ELGIN STREET, PR1 6BJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PR1 6BJ

ELGIN STREET, PR1 6BJ, Preston has recorded a total of 67 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 16.79 per 1,000 population. This PR1 6BJ 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 6BJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PR1 6BJ, encompassing approximately 3991 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (27) incidents (107.69% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (16) incidents (-23.81% decrease)
  • Burglary: (4) incidents (-69.23% decrease)

PR1 6BJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • St James'S Road with total crimes: 7
  • St Anthony'S Road with total crimes: 7
  • Butler Place with total crimes: 6

ELGIN STREET, PR1 6BJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2716.79107.69%
Anti-social behaviour166.77-23.81%
Burglary44.01-69.23%
Public order41.00100.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.00-40.00%
Robbery30.75200.00%
Vehicle crime30.75-57.14%
Bicycle theft20.750.00%
Drugs20.50-33.33%
Other theft10.500.00%
Theft from the person10.250.00%
Possession of weapons10.250.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2117.540.00%
Violence and sexual offences135.26-56.67%
Burglary133.26225.00%
Vehicle crime73.2640.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.750.00%
Drugs31.25200.00%
Public order20.750.00%
Shoplifting20.50-60.00%
Bicycle theft20.50100.00%
Robbery10.50-66.67%
Other theft10.25-80.00%

In July 2024, 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 offences3021.553.45%
Anti-social behaviour217.5275.00%
Criminal damage and arson55.26-44.44%
Vehicle crime51.25-37.50%
Other theft51.2525.00%
Shoplifting51.25400.00%
Burglary41.2533.33%
Robbery31.000.00%
Other crime20.75-50.00%
Public order20.50100.00%
Possession of weapons10.500.00%
Drugs10.250.00%
Theft from the person10.250.00%
Bicycle theft10.250.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2918.0445.00%
Anti-social behaviour127.27-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson93.0150.00%
Vehicle crime82.26166.67%
Other theft42.0033.33%
Other crime41.00100.00%
Burglary31.00-25.00%
Shoplifting10.750.00%
Public order10.25-75.00%
Drugs10.25-66.67%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3020.3087.50%
Violence and sexual offences207.52-41.18%
Criminal damage and arson65.01-25.00%
Burglary41.50100.00%
Public order41.00100.00%
Drugs31.00200.00%
Vehicle crime30.75-66.67%
Other theft30.75-25.00%
Bicycle theft30.75200.00%
Other crime20.750.00%
Robbery10.50-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.250.00%
Shoplifting10.250.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3420.5525.93%
Anti-social behaviour168.5223.08%
Vehicle crime94.01125.00%
Criminal damage and arson82.26100.00%
Other theft42.00-20.00%
Burglary21.000.00%
Theft from the person20.500.00%
Public order20.50-50.00%
Robbery20.500.00%
Drugs10.500.00%
Shoplifting10.250.00%
Bicycle theft10.250.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2715.2850.00%
Anti-social behaviour136.77-7.14%
Other theft53.260.00%
Public order41.2533.33%
Vehicle crime41.00300.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.00-42.86%
Possession of weapons21.00100.00%
Drugs10.50-80.00%
Shoplifting10.250.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1814.0320.00%
Anti-social behaviour144.51-26.32%
Criminal damage and arson73.51-36.36%
Drugs51.75150.00%
Other theft51.25-16.67%
Public order31.25200.00%
Robbery10.750.00%
Burglary10.25-80.00%
Possession of weapons10.250.00%
Vehicle crime10.25-50.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1916.0472.73%
Violence and sexual offences154.76-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson113.7610.00%
Other theft62.76100.00%
Burglary51.50-28.57%
Theft from the person21.250.00%
Vehicle crime20.50-75.00%
Drugs20.50100.00%
Possession of weapons10.500.00%
Public order10.250.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2116.04-4.55%
Anti-social behaviour115.26-15.38%
Criminal damage and arson102.76900.00%
Vehicle crime82.5133.33%
Burglary72.00133.33%
Other theft31.75-25.00%
Robbery10.750.00%
Drugs10.25-80.00%
Public order10.25-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.250.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2215.03-12.00%
Anti-social behaviour135.510.00%
Vehicle crime63.26200.00%
Drugs51.5066.67%
Other theft41.250.00%
Burglary31.00-62.50%
Other crime20.75100.00%
Public order20.50100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.50-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.250.00%
Theft from the person10.250.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2516.540.00%
Anti-social behaviour136.260.00%
Burglary83.260.00%
Other theft42.000.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.000.00%
Drugs31.000.00%
Bicycle theft30.750.00%
Vehicle crime20.750.00%
Theft from the person10.500.00%
Public order10.250.00%
Shoplifting10.250.00%
Other crime10.250.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 45 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 281 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 23.42 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202427
August 202413
July 202430
June 202429
May 202420
April 202434
March 202427
February 202418
January 202415
December 202321
November 202322
October 202325

A total of 73 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.08 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20245
July 20245
June 20249
May 20246
April 20248
March 20244
February 20247
January 202411
December 202310
November 20231
October 20234

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

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20243
May 20241
April 20242
February 20241
December 20231

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 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20247
July 20245
June 20248
May 20243
April 20249
March 20244
February 20241
January 20242
December 20238
November 20236
October 20232

A total of 199 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.58 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202421
July 202421
June 202412
May 202430
April 202416
March 202413
February 202414
January 202419
December 202311
November 202313
October 202313

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

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20241
May 20243
April 20241
December 20231
October 20233

A total of 54 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.91 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 202413
July 20244
June 20243
May 20244
April 20242
February 20241
January 20245
December 20237
November 20233
October 20238

A total of 28 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 27 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 8 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
April 20242
January 20242
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
May 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 12 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20245
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
October 20231

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20244
May 20242
November 20232
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the PR1 6BJ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. St James'S Road
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
  • 2. St Anthony'S Road
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order1
  • 3. Butler Place
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 4. Charnock Fold
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Theft from the person1
  • 5. St Philip'S Road
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Lovat Road
    Total4
    Robbery2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Petrol Station
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. Frank Street
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Hammond Street
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Arkwright Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 11. Varley Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 12. St Paul'S Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Great Hanover Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 14. Thorpe Close
    Total2
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. English Martyrs' Place
    Total2
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 16. St Michael'S Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 17. St Martin'S Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 18. Argyll Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 19. Bus/Coach Station
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 20. St George'S Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 21. Rye Street
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 22. Suffolk Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 23. Southgate
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 24. Broomfield Mill Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Muncaster Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Kenmure Place
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 27. Brackenbury Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1