PR1 5AL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PR1 5AL

PR1 5AL, Preston has recorded a total of 86 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.44 per 1,000 population. This PR1 5AL 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 5AL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PR1 5AL, encompassing approximately 6911 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (27) incidents (3.85% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (22) incidents (46.67% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (10) incidents (66.67% increase)

PR1 5AL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Andrew Street with total crimes: 10
  • Bootle Street with total crimes: 4
  • Owtram Street with total crimes: 4

PR1 5AL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2712.443.85%
Violence and sexual offences223.9146.67%
Criminal damage and arson103.1866.67%
Other crime51.45150.00%
Public order40.72-20.00%
Other theft40.58-50.00%
Vehicle crime40.58-33.33%
Robbery30.580.00%
Burglary30.43200.00%
Drugs30.43200.00%
Shoplifting10.43-50.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2610.56-29.73%
Violence and sexual offences153.76-54.55%
Other theft82.170.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.1620.00%
Vehicle crime60.87-14.29%
Public order50.8766.67%
Other crime20.72-33.33%
Shoplifting20.29-60.00%
Burglary10.29-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.14-50.00%
Drugs10.14-50.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 33 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3714.762.78%
Violence and sexual offences335.3517.86%
Vehicle crime74.77133.33%
Shoplifting51.0166.67%
Criminal damage and arson50.72150.00%
Other crime30.72200.00%
Public order30.43-50.00%
Possession of weapons20.430.00%
Burglary20.290.00%
Bicycle theft20.290.00%
Drugs20.29-50.00%
Theft from the person10.290.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3612.5950.00%
Violence and sexual offences285.21-9.68%
Public order64.05500.00%
Drugs40.870.00%
Shoplifting30.58-57.14%
Other theft30.43-50.00%
Vehicle crime30.4350.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.43-66.67%
Other crime10.29-75.00%
Theft from the person10.140.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3112.8829.17%
Anti-social behaviour244.49-7.69%
Shoplifting73.47600.00%
Other theft61.01-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.870.00%
Other crime40.8733.33%
Burglary40.580.00%
Robbery20.580.00%
Vehicle crime20.29-81.82%
Bicycle theft10.290.00%
Public order10.14-50.00%
Theft from the person10.140.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2614.18-23.53%
Violence and sexual offences243.76-33.33%
Vehicle crime113.47120.00%
Other theft101.5966.67%
Criminal damage and arson61.450.00%
Drugs60.8720.00%
Burglary40.870.00%
Other crime30.58200.00%
Possession of weapons30.430.00%
Robbery20.43100.00%
Public order20.29-71.43%
Shoplifting10.290.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 34 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3615.4838.46%
Anti-social behaviour345.2161.90%
Public order74.92-12.50%
Criminal damage and arson61.010.00%
Other theft60.870.00%
Vehicle crime50.87150.00%
Drugs50.72400.00%
Burglary40.720.00%
Shoplifting10.58-50.00%
Robbery10.140.00%
Bicycle theft10.140.00%
Other crime10.14-66.67%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2611.72-23.53%
Anti-social behaviour213.76-12.50%
Public order83.04100.00%
Other theft61.16-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.87-14.29%
Burglary40.8733.33%
Other crime30.580.00%
Shoplifting20.43100.00%
Vehicle crime20.29-33.33%
Drugs10.29-85.71%
Possession of weapons10.14-50.00%
Robbery10.14-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3414.47-2.86%
Anti-social behaviour244.9226.32%
Other theft83.4733.33%
Drugs71.16133.33%
Criminal damage and arson71.0175.00%
Public order41.01300.00%
Burglary30.5850.00%
Vehicle crime30.43-40.00%
Other crime30.4350.00%
Robbery20.430.00%
Possession of weapons20.290.00%
Bicycle theft10.290.00%
Shoplifting10.140.00%
Theft from the person10.140.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3511.5794.44%
Anti-social behaviour195.0618.75%
Other theft62.7550.00%
Vehicle crime50.87-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson40.72100.00%
Drugs30.580.00%
Burglary20.430.00%
Other crime20.290.00%
Possession of weapons20.290.00%
Shoplifting10.29-80.00%
Public order10.14-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences188.97-45.45%
Anti-social behaviour162.60-33.33%
Vehicle crime72.31133.33%
Shoplifting51.0166.67%
Other theft40.72-42.86%
Robbery30.580.00%
Drugs30.43-25.00%
Burglary20.430.00%
Public order20.29-71.43%
Criminal damage and arson20.29-71.43%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3313.020.00%
Anti-social behaviour244.770.00%
Other theft73.470.00%
Public order71.010.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.010.00%
Drugs41.010.00%
Shoplifting30.580.00%
Vehicle crime30.430.00%
Other crime10.430.00%
Bicycle theft10.140.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 67 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.58 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20246
July 20245
June 20242
May 20246
April 20246
March 20246
February 20246
January 20247
December 20234
November 20232
October 20237

A total of 314 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 26.17 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 37 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202427
August 202426
July 202437
June 202436
May 202424
April 202426
March 202434
February 202421
January 202424
December 202319
November 202316
October 202324

A total of 50 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.17 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20245
July 20243
June 20246
May 20241
April 20242
March 20247
February 20248
January 20244
December 20231
November 20232
October 20237

A total of 32 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20245
June 20243
May 20247
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20235
October 20233

A total of 28 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.55 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
July 20243
June 20241
May 20244
April 20243
March 20241
February 20243
January 20243
December 20232
October 20231

A total of 14 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
May 20242
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
November 20233

A total of 335 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 27.92 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202422
August 202415
July 202433
June 202428
May 202431
April 202424
March 202436
February 202426
January 202434
December 202335
November 202318
October 202333

A total of 29 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.90 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 68 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.18 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20248
June 20243
May 20246
April 202410
March 20246
February 20246
January 20248
December 20236
November 20234
October 20237

A total of 39 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.55 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20242
June 20244
April 20246
March 20245
February 20241
January 20247
December 20233
November 20233
October 20234

A total of 58 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.83 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20246
July 20247
June 20243
May 20242
April 202411
March 20245
February 20242
January 20243
December 20235
November 20237
October 20233

A total of 7 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
May 20241
March 20241
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 10 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
April 20243
February 20241
January 20242
December 20232

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

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
January 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the PR1 5AL postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Andrew Street
    Total10
    Anti-social behaviour10
  • 2. Bootle Street
    Total4
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Owtram Street
    Total4
    Drugs2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
  • 4. Wilbraham Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Dodgson Place
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Portman Street
    Total3
    Other crime1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Cemetery Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Holman Street
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Chester Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 10. Rook Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 11. Plevna Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 12. Shopping Area
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 13. Acorn Close
    Total2
    Other theft2
  • 14. Hawkhurst Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 15. Penguin Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
  • 16. Strutt Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Graham Street
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Dove Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 19. East View
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. St Mary'S Street North
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 21. Deepdale Street
    Total2
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Mosley Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 23. Catherine Street
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 24. Bleasdale Street East
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 25. Wignall Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 26. Crescent Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Park/Open Space
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 28. Spinning Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Landseer Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 30. Collinson Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1