OXFORD STREET, PR1 3QX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PR1 3QX

OXFORD STREET, PR1 3QX, Preston has recorded a total of 133 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 31.47 per 1,000 population. This PR1 3QX 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 3QX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PR1 3QX, encompassing approximately 4226 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (39) incidents (-22.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (38) incidents (-11.63% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (14) incidents (27.27% increase)

PR1 3QX Crime Hotspots

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

  • Nightclub with total crimes: 26
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 13
  • Glover'S Court with total crimes: 7

OXFORD STREET, PR1 3QX Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 38 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3931.47-22.00%
Anti-social behaviour389.23-11.63%
Shoplifting148.9927.27%
Public order83.31166.67%
Drugs61.8950.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.4250.00%
Other theft61.42-14.29%
Burglary31.42-72.73%
Other crime30.710.00%
Theft from the person20.710.00%
Vehicle crime20.47100.00%
Robbery20.47100.00%
Possession of weapons20.47100.00%
Bicycle theft20.47-33.33%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 50 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 43 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5032.89-1.96%
Anti-social behaviour4311.83-12.24%
Shoplifting1110.1783.33%
Burglary112.6083.33%
Other theft72.60-12.50%
Criminal damage and arson41.66-55.56%
Drugs40.95-33.33%
Bicycle theft30.9550.00%
Public order30.71-50.00%
Robbery10.71-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.24-50.00%
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 49 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5136.43-15.00%
Anti-social behaviour4912.07-5.77%
Criminal damage and arson911.5912.50%
Other theft82.13-11.11%
Burglary61.89200.00%
Drugs61.42-14.29%
Public order61.42-33.33%
Shoplifting61.42-70.00%
Vehicle crime31.42-57.14%
Theft from the person30.710.00%
Possession of weapons20.71-33.33%
Robbery20.47-60.00%
Bicycle theft20.470.00%
Other crime10.47-66.67%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 60 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 52 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6043.7766.67%
Anti-social behaviour5214.208.33%
Shoplifting2012.300.00%
Public order94.73-30.77%
Other theft92.1350.00%
Criminal damage and arson82.13-11.11%
Vehicle crime71.89133.33%
Drugs71.6640.00%
Robbery51.66150.00%
Possession of weapons31.18-40.00%
Other crime30.710.00%
Burglary20.710.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 48 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 36 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4835.969.09%
Violence and sexual offences3611.36-2.70%
Shoplifting208.52-25.93%
Public order134.7344.44%
Criminal damage and arson93.08200.00%
Other theft62.1320.00%
Drugs51.42-16.67%
Possession of weapons51.18400.00%
Vehicle crime31.180.00%
Robbery20.71-71.43%
Theft from the person20.470.00%
Burglary20.470.00%
Bicycle theft10.470.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 37 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4435.722.33%
Violence and sexual offences3710.41-2.63%
Shoplifting278.7528.57%
Public order96.3950.00%
Robbery72.13250.00%
Drugs61.66-14.29%
Other theft51.420.00%
Other crime41.180.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.95-70.00%
Vehicle crime30.7150.00%
Theft from the person20.71-33.33%
Burglary20.47-60.00%
Possession of weapons10.47-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.240.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 43 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 38 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4334.0730.30%
Violence and sexual offences3810.1722.58%
Shoplifting218.99-8.70%
Criminal damage and arson104.9766.67%
Drugs72.37-50.00%
Public order61.66-57.14%
Burglary51.42400.00%
Other theft51.1866.67%
Theft from the person31.18200.00%
Vehicle crime20.71100.00%
Robbery20.470.00%
Possession of weapons20.470.00%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 31 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3331.47-34.00%
Violence and sexual offences317.81-20.51%
Shoplifting237.33-4.17%
Public order145.44180.00%
Drugs143.31180.00%
Criminal damage and arson63.3150.00%
Other theft31.42-62.50%
Other crime30.710.00%
Robbery20.71100.00%
Theft from the person10.470.00%
Burglary10.24-75.00%
Bicycle theft10.24-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.24-50.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 50 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 39 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5034.7819.05%
Violence and sexual offences3911.83-31.58%
Shoplifting249.2326.32%
Other theft85.680.00%
Public order51.89-61.54%
Drugs51.18-61.54%
Criminal damage and arson41.18-42.86%
Burglary40.95-42.86%
Vehicle crime20.95100.00%
Possession of weapons20.47-66.67%
Bicycle theft20.470.00%
Robbery10.47-50.00%
Theft from the person10.240.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 57 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 42 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5742.8216.33%
Anti-social behaviour4213.49-2.33%
Shoplifting199.94-38.71%
Public order134.5044.44%
Drugs133.08116.67%
Other theft83.08700.00%
Burglary71.89600.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.66-36.36%
Possession of weapons61.66200.00%
Other crime31.420.00%
Robbery20.710.00%
Bicycle theft20.470.00%
Vehicle crime10.47-66.67%
Theft from the person10.24-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 49 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 43 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4938.5622.50%
Anti-social behaviour4311.59-2.27%
Shoplifting3110.17-11.43%
Criminal damage and arson117.3383.33%
Public order92.60125.00%
Drugs62.13200.00%
Vehicle crime31.420.00%
Other crime30.7150.00%
Bicycle theft20.710.00%
Theft from the person20.47-33.33%
Possession of weapons20.47100.00%
Burglary10.470.00%
Other theft10.24-90.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 40 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4436.670.00%
Violence and sexual offences4010.410.00%
Shoplifting359.460.00%
Other theft108.280.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.370.00%
Public order41.420.00%
Vehicle crime30.950.00%
Theft from the person30.710.00%
Robbery30.710.00%
Other crime20.710.00%
Drugs20.470.00%
Bicycle theft20.470.00%
Possession of weapons10.470.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 99 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.25 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20243
July 20246
June 20249
May 202413
April 20249
March 20246
February 202414
January 20245
December 202313
November 20239
October 20234

A total of 527 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 43.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 60 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202439
August 202450
July 202451
June 202460
May 202436
April 202437
March 202438
February 202431
January 202439
December 202357
November 202349
October 202340

A total of 529 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 44.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 52 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202438
August 202443
July 202449
June 202452
May 202448
April 202444
March 202443
February 202433
January 202450
December 202342
November 202343
October 202344

A total of 81 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.75 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20244
July 20246
June 20247
May 20245
April 20246
March 20247
February 202414
January 20245
December 202313
November 20236
October 20232

A total of 83 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.92 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20244
July 20249
June 20248
May 20249
April 20243
March 202410
February 20246
January 20244
December 20237
November 202311
October 20236

A total of 76 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.33 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20247
July 20248
June 20249
May 20246
April 20245
March 20245
February 20243
January 20248
December 20238
November 20231
October 202310

A total of 20 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20243
May 20242
April 20242
March 20243
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 31 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 44 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 202411
July 20246
June 20242
May 20242
April 20242
March 20245
February 20241
January 20244
December 20237
November 20231

A total of 29 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.64 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20242
June 20245
May 20242
April 20247
March 20242
February 20242
January 20241
December 20232
October 20233

A total of 251 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 20.92 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 202411
July 20246
June 202420
May 202420
April 202427
March 202421
February 202423
January 202424
December 202319
November 202331
October 202335

A total of 22 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20241
June 20243
April 20244
February 20243
December 20233
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 27 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.45 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20242
June 20243
May 20245
April 20241
March 20242
January 20242
December 20236
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 18 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20242
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20232
October 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Nightclub
    Total26
    Anti-social behaviour8
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Other theft3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Public order2
    Burglary2
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
  • 2. Shopping Area
    Total13
    Shoplifting7
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Glover'S Court
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Back Grimshaw Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. Nile Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Hammond'S Row
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order1
  • 7. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Boltons Court
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 9. Library Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
  • 10. Guildhall Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 11. Cheapside
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. Temple Court
    Total3
    Shoplifting3
  • 13. Birley Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Possession of weapons1
  • 14. Jacson Street
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Bicycle theft1
  • 16. Regent Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 17. Camden Place
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 18. Tenby Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 19. Parking Area
    Total2
    Public order2
  • 20. Guild Row
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Winckley Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
  • 22. Great Avenham Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 23. Avenham Place
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Albyn Bank Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Manchester Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 26. Oakham Court
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 27. Berry Street
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 28. St Austin'S Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 29. Oak Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. St John'S Place
    Total1
    Drugs1