JOHN WILLIAM STREET, PR1 4XE Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PR1 4XE

JOHN WILLIAM STREET, PR1 4XE, Preston has recorded a total of 70 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 19.05 per 1,000 population. This PR1 4XE 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 4XE crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PR1 4XE, encompassing approximately 3675 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (30) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (15) incidents (-11.76% decrease)
  • Public order: (8) incidents (166.67% increase)

PR1 4XE Crime Hotspots

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

  • Maitland Close with total crimes: 8
  • A59 with total crimes: 6
  • Adelaide Street with total crimes: 6

JOHN WILLIAM STREET, PR1 4XE Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3019.05100.00%
Anti-social behaviour158.16-11.76%
Public order84.08166.67%
Other crime42.18100.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.090.00%
Vehicle crime21.090.00%
Drugs20.540.00%
Theft from the person10.540.00%
Shoplifting10.270.00%
Other theft10.27-83.33%
Robbery10.270.00%
Burglary10.270.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1713.88-32.00%
Violence and sexual offences154.63-34.78%
Other theft64.0820.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.63-42.86%
Public order31.090.00%
Other crime20.82-50.00%
Robbery10.540.00%
Bicycle theft10.27-66.67%
Shoplifting10.270.00%
Possession of weapons10.270.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2522.044.17%
Violence and sexual offences236.80-14.81%
Criminal damage and arson76.26250.00%
Other theft51.90-16.67%
Burglary51.36400.00%
Other crime41.36100.00%
Public order31.0950.00%
Bicycle theft30.820.00%
Drugs20.82100.00%
Theft from the person10.540.00%
Possession of weapons10.270.00%
Vehicle crime10.27-75.00%
Robbery10.270.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2719.8628.57%
Anti-social behaviour247.3571.43%
Other theft66.530.00%
Vehicle crime41.63100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.09-33.33%
Other crime20.540.00%
Shoplifting20.54-33.33%
Public order20.54-50.00%
Drugs10.54-50.00%
Burglary10.27-83.33%
Possession of weapons10.27-50.00%
Robbery10.270.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2117.9616.67%
Anti-social behaviour145.71-26.32%
Burglary63.8120.00%
Other theft61.63-14.29%
Public order41.63-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.09-57.14%
Shoplifting30.82200.00%
Other crime20.82100.00%
Vehicle crime20.54-66.67%
Drugs20.54-50.00%
Possession of weapons20.540.00%
Robbery10.540.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1919.86-9.52%
Violence and sexual offences185.17-25.00%
Other theft74.9016.67%
Criminal damage and arson71.90-12.50%
Vehicle crime61.90500.00%
Public order51.63-16.67%
Burglary51.3625.00%
Drugs41.36100.00%
Shoplifting11.090.00%
Other crime10.270.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2420.689.09%
Anti-social behaviour216.5340.00%
Criminal damage and arson85.71700.00%
Other theft62.18-25.00%
Public order61.6350.00%
Burglary41.630.00%
Drugs21.090.00%
Possession of weapons20.54-33.33%
Shoplifting10.540.00%
Vehicle crime10.270.00%
Theft from the person10.270.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2216.05-26.67%
Anti-social behaviour155.99-44.44%
Other theft84.08-11.11%
Public order42.18-33.33%
Possession of weapons31.090.00%
Drugs20.82-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.540.00%
Vehicle crime10.270.00%
Shoplifting10.270.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.27-66.67%
Robbery10.270.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3023.67114.29%
Anti-social behaviour278.1658.82%
Other theft97.3550.00%
Public order62.4520.00%
Drugs41.6333.33%
Criminal damage and arson31.09-25.00%
Burglary20.82-50.00%
Other crime20.540.00%
Shoplifting10.540.00%
Theft from the person10.270.00%
Bicycle theft10.270.00%
Robbery10.270.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1715.78-15.00%
Violence and sexual offences144.63-33.33%
Other theft63.81-14.29%
Public order51.63150.00%
Burglary41.36100.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.0933.33%
Drugs31.09200.00%
Vehicle crime20.82-60.00%
Other crime20.540.00%
Shoplifting10.54-80.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2119.59-36.36%
Anti-social behaviour205.71-41.18%
Other theft75.4440.00%
Vehicle crime51.900.00%
Shoplifting51.360.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.36-62.50%
Possession of weapons30.820.00%
Other crime20.82100.00%
Public order20.54-33.33%
Burglary20.54-50.00%
Drugs10.54-50.00%
Robbery10.270.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 33 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3425.030.00%
Violence and sexual offences339.250.00%
Criminal damage and arson88.980.00%
Other theft52.180.00%
Burglary41.360.00%
Public order31.090.00%
Bicycle theft20.820.00%
Drugs20.540.00%
Other crime10.540.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 248 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 20.67 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 202417
July 202425
June 202424
May 202414
April 202419
March 202421
February 202415
January 202427
December 202317
November 202320
October 202334

A total of 278 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 23.17 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202430
August 202415
July 202423
June 202427
May 202421
April 202418
March 202424
February 202422
January 202430
December 202314
November 202321
October 202333

A total of 24 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
June 20244
May 20242
April 20246
March 20241
February 20241
December 20232
November 20235

A total of 51 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20243
July 20243
June 20242
May 20244
April 20245
March 20246
February 20244
January 20246
December 20235
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 22 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
July 20244
June 20242
May 20242
April 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
March 20241
January 20241

A total of 54 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
July 20247
June 20242
May 20243
April 20247
March 20248
February 20241
January 20243
December 20234
November 20233
October 20238

A total of 17 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.70 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20242
May 20243
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20235

A total of 25 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.27 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20242
June 20241
May 20242
April 20244
March 20242
February 20242
January 20244
December 20233
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 72 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20246
July 20245
June 20246
May 20246
April 20247
March 20246
February 20248
January 20249
December 20236
November 20237
October 20235

A total of 8 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 34 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.40 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 8 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20243
February 20241
January 20241
October 20232

A total of 13 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
March 20242
February 20243
November 20233

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the PR1 4XE postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Maitland Close
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 2. A59
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Theft from the person1
  • 3. Adelaide Street
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. Goodier Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Cave Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Public order1
  • 6. Albyn Street East
    Total4
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Owtram Street
    Total4
    Drugs2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
  • 8. Wilbraham Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Cliffe Court
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Leo Case Court
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 11. Scotforth Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 12. St Marys Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 13. Plevna Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 14. Dundonald Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Great Townley Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Surrey Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 17. Lex Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 18. William Henry Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Montjoly Street
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 20. Ashleigh Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Grosvenor Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Parking Area
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 23. Supermarket
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Mercer Street
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 25. Fishwick Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 26. Mosley Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 27. Catherine Street
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 28. Park/Open Space
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 29. Spinning Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Derby Square
    Total1
    Public order1