PR1 5SW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PR1 5SW

PR1 5SW, Preston has recorded a total of 93 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 17.04 per 1,000 population. This PR1 5SW 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 5SW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PR1 5SW, encompassing approximately 5457 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (36) incidents (-2.70% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (21) incidents (-22.22% decrease)
  • Other theft: (11) incidents (-15.38% decrease)

PR1 5SW Crime Hotspots

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

  • Andrew Street with total crimes: 10
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 7
  • Tennyson Mill Court with total crimes: 6

PR1 5SW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3617.04-2.70%
Violence and sexual offences216.60-22.22%
Other theft113.85-15.38%
Vehicle crime62.020.00%
Public order51.100.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.920.00%
Shoplifting40.9233.33%
Burglary20.73-50.00%
Other crime10.370.00%
Robbery10.18-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.180.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3719.7923.33%
Violence and sexual offences276.7822.73%
Other theft134.9562.50%
Vehicle crime62.38200.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.100.00%
Public order50.92-28.57%
Burglary40.92100.00%
Possession of weapons40.73300.00%
Shoplifting30.73-25.00%
Drugs20.55-33.33%
Robbery20.370.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3015.940.00%
Violence and sexual offences225.50-24.14%
Other theft84.03-33.33%
Public order71.47133.33%
Criminal damage and arson51.28-64.29%
Shoplifting40.92-33.33%
Drugs30.7350.00%
Other crime20.55100.00%
Burglary20.37100.00%
Vehicle crime20.37-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.370.00%
Bicycle theft10.180.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3019.06-3.23%
Violence and sexual offences295.50-12.12%
Criminal damage and arson145.3155.56%
Other theft122.57200.00%
Shoplifting62.2020.00%
Vehicle crime61.10200.00%
Public order31.10-25.00%
Drugs20.55100.00%
Other crime10.37-66.67%
Burglary10.18-75.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 31 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3318.5117.86%
Anti-social behaviour316.0524.00%
Criminal damage and arson95.6850.00%
Shoplifting51.6525.00%
Burglary40.92100.00%
Public order40.730.00%
Other theft40.73-66.67%
Other crime30.73200.00%
Bicycle theft30.550.00%
Vehicle crime20.55-60.00%
Drugs10.37-66.67%
Robbery10.18-75.00%
Theft from the person10.180.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2817.960.00%
Anti-social behaviour255.138.70%
Other theft124.5871.43%
Criminal damage and arson62.20-45.45%
Vehicle crime51.1025.00%
Public order40.92-20.00%
Robbery40.73300.00%
Shoplifting40.73100.00%
Bicycle theft30.7350.00%
Drugs30.550.00%
Burglary20.550.00%
Other crime10.370.00%
Possession of weapons10.180.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2816.31-12.50%
Anti-social behaviour235.13-11.54%
Criminal damage and arson114.2157.14%
Other theft72.0275.00%
Public order51.28-44.44%
Vehicle crime40.9233.33%
Drugs30.73-25.00%
Bicycle theft20.550.00%
Burglary20.37-60.00%
Shoplifting20.370.00%
Robbery10.370.00%
Theft from the person10.180.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3217.04-3.03%
Anti-social behaviour265.86-13.33%
Public order94.7628.57%
Criminal damage and arson71.65-30.00%
Burglary51.2825.00%
Drugs40.92-55.56%
Other theft40.73-55.56%
Vehicle crime30.730.00%
Other crime20.550.00%
Possession of weapons10.37-66.67%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3319.79-2.94%
Anti-social behaviour306.0520.00%
Criminal damage and arson105.50233.33%
Drugs91.83200.00%
Other theft91.6528.57%
Public order71.65250.00%
Burglary41.28100.00%
Possession of weapons30.730.00%
Other crime20.55-50.00%
Theft from the person10.370.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3416.4913.33%
Anti-social behaviour256.23-28.57%
Other theft74.58250.00%
Other crime41.280.00%
Drugs30.73-25.00%
Vehicle crime30.550.00%
Possession of weapons30.550.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.55-66.67%
Burglary20.55100.00%
Public order20.37-66.67%
Shoplifting20.37-50.00%
Robbery10.370.00%
Bicycle theft10.180.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3517.4120.69%
Violence and sexual offences306.417.14%
Criminal damage and arson95.500.00%
Public order61.6550.00%
Drugs41.10-20.00%
Shoplifting40.7333.33%
Vehicle crime30.7350.00%
Other theft20.55-77.78%
Burglary10.37-50.00%
Robbery10.180.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2917.590.00%
Violence and sexual offences285.310.00%
Other theft95.130.00%
Criminal damage and arson91.650.00%
Drugs51.650.00%
Public order40.920.00%
Shoplifting30.730.00%
Possession of weapons20.550.00%
Vehicle crime20.370.00%
Other crime20.370.00%
Burglary20.370.00%
Bicycle theft10.370.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 37 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.70 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
July 20244
June 20246
May 20245
April 20244
March 20242
December 20232
November 20234
October 20233

A total of 345 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 28.75 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202421
August 202427
July 202422
June 202429
May 202433
April 202428
March 202428
February 202432
January 202433
December 202334
November 202330
October 202328

A total of 42 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.82 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 357 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 29.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 37 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202436
August 202437
July 202430
June 202430
May 202431
April 202425
March 202423
February 202426
January 202430
December 202325
November 202335
October 202329

A total of 61 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.08 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20245
July 20247
June 20243
May 20244
April 20244
March 20245
February 20249
January 20247
December 20232
November 20236
October 20234

A total of 31 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.58 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 93 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20245
July 20245
June 202414
May 20249
April 20246
March 202411
February 20247
January 202410
December 20233
November 20239
October 20239

A total of 98 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.17 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202413
July 20248
June 202412
May 20244
April 202412
March 20247
February 20244
January 20249
December 20237
November 20232
October 20239

A total of 18 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
June 20241
May 20243
April 20241
February 20242
January 20242
December 20234
October 20232

A total of 11 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
May 20241
April 20244
March 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 12 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
May 20243
April 20243
March 20242
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 15 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20241
April 20241
February 20241
January 20243
December 20233
October 20232

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 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20243
June 20242
May 20241
April 20243
March 20243
February 20244
January 20249
December 20233
November 20234
October 20235

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
March 20241
January 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Andrew Street
    Total10
    Anti-social behaviour10
  • 2. Supermarket
    Total7
    Other theft6
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 3. Tennyson Mill Court
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. William Young Close
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
  • 5. Thorn Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Bootle Street
    Total4
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Dodgson Place
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Shopping Area
    Total4
    Shoplifting2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
  • 9. Chaucer Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Cemetery Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Alston Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Crompton Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Holman Street
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Chester Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 15. Burns Street
    Total2
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Shakespeare Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 17. Grimsargh Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 18. Ansdell Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 19. Acorn Close
    Total2
    Other theft2
  • 20. Penguin Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
  • 21. Ringwood Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Petrol Station
    Total2
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 23. Delaware Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 24. Tunbridge Place
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 25. Denville Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Lonsdale Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 27. Landseer Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 28. Collinson Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 29. Wells Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 30. Malcolm Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1