PR1 3RF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PR1 3RF

PR1 3RF, Preston has recorded a total of 134 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 31.27 per 1,000 population. This PR1 3RF 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 3RF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PR1 3RF, encompassing approximately 4285 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (40) incidents (-27.27% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (38) incidents (-11.63% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (14) incidents (27.27% increase)

PR1 3RF 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

PR1 3RF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 38 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4031.27-27.27%
Anti-social behaviour389.33-11.63%
Shoplifting148.8727.27%
Public order83.27100.00%
Drugs61.8720.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.4050.00%
Other theft61.40-25.00%
Burglary31.40-72.73%
Other crime30.700.00%
Theft from the person20.700.00%
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 55 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 43 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5534.310.00%
Anti-social behaviour4312.84-12.24%
Shoplifting1110.0383.33%
Burglary112.5757.14%
Other theft82.570.00%
Drugs51.87-16.67%
Public order41.17-42.86%
Criminal damage and arson40.93-55.56%
Bicycle theft30.9350.00%
Robbery10.70-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.23-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.23-66.67%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 55 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 49 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5537.34-12.70%
Anti-social behaviour4912.84-9.26%
Criminal damage and arson911.44-10.00%
Other theft82.10-11.11%
Public order71.87-22.22%
Burglary71.63250.00%
Drugs61.63-14.29%
Shoplifting61.40-70.00%
Vehicle crime31.40-66.67%
Theft from the person30.700.00%
Possession of weapons20.70-33.33%
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 63 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 54 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6345.2775.00%
Anti-social behaviour5414.7010.20%
Shoplifting2012.600.00%
Criminal damage and arson104.6711.11%
Vehicle crime92.33200.00%
Public order92.10-40.00%
Other theft92.1050.00%
Drugs72.1016.67%
Robbery51.63150.00%
Possession of weapons31.17-40.00%
Other crime30.700.00%
Burglary20.700.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 49 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 36 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4936.416.52%
Violence and sexual offences3611.44-14.29%
Shoplifting208.40-25.93%
Public order154.6766.67%
Criminal damage and arson93.50200.00%
Drugs62.100.00%
Other theft61.4020.00%
Possession of weapons51.40400.00%
Vehicle crime31.170.00%
Robbery20.70-71.43%
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 46 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 42 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4636.870.00%
Violence and sexual offences4210.7410.53%
Shoplifting279.8028.57%
Public order96.3050.00%
Robbery72.10133.33%
Drugs61.63-25.00%
Other theft51.40-16.67%
Other crime41.170.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.93-72.73%
Vehicle crime30.7050.00%
Theft from the person20.70-33.33%
Burglary20.47-71.43%
Possession of weapons10.47-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.230.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 46 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 38 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4635.9435.29%
Violence and sexual offences3810.7422.58%
Shoplifting218.87-8.70%
Criminal damage and arson114.9083.33%
Drugs82.57-55.56%
Burglary71.87250.00%
Public order61.63-57.14%
Other theft61.4050.00%
Possession of weapons31.400.00%
Theft from the person30.70200.00%
Robbery30.7050.00%
Vehicle crime20.70100.00%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 31 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3432.67-32.00%
Violence and sexual offences317.93-22.50%
Shoplifting237.23-4.17%
Drugs185.37260.00%
Public order144.20180.00%
Criminal damage and arson63.2750.00%
Other theft41.40-50.00%
Other crime30.930.00%
Burglary20.70-50.00%
Robbery20.47100.00%
Theft from the person10.470.00%
Bicycle theft10.23-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.23-50.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 50 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 40 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5034.7716.28%
Violence and sexual offences4011.67-33.33%
Shoplifting249.3326.32%
Other theft85.600.00%
Public order51.87-61.54%
Drugs51.17-61.54%
Criminal damage and arson41.17-50.00%
Burglary40.93-60.00%
Bicycle theft30.9350.00%
Vehicle crime20.70100.00%
Possession of weapons20.47-66.67%
Robbery10.47-50.00%
Theft from the person10.230.00%

In December 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 offences6044.1120.00%
Anti-social behaviour4314.00-4.44%
Shoplifting1910.03-38.71%
Public order134.4344.44%
Drugs133.03116.67%
Burglary103.03400.00%
Other theft82.33700.00%
Criminal damage and arson81.87-27.27%
Possession of weapons61.87200.00%
Other crime31.400.00%
Robbery20.700.00%
Bicycle theft20.470.00%
Vehicle crime10.47-66.67%
Theft from the person10.23-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 50 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 45 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5038.970.00%
Anti-social behaviour4511.670.00%
Shoplifting3110.500.00%
Criminal damage and arson117.230.00%
Public order92.570.00%
Drugs62.100.00%
Vehicle crime31.400.00%
Other crime30.700.00%
Bicycle theft20.700.00%
Burglary20.470.00%
Theft from the person20.470.00%
Possession of weapons20.470.00%
Other theft10.470.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 99 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20244
July 20247
June 20249
May 202415
April 20249
March 20246
February 202414
January 20245
December 202313
November 20239

A total of 510 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 46.36 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 63 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202440
August 202455
July 202455
June 202463
May 202436
April 202442
March 202438
February 202431
January 202440
December 202360
November 202350

A total of 497 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 45.18 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 54 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202438
August 202443
July 202449
June 202454
May 202449
April 202446
March 202446
February 202434
January 202450
December 202343
November 202345

A total of 86 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.82 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20245
July 20246
June 20247
May 20246
April 20246
March 20248
February 202418
January 20245
December 202313
November 20236

A total of 81 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.36 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20244
July 20249
June 202410
May 20249
April 20243
March 202411
February 20246
January 20244
December 20238
November 202311

A total of 69 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.27 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20248
July 20248
June 20249
May 20246
April 20245
March 20246
February 20244
January 20248
December 20238
November 20231

A total of 17 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.89 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

A total of 30 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.73 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20243
June 20249
May 20243
April 20243
March 20242
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20233

A total of 52 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.73 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 202411
July 20247
June 20242
May 20242
April 20242
March 20247
February 20242
January 20244
December 202310
November 20232

A total of 27 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.70 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 20243
February 20242
January 20241
December 20232

A total of 216 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 19.64 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 31 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

A total of 20 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.86 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

A total of 27 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.70 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 20243
January 20242
December 20236
November 20232

A total of 17 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.89 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 20243
December 20232
November 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the PR1 3RF 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