PR1 3RW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PR1 3RW

PR1 3RW, Preston has recorded a total of 134 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 28.48 per 1,000 population. This PR1 3RW 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 3RW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PR1 3RW, encompassing approximately 4705 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (42) incidents (-14.29% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (39) incidents (-7.14% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (11) incidents (-31.25% decrease)

PR1 3RW Crime Hotspots

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

  • Nightclub with total crimes: 26
  • Glover'S Court with total crimes: 7
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 6

PR1 3RW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 39 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4228.48-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour398.93-7.14%
Shoplifting118.29-31.25%
Public order82.3433.33%
Other theft71.7016.67%
Drugs51.490.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.060.00%
Burglary41.06-60.00%
Other crime30.850.00%
Possession of weapons30.64200.00%
Vehicle crime30.64200.00%
Theft from the person20.64100.00%
Robbery10.43-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.21-75.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 49 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 42 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4931.46-23.44%
Anti-social behaviour4210.41-6.67%
Shoplifting168.93128.57%
Burglary103.4042.86%
Public order62.13-14.29%
Other theft61.28-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson51.28-44.44%
Drugs51.06-16.67%
Bicycle theft41.0633.33%
Robbery20.85-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.43-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.21-66.67%
Theft from the person10.210.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 64 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 45 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6436.13-3.03%
Anti-social behaviour4513.6032.35%
Other theft99.560.00%
Criminal damage and arson91.910.00%
Public order71.91-30.00%
Burglary71.49250.00%
Shoplifting71.49-63.16%
Drugs61.490.00%
Other crime41.28100.00%
Bicycle theft30.850.00%
Robbery30.640.00%
Vehicle crime30.64-62.50%
Possession of weapons20.64-33.33%
Theft from the person10.430.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 66 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 34 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6636.3465.00%
Anti-social behaviour3414.03-30.61%
Shoplifting197.2318.75%
Public order104.04-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson92.1380.00%
Other theft91.9150.00%
Vehicle crime81.91700.00%
Drugs61.70-14.29%
Possession of weapons31.280.00%
Robbery30.64200.00%
Burglary20.64-33.33%
Other crime20.430.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 49 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 40 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4931.4619.51%
Violence and sexual offences4010.41-6.98%
Shoplifting168.50-48.39%
Public order143.4040.00%
Drugs72.9816.67%
Other theft61.4920.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.2825.00%
Burglary31.06200.00%
Possession of weapons30.64200.00%
Theft from the person20.640.00%
Bicycle theft10.43-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.21-66.67%
Robbery10.21-85.71%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 43 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 41 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4334.0110.26%
Anti-social behaviour419.14-6.82%
Shoplifting318.71121.43%
Public order106.59150.00%
Robbery72.13250.00%
Drugs61.49-33.33%
Other theft51.280.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.06-63.64%
Other crime40.85300.00%
Vehicle crime30.8550.00%
Bicycle theft20.64100.00%
Theft from the person20.43-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.43-50.00%
Burglary10.21-87.50%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 39 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4430.8229.41%
Violence and sexual offences399.3530.00%
Shoplifting148.29-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson112.9857.14%
Drugs92.34-40.00%
Burglary81.91300.00%
Other theft51.70-16.67%
Public order41.06-75.00%
Theft from the person30.85200.00%
Possession of weapons20.640.00%
Vehicle crime20.430.00%
Robbery20.430.00%
Other crime10.43-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.210.00%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3428.91-17.07%
Violence and sexual offences307.23-28.57%
Shoplifting216.38-8.70%
Public order164.46220.00%
Drugs153.40200.00%
Criminal damage and arson73.1916.67%
Other theft61.49-33.33%
Other crime31.280.00%
Burglary20.64-50.00%
Theft from the person10.430.00%
Bicycle theft10.21-66.67%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 41 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4230.39-30.00%
Anti-social behaviour418.9317.14%
Shoplifting238.7121.05%
Other theft94.890.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.91-25.00%
Public order51.28-64.29%
Drugs51.06-61.54%
Burglary41.06-60.00%
Bicycle theft30.8550.00%
Possession of weapons20.64-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.430.00%
Robbery10.21-50.00%
Theft from the person10.210.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 60 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 35 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6038.8933.33%
Anti-social behaviour3512.75-18.60%
Shoplifting197.44-5.00%
Public order144.0440.00%
Drugs132.98160.00%
Burglary102.76400.00%
Other theft92.13800.00%
Criminal damage and arson81.91-20.00%
Possession of weapons61.70200.00%
Other crime31.280.00%
Robbery20.640.00%
Bicycle theft20.430.00%
Vehicle crime10.43-80.00%
Theft from the person10.210.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 45 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 43 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4531.67-6.25%
Anti-social behaviour439.56-14.00%
Shoplifting209.14-41.18%
Public order104.25150.00%
Criminal damage and arson102.13100.00%
Vehicle crime52.1366.67%
Drugs51.06150.00%
Other crime31.0650.00%
Bicycle theft20.640.00%
Burglary20.430.00%
Possession of weapons20.43100.00%
Theft from the person10.43-66.67%
Other theft10.21-87.50%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 50 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 48 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5035.070.00%
Violence and sexual offences4810.630.00%
Shoplifting3410.200.00%
Other theft87.230.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.700.00%
Public order41.060.00%
Vehicle crime30.850.00%
Theft from the person30.640.00%
Other crime20.640.00%
Drugs20.430.00%
Bicycle theft20.430.00%
Burglary20.430.00%
Possession of weapons10.430.00%
Robbery10.210.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 25 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.78 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20244
June 20242
April 20244
March 20241
February 20243
December 20233
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 80 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20246
July 20249
June 20249
May 20246
April 20245
March 20245
February 20246
January 20249
December 20239
November 20231
October 20238

A total of 55 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.58 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 202410
July 20247
June 20242
May 20243
April 20241
March 20248
February 20242
January 20244
December 202310
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 568 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 47.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 66 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202442
August 202449
July 202464
June 202466
May 202440
April 202443
March 202439
February 202430
January 202442
December 202360
November 202345
October 202348

A total of 26 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.36 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 108 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20246
July 20247
June 202410
May 202414
April 202410
March 20244
February 202416
January 20245
December 202314
November 202310
October 20234

A total of 497 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 41.42 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 50 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202439
August 202442
July 202445
June 202434
May 202449
April 202441
March 202444
February 202434
January 202441
December 202335
November 202343
October 202350

A total of 31 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.82 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20243
June 20248
May 20241
April 20243
March 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20235
October 20233

A total of 231 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 19.25 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202416
July 20247
June 202419
May 202416
April 202431
March 202414
February 202421
January 202423
December 202319
November 202320
October 202334

A total of 84 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20245
July 20246
June 20246
May 20247
April 20246
March 20249
February 202415
January 20245
December 202313
November 20235
October 20232

A total of 84 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20245
July 20249
June 20249
May 20245
April 20244
March 202411
February 20247
January 20246
December 20238
November 202310
October 20235

A total of 18 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.64 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 23 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20243
June 20243
May 20241
April 20247
March 20242
January 20241
December 20232
October 20231

A total of 22 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the PR1 3RW 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. Glover'S Court
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Shopping Area
    Total6
    Shoplifting5
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 4. Pole Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Back Grimshaw Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Nile Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Hammond'S Row
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order1
  • 8. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Boltons Court
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 10. Library Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
  • 11. Guildhall Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 12. Cheapside
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. Temple Court
    Total3
    Shoplifting3
  • 14. Birley Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Possession of weapons1
  • 15. Jacson Street
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Bicycle theft1
  • 17. Regent Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 18. Tenby Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 19. Trower Street
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
  • 20. Mellor Place
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Parking Area
    Total2
    Public order2
  • 22. Guild Row
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Great Avenham Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 24. Avenham Place
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Ashworth Street
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 26. Greenwood Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 27. Albyn Bank Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Manchester Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 29. Oakham Court
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 30. Berry Street
    Total1
    Drugs1