PR1 2XS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PR1 2XS

PR1 2XS, Preston has recorded a total of 109 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 24.35 per 1,000 population. This PR1 2XS 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 2XS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PR1 2XS, encompassing approximately 4475 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (31) incidents (-35.42% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (30) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (10) incidents (66.67% increase)

PR1 2XS Crime Hotspots

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

  • Nightclub with total crimes: 16
  • Union Street with total crimes: 12
  • Gordon Street with total crimes: 10

PR1 2XS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3124.35-35.42%
Anti-social behaviour306.930.00%
Criminal damage and arson106.7066.67%
Public order82.2333.33%
Vehicle crime51.7966.67%
Drugs51.12400.00%
Shoplifting41.1233.33%
Burglary40.89-33.33%
Other theft30.89-40.00%
Robbery30.670.00%
Bicycle theft30.6750.00%
Other crime20.670.00%
Possession of weapons10.450.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 48 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4824.8065.52%
Anti-social behaviour3010.723.45%
Burglary66.70200.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.340.00%
Public order61.34-40.00%
Other theft51.34-50.00%
Shoplifting31.12200.00%
Vehicle crime30.67-50.00%
Bicycle theft20.67100.00%
Theft from the person10.450.00%
Drugs10.22-75.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2923.24-29.27%
Violence and sexual offences296.480.00%
Public order106.4825.00%
Other theft102.23150.00%
Vehicle crime62.23-45.45%
Criminal damage and arson61.34-25.00%
Drugs41.34-20.00%
Possession of weapons30.8950.00%
Robbery20.67100.00%
Burglary20.45-50.00%
Other crime10.450.00%
Shoplifting10.22-75.00%
Bicycle theft10.220.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4127.0470.83%
Violence and sexual offences299.16-6.45%
Vehicle crime116.48450.00%
Public order82.46100.00%
Criminal damage and arson81.79100.00%
Drugs51.79150.00%
Shoplifting41.12-20.00%
Burglary40.890.00%
Other theft40.890.00%
Theft from the person30.890.00%
Possession of weapons20.67100.00%
Bicycle theft10.45-66.67%
Robbery10.22-75.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3120.116.90%
Anti-social behaviour246.93-29.41%
Shoplifting55.36-44.44%
Criminal damage and arson41.12-42.86%
Burglary40.89100.00%
Other theft40.89-33.33%
Robbery40.89100.00%
Public order40.89-20.00%
Bicycle theft30.89200.00%
Drugs20.67-60.00%
Other crime20.45-50.00%
Vehicle crime20.450.00%
Possession of weapons10.450.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3423.9147.83%
Violence and sexual offences297.60-6.45%
Shoplifting96.4828.57%
Criminal damage and arson72.01-22.22%
Other theft61.56-57.14%
Drugs51.3425.00%
Public order51.12-58.33%
Other crime41.1233.33%
Burglary20.890.00%
Robbery20.45100.00%
Vehicle crime20.45-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.450.00%
Bicycle theft10.220.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3124.8014.81%
Anti-social behaviour236.93-25.81%
Other theft145.147.69%
Public order123.13100.00%
Criminal damage and arson92.6812.50%
Shoplifting72.010.00%
Vehicle crime61.56200.00%
Drugs41.34-33.33%
Other crime30.8950.00%
Robbery10.670.00%
Theft from the person10.220.00%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3123.6824.00%
Violence and sexual offences276.930.00%
Other theft136.03116.67%
Criminal damage and arson82.9033.33%
Shoplifting71.7975.00%
Public order61.56-33.33%
Drugs61.340.00%
Possession of weapons21.340.00%
Other crime20.450.00%
Vehicle crime20.45-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.450.00%
Burglary10.22-75.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2721.00-32.50%
Anti-social behaviour256.030.00%
Public order95.5912.50%
Other theft62.01-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson61.34-33.33%
Drugs61.3450.00%
Shoplifting41.34-50.00%
Vehicle crime40.89-55.56%
Burglary40.890.00%
Other crime20.890.00%
Robbery10.450.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4026.5925.00%
Anti-social behaviour258.944.17%
Vehicle crime95.5912.50%
Criminal damage and arson92.01-10.00%
Shoplifting82.0114.29%
Public order81.790.00%
Other theft71.7940.00%
Burglary41.560.00%
Drugs40.89100.00%
Possession of weapons20.89100.00%
Other crime20.45-33.33%
Robbery10.450.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3223.0123.08%
Anti-social behaviour247.15-4.00%
Criminal damage and arson105.3611.11%
Public order82.23300.00%
Vehicle crime81.7933.33%
Shoplifting71.79-30.00%
Other theft51.56-16.67%
Other crime31.120.00%
Drugs20.67-66.67%
Bicycle theft20.45100.00%
Theft from the person10.450.00%
Possession of weapons10.220.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2621.900.00%
Anti-social behaviour255.810.00%
Shoplifting105.590.00%
Criminal damage and arson92.230.00%
Vehicle crime62.010.00%
Drugs61.340.00%
Other theft61.340.00%
Burglary51.340.00%
Public order21.120.00%
Theft from the person10.450.00%
Robbery10.220.00%
Bicycle theft10.220.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 341 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 28.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 41 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202430
August 202430
July 202429
June 202441
May 202424
April 202434
March 202423
February 202431
January 202425
December 202325
November 202324
October 202325

A total of 83 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.92 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20245
July 202410
June 20244
May 20244
April 20246
March 202414
February 202413
January 20246
December 20237
November 20235
October 20236

A total of 86 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.17 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20246
July 202410
June 20248
May 20244
April 20245
March 202412
February 20246
January 20249
December 20238
November 20238
October 20232

A total of 69 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.75 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
July 20241
June 20244
May 20245
April 20249
March 20247
February 20247
January 20244
December 20238
November 20237
October 202310

A total of 380 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 31.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 48 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202431
August 202448
July 202429
June 202429
May 202431
April 202429
March 202431
February 202427
January 202427
December 202340
November 202332
October 202326

A total of 64 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
July 20246
June 202411
May 20242
April 20242
March 20246
February 20242
January 20244
December 20239
November 20238
October 20236

A total of 16 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20242
June 20241
May 20244
April 20242
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 36 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.60 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20246
July 20242
June 20244
May 20244
April 20242
February 20241
January 20244
December 20234
October 20235

A total of 15 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20241
June 20241
May 20243
April 20241
February 20241
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 21 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 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
May 20242
April 20244
March 20243
February 20242
January 20242
December 20232
November 20233

A total of 50 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.17 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20241
July 20244
June 20245
May 20242
April 20245
March 20244
February 20246
January 20246
December 20234
November 20232
October 20236

A total of 92 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20246
July 20246
June 20248
May 20244
April 20247
March 20249
February 20248
January 20246
December 20239
November 202310
October 20239

A total of 13 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20243
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
February 20242
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 7 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20243
March 20241
November 20231
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Nightclub
    Total16
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Shoplifting3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order2
    Other theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 2. Union Street
    Total12
    Violence and sexual offences8
    Bicycle theft2
    Other crime1
    Public order1
  • 3. Gordon Street
    Total10
    Anti-social behaviour7
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Singleton Row
    Total10
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Drugs2
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Drugs2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Stocks Street
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Hawkins Close
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 8. Ladywell Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
  • 9. Supermarket
    Total3
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Moss Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
  • 11. Moor Lane
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Walker Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 13. Snow Hill
    Total2
    Public order2
  • 14. Clayton'S Gate
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 15. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 16. Edward Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 17. Rodney Street
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Atkinson Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Eversleigh Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Vine Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
  • 21. Patten Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 22. Hope Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Fylde Street
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 24. Slade Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Leighton Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 26. Maudland Bank
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Tuson Drive
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 28. St Walburge Avenue
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 29. Fylde Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 30. Greenbank Place
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1