PR1 8RQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PR1 8RQ

PR1 8RQ, Preston has recorded a total of 197 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 50.51 per 1,000 population. This PR1 8RQ 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 8RQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PR1 8RQ, encompassing approximately 3899 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the PR1 8RQ area, explore the PR1 8RQ Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (54) incidents (-16.92% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (41) incidents (-29.31% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (39) incidents (-2.50% decrease)

PR1 8RQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Nightclub with total crimes: 24
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 21
  • Theatre Street with total crimes: 15

PR1 8RQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 54 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 41 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5450.51-16.92%
Violence and sexual offences4113.85-29.31%
Shoplifting3910.51-2.50%
Public order1410.0040.00%
Drugs93.59350.00%
Criminal damage and arson92.3128.57%
Other theft82.31-11.11%
Bicycle theft72.05133.33%
Robbery41.790.00%
Possession of weapons41.03300.00%
Other crime31.030.00%
Burglary30.77-62.50%
Vehicle crime20.770.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 65 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 58 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour6553.336.56%
Violence and sexual offences5816.6731.82%
Shoplifting4014.8725.00%
Public order1010.26-37.50%
Other theft92.56-18.18%
Burglary82.31100.00%
Criminal damage and arson72.05-41.67%
Bicycle theft31.7950.00%
Theft from the person30.770.00%
Drugs20.77-71.43%
Vehicle crime20.51-60.00%
Possession of weapons10.51-66.67%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 61 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 44 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour6152.57-28.24%
Violence and sexual offences4415.64-4.35%
Shoplifting3211.28-41.82%
Public order168.2114.29%
Criminal damage and arson124.10-7.69%
Other theft113.0822.22%
Drugs72.8240.00%
Vehicle crime51.79-16.67%
Burglary41.28-33.33%
Theft from the person31.0350.00%
Possession of weapons30.77-25.00%
Robbery30.7750.00%
Other crime20.770.00%
Bicycle theft20.51-33.33%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 85 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 55 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour8564.624.94%
Shoplifting5521.80-5.17%
Violence and sexual offences4614.10-11.54%
Public order1411.8040.00%
Criminal damage and arson133.59116.67%
Other theft93.330.00%
Burglary62.31-40.00%
Vehicle crime61.54200.00%
Drugs51.54150.00%
Possession of weapons41.2833.33%
Bicycle theft31.0350.00%
Other crime20.77-33.33%
Theft from the person20.51100.00%
Robbery20.51-60.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 81 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 58 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour8162.5720.90%
Shoplifting5820.77-3.33%
Violence and sexual offences5214.878.33%
Public order1013.33-16.67%
Burglary102.56233.33%
Other theft92.56-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.310.00%
Robbery51.5425.00%
Possession of weapons31.2850.00%
Other crime30.7750.00%
Drugs20.77-75.00%
Bicycle theft20.51-50.00%
Vehicle crime20.510.00%
Theft from the person10.51-80.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 67 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 60 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour6761.2813.56%
Shoplifting6017.1857.89%
Violence and sexual offences4815.39-2.04%
Other theft1812.310.00%
Public order124.62-36.84%
Drugs83.0814.29%
Criminal damage and arson62.05-45.45%
Theft from the person51.5425.00%
Bicycle theft41.280.00%
Robbery41.0333.33%
Burglary31.0350.00%
Other crime20.77-33.33%
Possession of weapons20.510.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 59 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 49 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5956.41-15.71%
Violence and sexual offences4915.13-5.77%
Shoplifting3812.56-7.32%
Public order199.7490.00%
Other theft184.87-5.26%
Criminal damage and arson114.62-21.43%
Drugs72.82-12.50%
Vehicle crime51.79150.00%
Theft from the person41.2833.33%
Robbery31.03200.00%
Other crime30.7750.00%
Possession of weapons20.770.00%
Burglary20.51100.00%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 70 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 52 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour7057.696.06%
Violence and sexual offences5217.9533.33%
Shoplifting4113.3357.69%
Other theft1910.51216.67%
Criminal damage and arson144.87133.33%
Public order103.59-16.67%
Drugs82.56-20.00%
Theft from the person32.0550.00%
Possession of weapons20.770.00%
Vehicle crime20.51-60.00%
Other crime20.51-33.33%
Burglary10.51-75.00%
Robbery10.26-66.67%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 66 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 39 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour6647.18-20.48%
Violence and sexual offences3916.92-27.78%
Shoplifting2610.000.00%
Public order126.67-20.00%
Drugs103.0811.11%
Other theft62.56-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.54-45.45%
Vehicle crime51.54-44.44%
Burglary41.28-20.00%
Other crime31.030.00%
Robbery30.7750.00%
Theft from the person20.770.00%
Possession of weapons20.51-33.33%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 83 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 54 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour8358.9833.87%
Violence and sexual offences5421.2812.50%
Shoplifting2613.85-27.78%
Public order156.6766.67%
Criminal damage and arson113.85-15.38%
Drugs92.82125.00%
Vehicle crime92.310.00%
Other theft82.3133.33%
Burglary52.05400.00%
Possession of weapons31.28200.00%
Other crime30.77-25.00%
Theft from the person20.77-60.00%
Robbery20.510.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 62 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 48 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour6251.03-16.22%
Violence and sexual offences4815.9037.14%
Shoplifting3612.3116.13%
Criminal damage and arson139.23-7.14%
Public order93.3328.57%
Vehicle crime92.3150.00%
Other theft62.31-14.29%
Theft from the person51.54150.00%
Drugs41.28-55.56%
Other crime41.03100.00%
Burglary11.03-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.260.00%
Possession of weapons10.260.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 74 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 35 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour7449.490.00%
Violence and sexual offences3518.970.00%
Shoplifting318.970.00%
Criminal damage and arson147.950.00%
Drugs93.590.00%
Other theft72.310.00%
Public order71.790.00%
Vehicle crime61.790.00%
Robbery31.540.00%
Burglary30.770.00%
Theft from the person20.770.00%
Other crime20.510.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 827 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 68.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 85 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202454
August 202465
July 202461
June 202485
May 202481
April 202467
March 202459
February 202470
January 202466
December 202383
November 202362
October 202374

A total of 22 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.14 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20243
July 20242
June 20243
May 20242
April 20244
November 20231

A total of 80 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.67 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20242
July 20247
June 20245
May 20242
April 20248
March 20247
February 20248
January 202410
December 20239
November 20234
October 20239

A total of 29 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.64 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20242
June 20242
May 20243
April 20242
March 20243
February 20242
January 20243
December 20233
November 20234
October 20232

A total of 30 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20243
June 20242
May 20245
April 20244
March 20243
February 20241
January 20243
December 20232
October 20233

A total of 482 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 40.17 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 60 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202439
August 202440
July 202432
June 202455
May 202458
April 202460
March 202438
February 202441
January 202426
December 202326
November 202336
October 202331

A total of 566 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 47.17 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 58 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202441
August 202458
July 202444
June 202446
May 202452
April 202448
March 202449
February 202452
January 202439
December 202354
November 202348
October 202335

A total of 27 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.45 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
July 20243
June 20244
May 20243
April 20242
March 20242
February 20242
January 20242
December 20233
November 20231

A total of 148 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.33 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 202410
July 202416
June 202414
May 202410
April 202412
March 202419
February 202410
January 202412
December 202315
November 20239
October 20237

A total of 128 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.67 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20249
July 202411
June 20249
May 20249
April 202418
March 202418
February 202419
January 20246
December 20238
November 20236
October 20237

A total of 53 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.82 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20245
June 20246
May 20242
March 20245
February 20242
January 20245
December 20239
November 20239
October 20236

A total of 50 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.17 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20248
July 20244
June 20246
May 202410
April 20243
March 20242
February 20241
January 20244
December 20235
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 122 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.17 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20247
July 202412
June 202413
May 20246
April 20246
March 202411
February 202414
January 20246
December 202311
November 202313
October 202314

A total of 32 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.91 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the PR1 8RQ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Nightclub
    Total24
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Shoplifting3
    Drugs2
    Possession of weapons2
    Public order2
    Other theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Shopping Area
    Total21
    Shoplifting8
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order2
    Bicycle theft1
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
    Robbery1
  • 3. Theatre Street
    Total15
    Anti-social behaviour7
    Shoplifting6
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
  • 4. Falkland Street
    Total13
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 5. Union Street
    Total12
    Violence and sexual offences8
    Bicycle theft2
    Other crime1
    Public order1
  • 6. Butler Street
    Total11
    Shoplifting7
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Market Street
    Total10
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Bicycle theft2
    Possession of weapons2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 8. Singleton Row
    Total10
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Drugs2
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 9. St Wilfrid Street
    Total8
    Shoplifting5
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 10. Ladyman Street
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 11. Anchor Court
    Total6
    Shoplifting6
  • 12. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Drugs2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. Stocks Street
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 14. Sizehouse Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Ladywell Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
  • 16. Lune Street
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Supermarket
    Total3
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. River Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 19. Petrol Station
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Moss Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
  • 21. Walker Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 22. Snow Hill
    Total2
    Public order2
  • 23. Clayton'S Gate
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 24. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 25. Edward Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 26. George'S Road
    Total2
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 27. Charnley Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 28. Rodney Street
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Patten Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 30. Hope Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1