VICTORIA STREET, PR1 7QT Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PR1 7QT

VICTORIA STREET, PR1 7QT, Preston has recorded a total of 83 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 21.56 per 1,000 population. This PR1 7QT crime rate stands in contrast to the broader PR1 postcode area, which has experienced 1234 crimes and a crime rate of 17.02 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this PR1 7QT crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PR1 7QT, encompassing approximately 3849 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the PR1 7QT area, explore the PR1 7QT Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (30) incidents (42.86% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (24) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
  • Burglary: (6) incidents (100.00% increase)

PR1 7QT Crime Hotspots

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

  • Gordon Street with total crimes: 9
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 6
  • Nightclub with total crimes: 6

VICTORIA STREET, PR1 7QT Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3021.5642.86%
Anti-social behaviour247.79-25.00%
Burglary66.23100.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.5650.00%
Other theft51.56-16.67%
Public order41.30100.00%
Vehicle crime31.04-25.00%
Other crime20.78100.00%
Drugs20.52-33.33%
Robbery10.52-66.67%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3221.82-15.79%
Violence and sexual offences218.31-22.22%
Other theft65.46-14.29%
Vehicle crime41.56-42.86%
Criminal damage and arson41.04-20.00%
Possession of weapons41.04100.00%
Robbery31.04200.00%
Burglary30.780.00%
Drugs30.7850.00%
Public order20.78-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.52-50.00%
Other crime10.260.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3826.5046.15%
Violence and sexual offences279.8712.50%
Vehicle crime77.0175.00%
Other theft71.82600.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.82-28.57%
Public order41.3033.33%
Burglary31.04-25.00%
Shoplifting30.780.00%
Possession of weapons20.780.00%
Drugs20.520.00%
Bicycle theft20.52-33.33%
Robbery10.52-50.00%
Theft from the person10.260.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2621.56-7.14%
Violence and sexual offences246.750.00%
Criminal damage and arson76.230.00%
Burglary41.82100.00%
Vehicle crime41.04-33.33%
Shoplifting31.040.00%
Bicycle theft30.78200.00%
Public order30.78200.00%
Robbery20.780.00%
Drugs20.52-33.33%
Possession of weapons20.52-33.33%
Other theft10.52-83.33%
Other crime10.26-75.00%
Theft from the person10.260.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2822.6016.67%
Violence and sexual offences247.2720.00%
Criminal damage and arson76.23-12.50%
Other theft61.82-45.45%
Vehicle crime61.56-14.29%
Other crime41.560.00%
Possession of weapons31.040.00%
Drugs30.780.00%
Burglary20.78-50.00%
Robbery20.520.00%
Public order10.52-83.33%
Bicycle theft10.260.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2421.30-20.00%
Violence and sexual offences206.2333.33%
Other theft115.2057.14%
Criminal damage and arson82.86166.67%
Vehicle crime72.0840.00%
Public order61.8250.00%
Burglary41.5633.33%
Shoplifting11.040.00%
Bicycle theft10.26-50.00%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3019.2242.86%
Violence and sexual offences157.79-31.82%
Other theft73.9040.00%
Vehicle crime51.82-28.57%
Public order41.30-42.86%
Criminal damage and arson31.04-50.00%
Burglary30.7850.00%
Possession of weapons20.780.00%
Bicycle theft20.520.00%
Drugs20.520.00%
Theft from the person10.520.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2219.22-15.38%
Anti-social behaviour215.7223.53%
Vehicle crime75.46-22.22%
Public order71.8240.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.82-53.85%
Other theft51.56-16.67%
Other crime21.300.00%
Burglary20.52-60.00%
Drugs20.520.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2621.0473.33%
Anti-social behaviour176.75-29.17%
Criminal damage and arson134.42225.00%
Vehicle crime93.38350.00%
Other theft62.3420.00%
Public order51.5666.67%
Burglary51.30400.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2415.8526.32%
Violence and sexual offences156.23-11.76%
Other theft53.90-37.50%
Criminal damage and arson41.30-55.56%
Public order31.04200.00%
Vehicle crime20.78-71.43%
Bicycle theft20.52100.00%
Theft from the person10.520.00%
Drugs10.260.00%
Possession of weapons10.260.00%
Shoplifting10.260.00%
Burglary10.26-90.00%
Other crime10.260.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1919.4811.76%
Violence and sexual offences174.94-5.56%
Burglary104.4266.67%
Criminal damage and arson92.6080.00%
Other theft82.340.00%
Vehicle crime72.080.00%
Bicycle theft11.820.00%
Shoplifting10.260.00%
Public order10.26-50.00%
Other crime10.260.00%
Theft from the person10.260.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1814.810.00%
Anti-social behaviour174.680.00%
Vehicle crime74.420.00%
Burglary61.820.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.560.00%
Public order21.300.00%
Other crime10.520.00%
Robbery10.260.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 49 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.08 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
July 20243
June 20243
May 20244
April 20242
March 20244
February 20243
January 20242
December 20235
November 20231
October 202310
September 20236

A total of 259 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 21.58 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202430
July 202421
June 202427
May 202424
April 202424
March 202420
February 202415
January 202422
December 202326
November 202315
October 202317
September 202318

A total of 300 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 25.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202424
July 202432
June 202438
May 202426
April 202428
March 202424
February 202430
January 202421
December 202317
November 202324
October 202319
September 202317

A total of 67 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.09 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20246
June 20247
May 20241
April 20246
March 202411
February 20247
January 20245
December 20236
November 20235
October 20238

A total of 68 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.67 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20244
June 20247
May 20244
April 20246
March 20247
February 20245
January 20247
December 20239
November 20232
October 20237
September 20237

A total of 77 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.42 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
July 20244
June 20245
May 20247
April 20247
March 20248
February 20243
January 20246
December 202313
November 20234
October 20239
September 20235

A total of 13 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
May 20241
April 20244
January 20242
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 42 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20242
June 20244
May 20243
April 20241
March 20246
February 20244
January 20247
December 20235
November 20233
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 17 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20243
June 20242
May 20242
April 20243
February 20242
January 20242
November 20231

A total of 10 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20243
June 20241
May 20242
April 20242
September 20231

A total of 14 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20242
May 20242
April 20243
February 20242
November 20231

A total of 13 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
May 20243
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 9 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20243
May 20243
March 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 5 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
February 20241
November 20231
October 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the PR1 7QT postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Gordon Street
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Parking Area
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Nightclub
    Total6
    Burglary2
    Drugs2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 4. Moor Lane
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 5. Leighton Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Adelphi Place
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 7. Harcourt Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Stocks Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Hammond Court
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Weston Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 11. Rodney Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 12. Ellen Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Eversleigh Street
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Hawkins Close
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Eastham Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 16. Greenbank Street
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 17. Havelock Street
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Abbey Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Malthouse Court
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 20. Bromley Street
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
  • 21. Vine Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 22. Hope Street
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 23. Maudland Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. St Walburge Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Fylde Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 26. Moss Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 27. St Peter'S Square
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 28. A5071
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 29. Sizer Street
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 30. Elliott Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1