PR1 5AU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PR1 5AU

PR1 5AU, Preston has recorded a total of 102 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 17.45 per 1,000 population. This PR1 5AU 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 5AU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PR1 5AU, encompassing approximately 5846 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the PR1 5AU area, explore the PR1 5AU Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (32) incidents (14.29% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (29) incidents (-17.14% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (9) incidents (28.57% increase)

PR1 5AU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Stanley Street with total crimes: 11
  • Andrew Street with total crimes: 10
  • A59 with total crimes: 6

PR1 5AU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3217.4514.29%
Anti-social behaviour295.47-17.14%
Criminal damage and arson94.9628.57%
Other crime61.54100.00%
Public order51.030.00%
Vehicle crime50.8666.67%
Burglary40.86300.00%
Drugs40.68100.00%
Robbery30.680.00%
Shoplifting20.51-50.00%
Other theft20.34-75.00%
Theft from the person10.340.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3517.45-12.50%
Violence and sexual offences285.99-33.33%
Other theft84.79300.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.37-36.36%
Public order51.20-16.67%
Shoplifting40.86-42.86%
Robbery30.68200.00%
Other crime30.510.00%
Vehicle crime30.51-57.14%
Drugs20.51100.00%
Possession of weapons20.34-33.33%
Burglary10.34-80.00%
Bicycle theft10.17-66.67%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 40 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4222.755.00%
Anti-social behaviour407.18-9.09%
Criminal damage and arson116.84175.00%
Vehicle crime71.88133.33%
Shoplifting71.2040.00%
Public order61.20-33.33%
Burglary51.03150.00%
Bicycle theft30.860.00%
Possession of weapons30.51200.00%
Other crime30.5150.00%
Theft from the person20.51100.00%
Other theft20.34-83.33%
Drugs10.34-80.00%
Robbery10.170.00%

In June 2024, 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 behaviour4422.0676.00%
Violence and sexual offences407.535.26%
Other theft126.8450.00%
Public order92.05200.00%
Drugs51.54150.00%
Shoplifting50.86-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.86-55.56%
Vehicle crime30.6850.00%
Other crime20.51-50.00%
Burglary20.34-60.00%
Theft from the person10.340.00%
Possession of weapons10.17-50.00%
Robbery10.17-66.67%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3819.3311.76%
Anti-social behaviour256.50-21.88%
Shoplifting104.28400.00%
Criminal damage and arson91.710.00%
Other theft81.54-46.67%
Burglary51.370.00%
Other crime40.86-33.33%
Public order30.68-25.00%
Robbery30.5150.00%
Drugs20.51-71.43%
Possession of weapons20.34-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.34-88.24%
Bicycle theft10.340.00%
Theft from the person10.170.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 32 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3423.43-19.05%
Anti-social behaviour325.82-33.33%
Vehicle crime175.47325.00%
Other theft152.9136.36%
Criminal damage and arson92.57-25.00%
Drugs71.540.00%
Other crime61.20200.00%
Burglary51.030.00%
Public order40.86-42.86%
Possession of weapons30.68200.00%
Shoplifting20.51-60.00%
Robbery20.34100.00%
Bicycle theft10.340.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 48 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 42 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4825.1477.78%
Violence and sexual offences428.2182.61%
Criminal damage and arson127.18200.00%
Other theft112.0510.00%
Public order71.88-50.00%
Drugs71.2075.00%
Burglary51.2025.00%
Shoplifting50.860.00%
Vehicle crime40.86100.00%
Other crime20.680.00%
Theft from the person10.340.00%
Robbery10.17-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.170.00%
Possession of weapons10.170.00%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2716.93-38.64%
Violence and sexual offences234.62-45.24%
Public order143.93366.67%
Other theft102.39-9.09%
Shoplifting51.7166.67%
Burglary40.8633.33%
Criminal damage and arson40.68-42.86%
Drugs40.68-33.33%
Robbery30.68200.00%
Other crime20.51-50.00%
Vehicle crime20.340.00%
Possession of weapons10.340.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 42 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4422.4151.72%
Violence and sexual offences427.5323.53%
Other theft117.1810.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.88-12.50%
Drugs61.20100.00%
Other crime41.03-20.00%
Public order30.68200.00%
Shoplifting30.5150.00%
Theft from the person30.51200.00%
Burglary30.51-40.00%
Vehicle crime20.510.00%
Bicycle theft10.340.00%
Robbery10.170.00%
Possession of weapons10.170.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3417.2713.33%
Anti-social behaviour295.8238.10%
Other theft104.96-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson81.71100.00%
Burglary51.37150.00%
Other crime50.860.00%
Drugs30.8650.00%
Shoplifting20.51-80.00%
Vehicle crime20.34-66.67%
Public order10.34-50.00%
Theft from the person10.170.00%
Robbery10.17-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3015.73-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour215.13-50.00%
Other theft123.5971.43%
Shoplifting102.0542.86%
Vehicle crime61.71100.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.03-63.64%
Robbery30.680.00%
Burglary20.51-33.33%
Drugs20.34-33.33%
Public order20.34-71.43%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 45 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 42 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4522.750.00%
Anti-social behaviour427.700.00%
Criminal damage and arson117.180.00%
Public order71.880.00%
Other theft71.200.00%
Shoplifting71.200.00%
Other crime41.200.00%
Burglary30.680.00%
Drugs30.510.00%
Vehicle crime30.510.00%
Bicycle theft10.510.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 416 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 34.67 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 48 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202429
August 202435
July 202440
June 202444
May 202425
April 202432
March 202448
February 202427
January 202444
December 202329
November 202321
October 202342

A total of 10 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
March 20241
January 20243
December 20231

A total of 430 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 35.83 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 45 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202432
August 202428
July 202442
June 202440
May 202438
April 202434
March 202442
February 202423
January 202442
December 202334
November 202330
October 202345

A total of 66 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.50 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20245
July 20246
June 20249
May 20243
April 20244
March 20247
February 202414
January 20243
December 20231
November 20232
October 20237

A total of 41 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.73 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20243
July 20243
June 20242
May 20244
April 20246
March 20242
February 20242
January 20244
December 20235
October 20234

A total of 56 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
July 20247
June 20243
May 20242
April 202417
March 20244
February 20242
January 20242
December 20232
November 20236
October 20233

A total of 95 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.92 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20247
July 202411
June 20244
May 20249
April 20249
March 202412
February 20244
January 20247
December 20238
November 20234
October 202311

A total of 62 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.17 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
July 20247
June 20245
May 202410
April 20242
March 20245
February 20245
January 20243
December 20232
November 202310
October 20237

A total of 22 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
August 20243
July 20241
June 20241
May 20243
April 20242
March 20241
February 20243
January 20241
December 20231
November 20233

A total of 44 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
July 20245
June 20242
May 20245
April 20245
March 20245
February 20244
January 20243
December 20235
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 108 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20248
July 20242
June 202412
May 20248
April 202415
March 202411
February 202410
January 202411
December 202310
November 202312
October 20237

A total of 46 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.83 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
July 20241
June 20245
May 20242
April 20247
March 20247
February 20244
January 20246
December 20233
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 9 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20243
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 14 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20243
June 20241
May 20242
April 20243
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Stanley Street
    Total11
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
    Shoplifting1
  • 2. Andrew Street
    Total10
    Anti-social behaviour10
  • 3. A59
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Theft from the person1
  • 4. Goodier Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Edmund Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Bootle Street
    Total4
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    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. Portman Street
    Total3
    Other crime1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Chester Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 11. Percy Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 12. Plevna Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 13. Shopping Area
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 14. Hawkhurst Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 15. Strutt Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Graham Street
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Dove Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 18. East View
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Jutland Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 20. St Mary'S Street North
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 21. Deepdale Street
    Total2
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Parking Area
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 23. Supermarket
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Mercer Street
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 25. Mosley Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 26. Catherine Street
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 27. Bleasdale Street East
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 28. Wignall Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 29. Crescent Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Park/Open Space
    Total1
    Other crime1