) incidents (61.54% increase)

PR1 2QP Crime Hotspots

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

  • Nightclub with total crimes: 38
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 20
  • Union Street with total crimes: 12

ORMSKIRK ROAD, PR1 2QP Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 67 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 58 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6760.19-15.19%
Anti-social behaviour5818.33-33.33%
Public order2115.8761.54%
Shoplifting195.75-29.63%
Drugs115.20175.00%
Criminal damage and arson103.010.00%
Bicycle theft72.74-12.50%
Vehicle crime61.92200.00%
Other theft61.64-53.85%
Possession of weapons51.64-28.57%
Robbery41.3733.33%
Other crime31.090.00%
Burglary20.82-84.62%
Theft from the person10.55-75.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 87 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 79 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour8773.8719.18%
Violence and sexual offences7923.80-1.25%
Shoplifting2721.6242.11%
Burglary137.3962.50%
Other theft133.5618.18%
Public order133.56-18.75%
Criminal damage and arson103.5611.11%
Bicycle theft82.740.00%
Possession of weapons72.1916.67%
Drugs41.92-66.67%
Theft from the person41.0933.33%
Robbery31.0950.00%
Vehicle crime20.82-33.33%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 80 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 73 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences8066.763.90%
Anti-social behaviour7321.89-23.16%
Shoplifting1919.97-50.00%
Public order165.20-11.11%
Drugs124.3850.00%
Other theft113.28-31.25%
Criminal damage and arson93.01-30.77%
Burglary82.4633.33%
Possession of weapons62.19200.00%
Vehicle crime31.64-62.50%
Theft from the person30.82200.00%
Other crime20.82-33.33%
Robbery20.550.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 95 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 77 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour9579.3514.46%
Violence and sexual offences7725.99-4.94%
Shoplifting3821.0711.76%
Public order1810.40-5.26%
Other theft164.926.67%
Criminal damage and arson134.38-23.53%
Drugs83.5614.29%
Vehicle crime82.19100.00%
Burglary62.190.00%
Other crime31.6450.00%
Bicycle theft30.8250.00%
Possession of weapons20.82-60.00%
Robbery20.55-66.67%
Theft from the person10.550.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 83 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 81 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour8376.8820.29%
Violence and sexual offences8122.7112.50%
Shoplifting3422.160.00%
Public order199.3011.76%
Criminal damage and arson175.2088.89%
Other theft154.6536.36%
Drugs74.10-36.36%
Robbery61.92-14.29%
Burglary61.6420.00%
Possession of weapons51.6466.67%
Vehicle crime41.37-33.33%
Bicycle theft21.09-50.00%
Other crime20.55-60.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 72 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 69 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7270.8614.29%
Anti-social behaviour6919.70-11.54%
Shoplifting3418.8861.90%
Public order179.30-5.56%
Other theft114.65-26.67%
Drugs113.01-21.43%
Criminal damage and arson93.01-59.09%
Robbery72.4640.00%
Vehicle crime61.9250.00%
Theft from the person61.64200.00%
Other crime51.6425.00%
Burglary51.37-44.44%
Bicycle theft41.37300.00%
Possession of weapons31.09-25.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 78 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 63 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour7871.1411.43%
Violence and sexual offences6321.341.61%
Criminal damage and arson2217.2429.41%
Shoplifting216.02-43.24%
Public order185.7520.00%
Other theft154.92-16.67%
Drugs144.10-17.65%
Burglary93.8380.00%
Robbery52.46150.00%
Vehicle crime41.37-20.00%
Possession of weapons41.09300.00%
Other crime41.09-20.00%
Theft from the person21.09-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.550.00%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 70 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 62 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour7070.599.38%
Violence and sexual offences6219.15-18.42%
Shoplifting3716.9627.59%
Other theft1810.1263.64%
Drugs174.9221.43%
Criminal damage and arson174.6541.67%
Public order154.6550.00%
Vehicle crime54.1025.00%
Other crime51.37150.00%
Burglary51.37-37.50%
Theft from the person31.3750.00%
Robbery20.82-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.55-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.270.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 76 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 64 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7665.67-23.23%
Anti-social behaviour6420.79-13.51%
Shoplifting2917.5181.25%
Drugs147.93-17.65%
Criminal damage and arson123.83-36.84%
Other theft113.2822.22%
Public order103.01-37.50%
Burglary82.7414.29%
Bicycle theft42.19300.00%
Vehicle crime41.09-20.00%
Robbery41.0933.33%
Theft from the person21.09-50.00%
Other crime20.55-33.33%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 99 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 74 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences9976.3437.50%
Anti-social behaviour7427.09-5.13%
Criminal damage and arson1920.255.56%
Drugs175.20325.00%
Public order164.6545.45%
Shoplifting164.38-55.56%
Other theft94.3812.50%
Burglary72.46250.00%
Possession of weapons61.92500.00%
Vehicle crime51.64-58.33%
Theft from the person41.37100.00%
Robbery31.090.00%
Other crime30.820.00%
Bicycle theft10.82-66.67%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 78 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 72 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour7868.40-14.29%
Violence and sexual offences7221.340.00%
Shoplifting3619.70111.76%
Criminal damage and arson189.85-5.26%
Vehicle crime124.92140.00%
Public order113.2822.22%
Other theft83.01-20.00%
Drugs42.19-66.67%
Bicycle theft31.0950.00%
Other crime30.820.00%
Theft from the person20.82-50.00%
Burglary20.55-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.550.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 91 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 72 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour9169.220.00%
Violence and sexual offences7224.900.00%
Criminal damage and arson1919.700.00%
Shoplifting175.200.00%
Drugs124.650.00%
Other theft103.280.00%
Public order92.740.00%
Vehicle crime52.460.00%
Burglary41.370.00%
Theft from the person41.090.00%
Robbery41.090.00%
Other crime31.090.00%
Bicycle theft20.820.00%
Possession of weapons10.550.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 64 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20242
July 20243
June 20248
May 20244
April 20246
March 20244
February 20245
January 20244
December 20235
November 202312
October 20235

A total of 920 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 76.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 95 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202458
August 202487
July 202473
June 202495
May 202483
April 202469
March 202478
February 202470
January 202464
December 202374
November 202378
October 202391

A total of 175 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.58 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202410
July 20249
June 202413
May 202417
April 20249
March 202422
February 202417
January 202412
December 202319
November 202318
October 202319

A total of 183 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202421
August 202413
July 202416
June 202418
May 202419
April 202417
March 202418
February 202415
January 202410
December 202316
November 202311
October 20239

A total of 900 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 75.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 99 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202467
August 202479
July 202480
June 202477
May 202481
April 202472
March 202463
February 202462
January 202476
December 202399
November 202372
October 202372

A total of 131 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.92 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20244
July 202412
June 20248
May 20247
April 202411
March 202414
February 202417
January 202414
December 202317
November 20234
October 202312

A total of 143 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.92 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 202413
July 202411
June 202416
May 202415
April 202411
March 202415
February 202418
January 202411
December 20239
November 20238
October 202310

A total of 41 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.73 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20247
July 20246
June 20242
May 20245
April 20243
March 20244
February 20241
December 20236
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 327 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 27.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 202427
July 202419
June 202438
May 202434
April 202434
March 202421
February 202437
January 202429
December 202316
November 202336
October 202317

A total of 36 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.27 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20248
June 20243
May 20242
April 20244
March 20241
February 20241
January 20244
December 20231
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 35 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.18 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 42 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.82 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
July 20242
June 20242
May 20246
April 20247
March 20245
February 20242
January 20244
December 20233
October 20234

A total of 32 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.91 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
July 20243
June 20241
April 20246
March 20242
February 20243
January 20242
December 20234
November 20232
October 20234

A total of 75 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 202413
July 20248
June 20246
May 20246
April 20245
March 20249
February 20245
January 20248
December 20237
November 20232
October 20234

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Nightclub
    Total38
    Anti-social behaviour11
    Violence and sexual offences11
    Other theft4
    Public order3
    Shoplifting3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Drugs2
    Possession of weapons2
  • 2. Shopping Area
    Total20
    Shoplifting7
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order2
    Bicycle theft1
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
    Robbery1
  • 3. Union Street
    Total12
    Violence and sexual offences8
    Bicycle theft2
    Other crime1
    Public order1
  • 4. Market Street
    Total10
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Bicycle theft2
    Possession of weapons2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Central Bus And Coach Station
    Total10
    Vehicle crime3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
  • 6. Singleton Row
    Total10
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Drugs2
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs2
    Bicycle theft1
  • 8. Bus/Coach Station
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Public order2
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Anchor Court
    Total6
    Shoplifting6
  • 10. A6
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Egan Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Public order1
  • 12. Pole Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Back Grimshaw Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 14. Nile Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 15. Hammond'S Row
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order1
  • 16. Bishopgate
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Parking Area
    Total3
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 18. Percy Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 19. Library Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
  • 20. Cheapside
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 21. Birley Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Possession of weapons1
  • 22. Jacson Street
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Sizehouse Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Lune Street
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Lancaster Road North
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other crime1
  • 26. Turner Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 27. East View
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Jutland Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 29. Guild Row
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. St Paul'S Square
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1