ST THOMAS ROAD, PR1 6LP Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PR1 6LP

ST THOMAS ROAD, PR1 6LP, Preston has recorded a total of 66 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.94 per 1,000 population. This PR1 6LP 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 6LP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PR1 6LP, encompassing approximately 6034 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the PR1 6LP area, explore the PR1 6LP Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (31) incidents (416.67% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (17) incidents (-22.73% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (8) incidents (100.00% increase)

PR1 6LP Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 16
  • St Anthony'S Road with total crimes: 7
  • Charnock Fold with total crimes: 6

ST THOMAS ROAD, PR1 6LP Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3110.94416.67%
Anti-social behaviour175.14-22.73%
Criminal damage and arson82.82100.00%
Other crime21.33-33.33%
Other theft20.33-50.00%
Burglary20.33-33.33%
Theft from the person10.330.00%
Drugs10.170.00%
Vehicle crime10.17-75.00%
Public order10.17-66.67%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour229.11-4.35%
Violence and sexual offences63.65-76.00%
Other theft40.99-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.6633.33%
Vehicle crime40.6633.33%
Other crime30.6650.00%
Public order30.50200.00%
Burglary30.500.00%
Shoplifting30.50-40.00%
Robbery10.500.00%
Theft from the person10.170.00%
Drugs10.170.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2512.2656.25%
Anti-social behaviour234.1491.67%
Other theft53.81150.00%
Shoplifting50.83400.00%
Burglary30.83200.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.50-50.00%
Vehicle crime30.50-57.14%
Other crime20.50100.00%
Public order10.330.00%
Robbery10.170.00%
Possession of weapons10.170.00%
Drugs10.170.00%
Theft from the person10.170.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences167.62-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour122.65-42.86%
Vehicle crime71.99250.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.1620.00%
Other theft20.99-66.67%
Burglary10.33-50.00%
Shoplifting10.170.00%
Other crime10.17-75.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2111.7790.91%
Violence and sexual offences203.48-23.08%
Other theft63.31-14.29%
Public order50.9966.67%
Criminal damage and arson50.83-16.67%
Other crime40.830.00%
Vehicle crime20.66-85.71%
Burglary20.33100.00%
Drugs20.330.00%
Possession of weapons20.33100.00%
Shoplifting10.330.00%
Robbery10.170.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2612.4313.04%
Vehicle crime144.31366.67%
Anti-social behaviour112.32-8.33%
Other theft71.8240.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.1650.00%
Public order30.990.00%
Drugs20.500.00%
Possession of weapons10.33-50.00%
Theft from the person10.170.00%
Shoplifting10.170.00%
Bicycle theft10.170.00%
Burglary10.170.00%
Robbery10.170.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences239.1121.05%
Anti-social behaviour123.81-20.00%
Other theft51.99150.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.830.00%
Vehicle crime30.660.00%
Public order30.50-40.00%
Drugs20.50-33.33%
Possession of weapons20.33100.00%
Bicycle theft10.330.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences198.2972.73%
Anti-social behaviour153.1525.00%
Public order52.49150.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.830.00%
Drugs30.6650.00%
Other theft20.50-50.00%
Burglary10.330.00%
Possession of weapons10.170.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour127.29-7.69%
Violence and sexual offences111.99-15.38%
Vehicle crime41.82-63.64%
Other theft40.660.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.66-33.33%
Public order20.66100.00%
Theft from the person20.330.00%
Drugs20.330.00%
Robbery10.330.00%
Other crime10.170.00%
Burglary10.17-75.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour139.2885.71%
Violence and sexual offences132.15-38.10%
Vehicle crime112.1583.33%
Criminal damage and arson61.82100.00%
Other theft40.99300.00%
Burglary40.66-33.33%
Drugs20.660.00%
Robbery10.330.00%
Possession of weapons10.17-50.00%
Public order10.17-80.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences218.78-27.59%
Anti-social behaviour73.48-30.00%
Burglary61.16100.00%
Vehicle crime60.99500.00%
Public order50.9966.67%
Criminal damage and arson30.83-25.00%
Possession of weapons20.500.00%
Drugs20.330.00%
Other theft10.33-75.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences299.450.00%
Anti-social behaviour104.810.00%
Other theft41.660.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.660.00%
Public order30.660.00%
Burglary30.500.00%
Drugs20.500.00%
Other crime10.330.00%
Vehicle crime10.170.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 57 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20244
July 20243
June 20246
May 20245
April 20246
March 20244
February 20244
January 20244
December 20236
November 20233
October 20234

A total of 240 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 20.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202431
August 20246
July 202425
June 202416
May 202420
April 202426
March 202423
February 202419
January 202411
December 202313
November 202321
October 202329

A total of 14 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20242
June 20241
May 20244
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 175 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.58 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 202422
July 202423
June 202412
May 202421
April 202411
March 202412
February 202415
January 202412
December 202313
November 20237
October 202310

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

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
July 20245
June 20242
May 20246
April 20247
March 20245
February 20242
January 20244
December 20234
November 20231
October 20234

A total of 6 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
April 20241
January 20242

A total of 27 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.45 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20243
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20234
November 20236
October 20233

A total of 20 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.82 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 56 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.09 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
July 20243
June 20247
May 20242
April 202414
March 20243
January 20244
December 202311
November 20236
October 20231

A total of 32 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.91 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 11 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20245
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 10 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
March 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total16
    Violence and sexual offences10
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. St Anthony'S Road
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order1
  • 3. Charnock Fold
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Theft from the person1
  • 4. St Philip'S Road
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Rook Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Hawkhurst Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Lowthorpe Crescent
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Strutt Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Dove Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 10. Varley Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 11. St Paul'S Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Albatross Street
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 13. Chatham Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Lowthorpe Place
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 15. Sherbourne Crescent
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 16. St Michael'S Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 17. St Martin'S Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 18. St Stephen'S Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Holmrook Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 20. Wren Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 21. Plover Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 22. Linnet Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 23. Porter Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Argyll Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 25. Somerset Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 26. Bus/Coach Station
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 27. St George'S Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 28. Suffolk Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1