PR1 2UZ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PR1 2UZ

PR1 2UZ, Preston has recorded a total of 222 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 67.29 per 1,000 population. This PR1 2UZ 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 2UZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PR1 2UZ, encompassing approximately 3299 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (68) incidents (-18.07% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (44) incidents (-13.73% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (43) incidents (-28.33% decrease)

PR1 2UZ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Nightclub with total crimes: 36
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 21
  • Theatre Street with total crimes: 15

PR1 2UZ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 68 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 44 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour6867.29-18.07%
Shoplifting4420.61-13.73%
Violence and sexual offences4313.34-28.33%
Public order1213.039.09%
Other theft103.64-9.09%
Criminal damage and arson93.03-10.00%
Burglary72.73-12.50%
Bicycle theft72.1240.00%
Drugs72.1240.00%
Robbery52.12400.00%
Possession of weapons51.52150.00%
Other crime21.520.00%
Vehicle crime20.61-33.33%
Theft from the person10.61-66.67%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 83 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 60 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour8376.6812.16%
Violence and sexual offences6025.1617.65%
Shoplifting5118.1934.21%
Public order1115.46-50.00%
Other theft113.33-21.43%
Criminal damage and arson103.33-16.67%
Burglary83.03100.00%
Drugs52.42-28.57%
Bicycle theft51.520.00%
Theft from the person31.52-50.00%
Vehicle crime30.91-40.00%
Possession of weapons20.91-33.33%
Robbery10.61-66.67%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 74 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 51 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour7474.87-28.16%
Violence and sexual offences5122.434.08%
Shoplifting3815.46-42.42%
Public order2211.5246.67%
Other theft146.6727.27%
Criminal damage and arson124.24-25.00%
Drugs73.6440.00%
Theft from the person62.12200.00%
Bicycle theft51.8266.67%
Vehicle crime51.5225.00%
Burglary41.520.00%
Other crime31.21-40.00%
Possession of weapons30.91-57.14%
Robbery30.91-40.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 103 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 66 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour10389.4113.19%
Shoplifting6631.22-9.59%
Violence and sexual offences4920.00-27.94%
Criminal damage and arson1614.8545.45%
Public order154.85-25.00%
Other theft114.55-38.89%
Possession of weapons73.3340.00%
Robbery52.12-16.67%
Other crime51.520.00%
Drugs51.52-16.67%
Burglary41.52-60.00%
Vehicle crime41.21100.00%
Bicycle theft31.2150.00%
Theft from the person20.91-50.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 91 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 73 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour9197.293.41%
Shoplifting7327.58-15.12%
Violence and sexual offences6822.137.94%
Public order2020.61-25.93%
Other theft186.06-35.71%
Criminal damage and arson115.4637.50%
Burglary103.33150.00%
Robbery63.030.00%
Drugs61.82-57.14%
Possession of weapons51.8266.67%
Other crime51.52150.00%
Theft from the person41.52-20.00%
Bicycle theft21.21-50.00%
Vehicle crime20.610.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 88 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 86 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour88103.0514.29%
Shoplifting8626.6762.26%
Violence and sexual offences6326.078.62%
Other theft2819.1040.00%
Public order278.4950.00%
Drugs148.1816.67%
Criminal damage and arson84.24-38.46%
Robbery62.4250.00%
Theft from the person51.82-16.67%
Bicycle theft41.520.00%
Burglary41.21100.00%
Possession of weapons31.210.00%
Vehicle crime20.91-66.67%
Other crime20.61-33.33%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 77 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 58 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour7783.35-1.28%
Violence and sexual offences5823.343.57%
Shoplifting5317.58-11.67%
Other theft2016.065.26%
Public order186.0663.64%
Criminal damage and arson135.46-7.14%
Drugs123.949.09%
Theft from the person63.64100.00%
Vehicle crime61.82100.00%
Robbery41.82100.00%
Possession of weapons31.21-25.00%
Other crime30.910.00%
Burglary20.91-33.33%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 78 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 60 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour7881.23-15.22%
Shoplifting6023.6439.53%
Violence and sexual offences5618.1919.15%
Other theft1916.97137.50%
Criminal damage and arson145.7655.56%
Drugs114.24-47.62%
Public order113.33-52.17%
Possession of weapons43.3333.33%
Burglary31.21-25.00%
Other crime30.9150.00%
Theft from the person30.910.00%
Vehicle crime30.91-40.00%
Robbery20.91-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.610.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 92 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 47 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour9279.71-5.15%
Violence and sexual offences4727.89-26.56%
Shoplifting4314.252.38%
Public order2313.0321.05%
Drugs216.97110.00%
Criminal damage and arson96.37-10.00%
Other theft82.73-42.86%
Vehicle crime52.42-37.50%
Burglary41.52-55.56%
Possession of weapons31.21-25.00%
Theft from the person30.910.00%
Robbery30.9150.00%
Other crime20.91-33.33%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 97 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 64 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour9786.6940.58%
Violence and sexual offences6429.400.00%
Shoplifting4219.40-19.23%
Public order1912.7346.15%
Other theft145.767.69%
Criminal damage and arson104.24-23.08%
Drugs103.03-9.09%
Burglary93.03125.00%
Vehicle crime82.73-27.27%
Possession of weapons42.42100.00%
Theft from the person31.21-66.67%
Other crime30.91-40.00%
Robbery20.910.00%
Bicycle theft10.61-50.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 69 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 64 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour6981.23-28.12%
Violence and sexual offences6420.9112.28%
Shoplifting5219.40-5.45%
Other theft1315.768.33%
Public order133.9430.00%
Criminal damage and arson133.94-23.53%
Drugs113.940.00%
Vehicle crime113.3357.14%
Theft from the person93.33350.00%
Other crime52.7366.67%
Burglary41.5233.33%
Bicycle theft21.210.00%
Possession of weapons20.610.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 96 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 57 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour9683.960.00%
Violence and sexual offences5729.100.00%
Shoplifting5517.280.00%
Criminal damage and arson1716.670.00%
Other theft125.150.00%
Drugs113.640.00%
Public order103.330.00%
Vehicle crime73.030.00%
Robbery42.120.00%
Burglary31.210.00%
Other crime30.910.00%
Theft from the person20.910.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 1016 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 84.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 103 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202468
August 202483
July 202474
June 2024103
May 202491
April 202488
March 202477
February 202478
January 202492
December 202397
November 202369
October 202396

A total of 62 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.17 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20248
July 20244
June 20244
May 202410
April 20244
March 20242
February 20243
January 20244
December 20239
November 20234
October 20233

A total of 142 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.83 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 202410
July 202412
June 202416
May 202411
April 20248
March 202413
February 202414
January 20249
December 202310
November 202313
October 202317

A total of 201 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.75 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202411
July 202422
June 202415
May 202420
April 202427
March 202418
February 202411
January 202423
December 202319
November 202313
October 202310

A total of 41 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.73 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20241
July 20243
June 20245
May 20246
April 20246
March 20244
February 20242
January 20243
December 20232
October 20234

A total of 663 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 55.25 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 86 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202444
August 202451
July 202438
June 202466
May 202473
April 202486
March 202453
February 202460
January 202443
December 202342
November 202352
October 202355

A total of 47 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.92 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20246
June 20242
May 20244
April 20245
March 20246
February 20243
January 20243
December 20233
November 20239
October 20232

A total of 680 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 56.67 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 68 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202443
August 202460
July 202451
June 202449
May 202468
April 202463
March 202458
February 202456
January 202447
December 202364
November 202364
October 202357

A total of 178 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.83 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202411
July 202414
June 202411
May 202418
April 202428
March 202420
February 202419
January 20248
December 202314
November 202313
October 202312

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

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
July 20243
June 20247
May 20245
April 20243
March 20243
February 20244
January 20243
December 20234
November 20232

A total of 30 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20245
July 20245
June 20243
May 20242
April 20244
February 20241
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 120 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20245
July 20247
June 20245
May 20246
April 202414
March 202412
February 202411
January 202421
December 202310
November 202311
October 202311

A total of 36 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.27 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20243
June 20245
May 20245
April 20242
March 20243
February 20243
January 20242
December 20233
November 20235
October 20233

A total of 58 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.83 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20245
June 20244
May 20242
April 20242
March 20246
February 20243
January 20245
December 20238
November 202311
October 20237

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Nightclub
    Total36
    Anti-social behaviour9
    Violence and sexual offences9
    Shoplifting4
    Public order3
    Burglary2
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Drugs2
    Possession of weapons2
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
    Other theft1
  • 2. Shopping Area
    Total21
    Shoplifting8
    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. Falkland Street
    Total13
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 5. Union Street
    Total12
    Violence and sexual offences8
    Bicycle theft2
    Other crime1
    Public order1
  • 6. Butler Street
    Total11
    Shoplifting7
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Market Street
    Total10
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Bicycle theft2
    Possession of weapons2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 8. Walton'S Parade
    Total10
    Anti-social behaviour7
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
  • 9. St Wilfrid Street
    Total8
    Shoplifting5
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 10. Ladyman Street
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 11. Anchor Court
    Total6
    Shoplifting6
  • 12. Stocks Street
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 13. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Drugs2
  • 14. Stanley Place
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 15. Garden Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other theft1
  • 16. Guildhall Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 17. Cheapside
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 18. Temple Court
    Total3
    Shoplifting3
  • 19. Birley Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Possession of weapons1
  • 20. Ladywell Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
  • 21. Lune Street
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Supermarket
    Total3
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. River Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 24. Petrol Station
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Walker Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 26. Snow Hill
    Total2
    Public order2
  • 27. Clayton'S Gate
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 28. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 29. Edward Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 30. George'S Road
    Total2
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1