GOLDFINCH STREET, PR1 6SY Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PR1 6SY

GOLDFINCH STREET, PR1 6SY, Preston has recorded a total of 72 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.44 per 1,000 population. This PR1 6SY 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 6SY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PR1 6SY, encompassing approximately 6896 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (30) incidents (400.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (19) incidents (-24.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (8) incidents (100.00% increase)

PR1 6SY 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
  • St Philip'S Road with total crimes: 5

GOLDFINCH STREET, PR1 6SY Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3010.44400.00%
Anti-social behaviour194.35-24.00%
Criminal damage and arson82.76100.00%
Other theft41.16-20.00%
Other crime30.580.00%
Burglary20.44-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.29-60.00%
Public order20.29-50.00%
Drugs10.290.00%
Robbery10.150.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour258.56-10.71%
Violence and sexual offences63.63-73.91%
Other theft50.8766.67%
Vehicle crime50.7325.00%
Public order40.73100.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.58100.00%
Other crime30.5850.00%
Burglary30.44200.00%
Shoplifting20.440.00%
Theft from the person10.290.00%
Drugs10.150.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2810.30133.33%
Violence and sexual offences234.0676.92%
Vehicle crime43.34-33.33%
Other theft30.58-25.00%
Other crime20.44100.00%
Public order20.29-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.29-71.43%
Shoplifting20.290.00%
Robbery10.290.00%
Possession of weapons10.150.00%
Burglary10.150.00%
Drugs10.150.00%
Theft from the person10.150.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences136.96-51.85%
Anti-social behaviour121.89-42.86%
Criminal damage and arson71.7416.67%
Vehicle crime61.02200.00%
Other theft40.87-20.00%
Public order40.58100.00%
Burglary10.58-75.00%
Other crime10.15-66.67%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2711.31-10.00%
Anti-social behaviour213.9231.25%
Criminal damage and arson63.05-14.29%
Other theft50.87-16.67%
Burglary40.73300.00%
Shoplifting30.580.00%
Other crime30.440.00%
Vehicle crime20.44-86.67%
Public order20.29-33.33%
Drugs20.29-33.33%
Possession of weapons20.290.00%
Robbery10.290.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3012.33-3.23%
Anti-social behaviour164.35-38.46%
Vehicle crime152.32400.00%
Criminal damage and arson72.1875.00%
Other theft61.02200.00%
Public order30.87-40.00%
Drugs30.4450.00%
Possession of weapons20.44100.00%
Bicycle theft10.290.00%
Burglary10.150.00%
Robbery10.150.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3111.6029.17%
Anti-social behaviour264.5073.33%
Public order53.77-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson40.7333.33%
Vehicle crime30.580.00%
Drugs20.440.00%
Other theft20.290.00%
Shoplifting20.29100.00%
Robbery10.290.00%
Theft from the person10.150.00%
Bicycle theft10.150.00%
Other crime10.150.00%
Possession of weapons10.150.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences248.1214.29%
Anti-social behaviour153.48-31.82%
Public order72.18600.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.0250.00%
Drugs20.440.00%
Other theft20.29-66.67%
Burglary10.29-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.150.00%
Shoplifting10.150.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour228.8569.23%
Violence and sexual offences213.1910.53%
Other theft63.05100.00%
Vehicle crime30.87-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.44-71.43%
Other crime20.290.00%
Burglary20.290.00%
Public order10.29-50.00%
Robbery10.150.00%
Shoplifting10.150.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences198.85-17.39%
Anti-social behaviour132.7644.44%
Vehicle crime121.8950.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.74133.33%
Other theft31.0250.00%
Public order20.44-50.00%
Drugs20.29-33.33%
Burglary20.29-60.00%
Possession of weapons10.29-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences238.994.55%
Anti-social behaviour93.34-25.00%
Vehicle crime81.31700.00%
Burglary51.16150.00%
Public order40.73-20.00%
Drugs30.580.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.44-40.00%
Possession of weapons20.440.00%
Other theft20.29-66.67%
Shoplifting20.29100.00%
Robbery10.290.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences228.410.00%
Anti-social behaviour123.190.00%
Other theft61.740.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.870.00%
Public order50.730.00%
Drugs30.730.00%
Burglary20.440.00%
Other crime10.290.00%
Vehicle crime10.150.00%
Shoplifting10.150.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 48 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20245
July 20243
June 20244
May 20245
April 20246
March 20242
February 20242
January 20246
December 20233
November 20232
October 20236

A total of 58 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.83 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 20242
June 20247
May 20246
April 20247
March 20244
February 20243
January 20242
December 20237
November 20233
October 20235

A total of 269 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 22.42 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202430
August 20246
July 202423
June 202413
May 202427
April 202430
March 202431
February 202424
January 202421
December 202319
November 202323
October 202322

A total of 16 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 218 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.17 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 202425
July 202428
June 202412
May 202421
April 202416
March 202426
February 202415
January 202422
December 202313
November 20239
October 202312

A total of 24 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.18 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 20 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 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
May 20242
April 20243
March 20242
February 20242
December 20232
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 61 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.55 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20245
July 20244
June 20246
May 20242
April 202415
March 20243
January 20243
December 202312
November 20238
October 20231

A total of 41 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.42 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
July 20242
June 20244
May 20242
April 20243
March 20245
February 20247
January 20241
December 20232
November 20234
October 20235

A total of 7 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241
November 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20242
May 20243
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
November 20232
October 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
March 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 20242
March 20241
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 6SY 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. St Philip'S Road
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Rook Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Acorn Close
    Total2
    Other theft2
  • 6. Hawkhurst Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Penguin Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
  • 8. Lowthorpe Crescent
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Strutt Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Graham Street
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Dove Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 12. Varley Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 13. St Paul'S Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 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. Harewood Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 18. Lowthorpe Place
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 19. Sherbourne Crescent
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 20. St Michael'S Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 21. St Martin'S Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 22. St Stephen'S Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Holmrook Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 24. Wren Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 25. Plover Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 26. Linnet Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 27. Porter Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Argyll Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 29. Somerset Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 30. Bus/Coach Station
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1