CHURCH STREET, PR1 3BS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PR1 3BS

CHURCH STREET, PR1 3BS, Preston has recorded a total of 151 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 38.72 per 1,000 population. This PR1 3BS 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 3BS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PR1 3BS, encompassing approximately 3899 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the PR1 3BS area, explore the PR1 3BS Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (58) incidents (-9.38% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (39) incidents (-35.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (10) incidents (11.11% increase)

PR1 3BS Crime Hotspots

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

  • Nightclub with total crimes: 14
  • Stanley Street with total crimes: 11
  • Central Bus And Coach Station with total crimes: 10

CHURCH STREET, PR1 3BS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 58 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 39 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5838.72-9.38%
Anti-social behaviour3914.87-35.00%
Public order1010.0011.11%
Shoplifting82.56-57.89%
Vehicle crime72.05250.00%
Drugs61.8050.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.54-44.44%
Other theft51.28-28.57%
Robbery41.28-20.00%
Burglary31.03-50.00%
Possession of weapons20.77-60.00%
Bicycle theft20.51-60.00%
Other crime10.51-50.00%
Theft from the person10.26-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 64 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 60 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6451.033.23%
Anti-social behaviour6016.4133.33%
Shoplifting1915.39137.50%
Public order94.8728.57%
Criminal damage and arson92.310.00%
Other theft72.31-12.50%
Burglary61.80-33.33%
Possession of weapons51.54150.00%
Robbery51.2825.00%
Bicycle theft51.28400.00%
Drugs41.28-33.33%
Other crime21.03-50.00%
Vehicle crime20.51-33.33%
Theft from the person20.510.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 62 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 45 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6243.08-12.68%
Anti-social behaviour4515.907.14%
Burglary911.54350.00%
Criminal damage and arson92.31-25.00%
Shoplifting82.31-11.11%
Other theft82.05-38.46%
Public order72.05-46.15%
Drugs61.8020.00%
Other crime41.54100.00%
Robbery41.0333.33%
Vehicle crime31.03-25.00%
Possession of weapons20.770.00%
Bicycle theft10.510.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 71 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 42 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7145.6529.09%
Anti-social behaviour4218.21-19.23%
Public order1310.77-7.14%
Other theft133.3385.71%
Criminal damage and arson123.33-7.69%
Shoplifting93.080.00%
Drugs52.31-28.57%
Vehicle crime41.2833.33%
Robbery31.03-50.00%
Burglary20.77-50.00%
Possession of weapons20.51-60.00%
Other crime20.510.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 55 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 52 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5545.907.84%
Anti-social behaviour5214.1026.83%
Public order1413.347.69%
Criminal damage and arson133.5985.71%
Shoplifting93.33-30.77%
Other theft72.31-12.50%
Drugs71.800.00%
Robbery61.8020.00%
Possession of weapons51.54400.00%
Burglary41.28-20.00%
Vehicle crime31.03-50.00%
Bicycle theft20.770.00%
Other crime20.51-66.67%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 51 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 41 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5142.8315.91%
Anti-social behaviour4113.08-6.82%
Public order1310.5162.50%
Shoplifting133.3330.00%
Other theft83.3314.29%
Criminal damage and arson72.05-50.00%
Drugs71.80-30.00%
Vehicle crime61.80200.00%
Other crime61.54200.00%
Burglary51.54-44.44%
Robbery51.28400.00%
Bicycle theft21.28100.00%
Theft from the person20.510.00%
Possession of weapons10.51-66.67%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 44 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4440.26-8.33%
Violence and sexual offences4411.2829.41%
Criminal damage and arson1411.2875.00%
Shoplifting103.59-37.50%
Drugs102.56-33.33%
Burglary92.5680.00%
Public order82.31-52.94%
Other theft72.050.00%
Possession of weapons31.800.00%
Theft from the person20.77100.00%
Other crime20.51-50.00%
Vehicle crime20.510.00%
Robbery10.510.00%
Bicycle theft10.260.00%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 48 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 34 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4840.2637.14%
Violence and sexual offences3412.31-35.85%
Public order178.72142.86%
Shoplifting164.36-5.88%
Drugs154.10150.00%
Criminal damage and arson83.85-33.33%
Other theft72.05-22.22%
Burglary51.8066.67%
Other crime41.28300.00%
Robbery11.03-50.00%
Theft from the person10.26-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.26-66.67%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 53 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 35 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5339.24-29.33%
Anti-social behaviour3513.59-22.22%
Shoplifting178.9870.00%
Criminal damage and arson124.36-14.29%
Other theft93.08-10.00%
Public order72.31-30.00%
Drugs61.80-50.00%
Bicycle theft31.54200.00%
Burglary30.77-66.67%
Theft from the person20.77-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.510.00%
Robbery20.51-33.33%
Other crime10.51-80.00%
Possession of weapons10.26-75.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 75 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 45 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7552.0625.00%
Anti-social behaviour4519.234.65%
Criminal damage and arson1411.540.00%
Drugs123.59300.00%
Other theft103.0825.00%
Public order102.5611.11%
Shoplifting102.56-23.08%
Burglary92.56800.00%
Other crime52.310.00%
Possession of weapons41.28300.00%
Theft from the person31.030.00%
Robbery30.77200.00%
Vehicle crime20.77-77.78%
Bicycle theft10.51-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 60 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 43 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6042.310.00%
Anti-social behaviour4315.390.00%
Criminal damage and arson1411.030.00%
Shoplifting133.590.00%
Public order93.330.00%
Vehicle crime92.310.00%
Other theft82.310.00%
Bicycle theft32.050.00%
Drugs30.770.00%
Robbery10.770.00%
Possession of weapons10.260.00%
Burglary10.260.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 627 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 57.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 75 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202458
August 202464
July 202462
June 202471
May 202455
April 202451
March 202444
February 202434
January 202453
December 202375
November 202360

A total of 26 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20245
July 20242
June 20242
May 20245
April 20241
March 20243
January 20241
December 20234
November 20231

A total of 117 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.64 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20249
July 20247
June 202413
May 202414
April 202413
March 20248
February 202417
January 20247
December 202310
November 20239

A total of 494 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 44.91 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 60 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202439
August 202460
July 202445
June 202442
May 202452
April 202441
March 202444
February 202448
January 202435
December 202345
November 202343

A total of 117 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.64 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20249
July 20249
June 202412
May 202413
April 20247
March 202414
February 20248
January 202412
December 202314
November 202314

A total of 81 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.36 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20244
July 20246
June 20245
May 20247
April 20247
March 202410
February 202415
January 20246
December 202312
November 20233

A total of 40 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20242
July 20243
June 20244
May 20243
April 20246
March 20242
January 20242
December 20232
November 20239

A total of 35 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.18 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20245
July 20244
June 20243
May 20246
April 20245
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20233
November 20231

A total of 56 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.09 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20246
July 20249
June 20242
May 20244
April 20245
March 20249
February 20245
January 20243
December 20239
November 20231

A total of 132 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 12.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 202419
July 20248
June 20249
May 20249
April 202413
March 202410
February 202416
January 202417
December 202310
November 202313

A total of 29 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.90 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 89 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.09 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20247
July 20248
June 202413
May 20247
April 20248
March 20247
February 20247
January 20249
December 202310
November 20238

A total of 21 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 13 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
April 20242
March 20242
February 20241
January 20242
December 20233

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the PR1 3BS postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Nightclub
    Total14
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Other theft3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 2. Stanley Street
    Total11
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
    Shoplifting1
  • 3. Central Bus And Coach Station
    Total10
    Vehicle crime3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
  • 4. Bus/Coach Station
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Public order2
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Shopping Area
    Total6
    Shoplifting5
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. A6
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Egan Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Public order1
  • 8. Edmund Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Pole Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Back Grimshaw Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Nile Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 12. Hammond'S Row
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order1
  • 13. Bishopgate
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Parking Area
    Total3
    Public order3
  • 15. Percy Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 16. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 17. Boltons Court
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 18. Library Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
  • 19. Cheapside
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 20. Birley Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Possession of weapons1
  • 21. Jacson Street
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Bicycle theft1
  • 23. Turner Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 24. East View
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Jutland Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 26. St Mary'S Street North
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 27. Deepdale Street
    Total2
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Guild Row
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. St Paul'S Square
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Grosvenor Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1