PR1 6NY Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PR1 6NY

PR1 6NY, Preston has recorded a total of 75 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.18 per 1,000 population. This PR1 6NY 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 6NY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PR1 6NY, encompassing approximately 6705 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (38) incidents (280.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (17) incidents (-46.88% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (7) incidents (40.00% increase)

PR1 6NY 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

PR1 6NY Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3811.18280.00%
Anti-social behaviour175.67-46.88%
Criminal damage and arson72.5440.00%
Other crime21.040.00%
Burglary20.30-50.00%
Vehicle crime20.30-60.00%
Public order20.30-66.67%
Robbery20.30100.00%
Theft from the person10.300.00%
Drugs10.150.00%
Other theft10.15-66.67%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3211.04-11.11%
Violence and sexual offences104.77-72.97%
Public order61.49100.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.890.00%
Vehicle crime50.750.00%
Burglary40.7533.33%
Shoplifting40.60-42.86%
Other theft30.60-40.00%
Other crime20.450.00%
Robbery10.30-50.00%
Theft from the person10.150.00%
Drugs10.150.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 36 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3716.2560.87%
Anti-social behaviour365.5250.00%
Shoplifting75.37600.00%
Other theft51.0466.67%
Criminal damage and arson50.75-28.57%
Vehicle crime50.75-37.50%
Burglary30.75200.00%
Public order30.450.00%
Other crime20.450.00%
Robbery20.300.00%
Possession of weapons20.30100.00%
Drugs10.30-50.00%
Theft from the person10.150.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2411.18-17.24%
Violence and sexual offences233.58-30.30%
Vehicle crime83.43300.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.19-12.50%
Other theft31.04-66.67%
Public order30.45-50.00%
Other crime20.45-33.33%
Drugs20.300.00%
Burglary10.30-80.00%
Shoplifting10.15-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.15-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3315.51-2.94%
Anti-social behaviour294.9231.82%
Other theft94.32-10.00%
Criminal damage and arson81.34-11.11%
Public order61.1950.00%
Burglary50.89400.00%
Shoplifting30.75200.00%
Other crime30.45200.00%
Vehicle crime20.45-89.47%
Drugs20.30-33.33%
Possession of weapons20.300.00%
Robbery10.30-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.150.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3416.5517.24%
Anti-social behaviour225.07-35.29%
Vehicle crime193.28533.33%
Other theft102.83100.00%
Criminal damage and arson91.4950.00%
Public order41.340.00%
Drugs30.600.00%
Possession of weapons20.450.00%
Theft from the person20.300.00%
Robbery20.300.00%
Shoplifting10.300.00%
Bicycle theft10.150.00%
Burglary10.150.00%
Other crime10.150.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3413.2788.89%
Violence and sexual offences295.0720.83%
Criminal damage and arson64.32-14.29%
Other theft50.8966.67%
Public order40.75-50.00%
Drugs30.600.00%
Vehicle crime30.4550.00%
Possession of weapons20.45100.00%
Bicycle theft10.300.00%
Other crime10.150.00%
Burglary10.150.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2410.2914.29%
Anti-social behaviour183.58-5.26%
Public order82.68300.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.1916.67%
Drugs31.0450.00%
Other theft30.45-50.00%
Vehicle crime20.45-50.00%
Burglary10.30-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.150.00%
Robbery10.150.00%
Shoplifting10.150.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2110.595.00%
Anti-social behaviour193.1335.71%
Other theft62.8320.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.89-14.29%
Vehicle crime40.89-63.64%
Burglary30.60-40.00%
Public order20.45100.00%
Theft from the person20.300.00%
Drugs20.300.00%
Other crime20.300.00%
Bicycle theft20.300.00%
Robbery10.300.00%
Shoplifting10.150.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences209.99-28.57%
Anti-social behaviour142.9816.67%
Vehicle crime112.0983.33%
Criminal damage and arson71.64250.00%
Other theft51.04150.00%
Burglary50.7566.67%
Drugs20.750.00%
Robbery10.300.00%
Possession of weapons10.15-50.00%
Public order10.15-75.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences289.540.00%
Anti-social behaviour124.180.00%
Vehicle crime61.790.00%
Public order40.890.00%
Burglary30.600.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.450.00%
Possession of weapons20.300.00%
Drugs20.300.00%
Other theft20.300.00%
Shoplifting20.300.00%
Robbery10.300.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 69 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.27 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20245
July 20245
June 20247
May 20248
April 20249
March 20246
February 20247
January 20246
December 20237
November 20232

A total of 297 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 27.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202438
August 202410
July 202437
June 202423
May 202433
April 202434
March 202429
February 202424
January 202421
December 202320
November 202328

A total of 15 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 257 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 23.36 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 202432
July 202436
June 202424
May 202429
April 202422
March 202434
February 202418
January 202419
December 202314
November 202312

A total of 7 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
April 20242
January 20242

A total of 29 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.64 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 22 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 52 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.73 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20245
June 20243
May 20249
April 202410
March 20245
February 20243
January 20246
December 20235
November 20232

A total of 67 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.09 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20245
July 20245
June 20248
May 20242
April 202419
March 20243
February 20242
January 20244
December 202311
November 20236

A total of 43 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.91 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20246
July 20243
June 20243
May 20246
April 20244
March 20244
February 20248
January 20242
December 20231
November 20234

A total of 12 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20242
May 20241
April 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 20 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20247
June 20241
May 20243
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241
November 20232

A total of 13 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20242

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the PR1 6NY 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. Strutt Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Graham Street
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    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. Great Hanover Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 13. Turner Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 14. Edward Square
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Albatross Street
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 16. Chatham Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. St Michael'S Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 18. St Martin'S Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 19. St Stephen'S Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Holmrook Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 21. Wren Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 22. Plover Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 23. Linnet Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 24. Porter Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Argyll Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 26. Somerset Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 27. Bus/Coach Station
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 28. St George'S Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 29. Rye Street
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 30. Suffolk Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1