PR1 8RR Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PR1 8RR

PR1 8RR, Preston has recorded a total of 79 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 22.40 per 1,000 population. This PR1 8RR 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 8RR crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PR1 8RR, encompassing approximately 3526 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (32) incidents (18.52% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (22) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (9) incidents (12.50% increase)

PR1 8RR Crime Hotspots

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

  • Walton'S Parade with total crimes: 10
  • Ladyman Street with total crimes: 7
  • Stocks Street with total crimes: 6

PR1 8RR Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3222.4018.52%
Violence and sexual offences229.08-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson96.2412.50%
Other theft42.5533.33%
Burglary41.1333.33%
Robbery21.130.00%
Bicycle theft20.570.00%
Vehicle crime10.57-75.00%
Shoplifting10.280.00%
Drugs10.280.00%
Public order10.28-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3324.96120.00%
Anti-social behaviour279.363.85%
Criminal damage and arson87.66100.00%
Vehicle crime42.27-33.33%
Burglary31.1350.00%
Other theft30.85-57.14%
Bicycle theft20.850.00%
Robbery20.570.00%
Public order20.57-60.00%
Drugs10.570.00%
Shoplifting10.280.00%
Theft from the person10.280.00%
Possession of weapons10.28-50.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2619.5730.00%
Violence and sexual offences157.37-16.67%
Other theft74.25133.33%
Vehicle crime61.99100.00%
Public order51.7066.67%
Criminal damage and arson41.42-33.33%
Possession of weapons21.13-33.33%
Burglary20.570.00%
Shoplifting10.570.00%
Drugs10.280.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2017.020.00%
Violence and sexual offences185.67-21.74%
Criminal damage and arson65.10-14.29%
Public order31.700.00%
Other theft30.8550.00%
Possession of weapons30.85200.00%
Vehicle crime30.85200.00%
Burglary20.85-60.00%
Theft from the person10.570.00%
Other crime10.280.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2318.15-8.00%
Anti-social behaviour206.52-39.39%
Criminal damage and arson75.6775.00%
Burglary51.99400.00%
Robbery31.420.00%
Other theft20.85-77.78%
Bicycle theft20.57100.00%
Possession of weapons10.57-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.280.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3326.66120.00%
Violence and sexual offences259.3656.25%
Other theft97.09350.00%
Shoplifting72.5540.00%
Drugs51.99150.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.42-71.43%
Public order31.13-40.00%
Other crime30.850.00%
Possession of weapons20.850.00%
Bicycle theft10.570.00%
Vehicle crime10.28-75.00%
Burglary10.280.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1618.1514.29%
Anti-social behaviour154.54-48.28%
Criminal damage and arson144.25600.00%
Public order53.97-28.57%
Shoplifting51.42-16.67%
Vehicle crime41.420.00%
Other theft21.13-71.43%
Drugs20.570.00%
Theft from the person10.570.00%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2920.14-6.45%
Violence and sexual offences148.22-12.50%
Other theft73.97133.33%
Public order71.990.00%
Shoplifting61.99200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.70100.00%
Other crime20.570.00%
Possession of weapons20.57100.00%
Bicycle theft10.570.00%
Theft from the person10.280.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3120.4247.62%
Violence and sexual offences168.7933.33%
Public order74.54250.00%
Vehicle crime31.99-66.67%
Drugs30.85200.00%
Other theft30.85-50.00%
Burglary30.85200.00%
Shoplifting20.85-66.67%
Other crime20.57100.00%
Possession of weapons10.570.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.28-80.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2118.1561.54%
Violence and sexual offences125.96-25.00%
Vehicle crime93.4028.57%
Other theft62.5550.00%
Shoplifting61.700.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.700.00%
Public order21.420.00%
Other crime10.570.00%
Burglary10.280.00%
Drugs10.280.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1615.88-11.11%
Anti-social behaviour134.540.00%
Vehicle crime73.69-36.36%
Shoplifting61.99-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.70-28.57%
Other theft41.42-33.33%
Public order21.130.00%
Bicycle theft20.570.00%
Other crime10.570.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1820.420.00%
Anti-social behaviour135.100.00%
Vehicle crime113.690.00%
Shoplifting103.120.00%
Criminal damage and arson72.840.00%
Other theft61.990.00%
Burglary41.700.00%
Drugs21.130.00%
Theft from the person10.570.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 228 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 19.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202422
August 202433
July 202415
June 202418
May 202423
April 202425
March 202416
February 202414
January 202416
December 202312
November 202316
October 202318

A total of 280 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 23.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202432
August 202427
July 202426
June 202420
May 202420
April 202433
March 202415
February 202429
January 202431
December 202321
November 202313
October 202313

A total of 56 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
July 20247
June 20243
May 20242
April 20249
March 20242
February 20247
January 20243
December 20236
November 20234
October 20236

A total of 50 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.55 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
July 20246
June 20243
May 20241
April 20241
March 20244
January 20243
December 20239
November 20237
October 202311

A total of 25 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.78 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
July 20242
June 20242
May 20245
April 20241
January 20243
December 20231
October 20234

A total of 7 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
May 20243

A total of 45 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
April 20247
March 20245
February 20246
January 20242
December 20236
November 20236
October 202310

A total of 72 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20248
July 20244
June 20246
May 20247
April 20244
March 202414
February 20242
January 20241
December 20235
November 20235
October 20237

A total of 16 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
April 20245
March 20242
January 20243
December 20231
October 20232

A total of 37 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.70 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20245
June 20243
April 20243
March 20245
February 20247
January 20247
December 20232
November 20232

A total of 10 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
May 20242
April 20241
February 20241
November 20232

A total of 5 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
June 20241
March 20241
February 20241
October 20231

A total of 12 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
June 20243
May 20241
April 20242
February 20242
January 20241

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

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20243
February 20242
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Walton'S Parade
    Total10
    Anti-social behaviour7
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
  • 2. Ladyman Street
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Stocks Street
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. Good Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Burglary2
  • 5. Stanley Place
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Ladywell Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
  • 7. Supermarket
    Total3
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. River Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 9. Petrol Station
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Euston Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 11. Spa Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 12. Nelson Terrace
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 14. Edward Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. Hartington Road
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Fitzroy Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 17. A582
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 18. Vine Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
  • 19. Paley Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 20. Hope Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Christ Church Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Maple Crescent
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 23. Burleigh Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 24. Slade Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Kingswood Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Leighton Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 27. Maudland Bank
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Tuson Drive
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 29. St Walburge Avenue
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 30. Abbey Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1