PR1 8SD Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PR1 8SD

PR1 8SD, Preston has recorded a total of 120 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 31.04 per 1,000 population. This PR1 8SD 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 8SD crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PR1 8SD, encompassing approximately 3865 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (45) incidents (18.42% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (25) incidents (-37.50% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (11) incidents (57.14% increase)

PR1 8SD Crime Hotspots

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

  • Nightclub with total crimes: 16
  • Falkland Street with total crimes: 13
  • Walton'S Parade with total crimes: 10

PR1 8SD Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 45 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4531.0418.42%
Violence and sexual offences2511.64-37.50%
Shoplifting116.4757.14%
Criminal damage and arson112.8557.14%
Other theft72.8575.00%
Burglary61.810.00%
Public order41.550.00%
Robbery41.03100.00%
Drugs31.0350.00%
Vehicle crime10.78-80.00%
Possession of weapons10.260.00%
Bicycle theft10.260.00%
Other crime10.260.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 38 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4030.0190.48%
Anti-social behaviour3810.3511.76%
Shoplifting79.83-30.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.8140.00%
Burglary61.81200.00%
Vehicle crime51.55-16.67%
Other theft41.29-50.00%
Public order41.03-63.64%
Drugs21.03100.00%
Robbery20.52-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.520.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3426.903.03%
Violence and sexual offences218.80-25.00%
Public order115.4357.14%
Shoplifting102.85-28.57%
Other theft82.59100.00%
Vehicle crime62.0720.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.55-37.50%
Robbery31.29200.00%
Possession of weapons20.78-33.33%
Burglary20.520.00%
Other crime10.520.00%
Drugs10.260.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3327.940.00%
Violence and sexual offences288.543.70%
Shoplifting147.247.69%
Criminal damage and arson83.62100.00%
Public order72.07250.00%
Vehicle crime51.81150.00%
Other theft41.290.00%
Possession of weapons31.0350.00%
Burglary20.78-77.78%
Theft from the person10.520.00%
Robbery10.26-66.67%
Other crime10.260.00%
Drugs10.260.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3326.65-26.67%
Violence and sexual offences278.54-18.18%
Shoplifting136.98-43.48%
Burglary93.36350.00%
Other theft42.33-63.64%
Criminal damage and arson41.03-33.33%
Robbery31.03200.00%
Possession of weapons20.780.00%
Public order20.52-77.78%
Vehicle crime20.52100.00%
Drugs10.52-83.33%
Other crime10.260.00%
Theft from the person10.260.00%
Bicycle theft10.260.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 45 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 33 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4536.7466.67%
Violence and sexual offences3311.6457.14%
Shoplifting238.5476.92%
Other theft115.95175.00%
Public order92.85-10.00%
Drugs62.33200.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.55-62.50%
Possession of weapons21.550.00%
Burglary20.520.00%
Robbery10.520.00%
Theft from the person10.26-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.260.00%
Vehicle crime10.26-75.00%
Other crime10.260.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2725.61-32.50%
Violence and sexual offences216.98-27.59%
Criminal damage and arson165.43220.00%
Shoplifting134.14-7.14%
Public order103.3625.00%
Other theft42.59-55.56%
Vehicle crime41.030.00%
Theft from the person21.03100.00%
Drugs20.520.00%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4029.49-9.09%
Violence and sexual offences2910.3545.00%
Shoplifting147.5055.56%
Other theft93.6280.00%
Public order82.33-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.0725.00%
Possession of weapons31.2950.00%
Other crime20.78-33.33%
Drugs20.52-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.520.00%
Theft from the person10.260.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4428.2015.79%
Violence and sexual offences2011.38-23.08%
Public order105.17150.00%
Shoplifting92.59-18.18%
Other theft52.33-28.57%
Vehicle crime51.29-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.29-33.33%
Burglary41.03100.00%
Other crime31.03200.00%
Drugs30.78200.00%
Possession of weapons20.780.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3827.9426.67%
Violence and sexual offences269.8313.04%
Shoplifting116.7357.14%
Vehicle crime102.8511.11%
Other theft72.5975.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.810.00%
Public order41.550.00%
Possession of weapons21.030.00%
Burglary20.520.00%
Other crime10.520.00%
Drugs10.260.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3022.2530.43%
Violence and sexual offences237.764.55%
Vehicle crime95.95-18.18%
Shoplifting72.33-41.67%
Criminal damage and arson61.810.00%
Public order41.5533.33%
Other theft41.03-20.00%
Theft from the person11.030.00%
Bicycle theft10.260.00%
Other crime10.260.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2322.7721.05%
Violence and sexual offences225.9546.67%
Shoplifting125.69140.00%
Vehicle crime113.1083.33%
Criminal damage and arson62.85500.00%
Other theft51.550.00%
Burglary41.290.00%
Public order31.03-40.00%
Theft from the person10.780.00%
Drugs10.260.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1917.070.00%
Violence and sexual offences154.920.00%
Vehicle crime63.880.00%
Public order51.550.00%
Shoplifting51.290.00%
Other theft51.290.00%
Burglary41.290.00%
Other crime21.030.00%
Theft from the person10.520.00%
Drugs10.260.00%
Robbery10.260.00%
Bicycle theft10.260.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.260.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 449 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 34.54 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 45 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202445
August 202438
July 202434
June 202433
May 202433
April 202445
March 202427
February 202440
January 202444
December 202338
November 202330
October 202323
September 202319

A total of 77 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.92 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20244
July 20248
June 20244
May 20244
April 202411
March 20244
February 20249
January 20245
December 20237
November 20234
October 20235
September 20235

A total of 81 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.23 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
July 202411
June 20247
May 20242
April 20249
March 202410
February 20248
January 202410
December 20234
November 20234
October 20233
September 20235

A total of 149 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.46 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20247
July 202410
June 202414
May 202413
April 202423
March 202413
February 202414
January 20249
December 202311
November 20237
October 202312
September 20235

A total of 330 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 25.38 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202425
August 202440
July 202421
June 202428
May 202427
April 202433
March 202421
February 202429
January 202420
December 202326
November 202323
October 202322
September 202315

A total of 15 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
July 20243
June 20241
May 20243
April 20241
September 20231

A total of 65 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.42 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20245
July 20246
June 20245
May 20242
April 20241
March 20244
January 20245
December 202310
November 20239
October 202311
September 20236

A total of 41 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.10 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20246
July 20242
June 20242
May 20249
April 20242
January 20244
December 20232
October 20234
September 20234

A total of 85 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.54 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20247
July 20245
June 20248
May 20244
April 20246
March 202416
February 20245
January 20244
December 20236
November 20236
October 20236
September 20231

A total of 17 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 24 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20246
March 20242
February 20242
January 20243
December 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 7 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 14 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
February 20242
January 20243
December 20231
November 20231
September 20232

A total of 9 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.12 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Nightclub
    Total16
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Shoplifting3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order2
    Other theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 2. Falkland Street
    Total13
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 3. Walton'S Parade
    Total10
    Anti-social behaviour7
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
  • 4. St Wilfrid Street
    Total8
    Shoplifting5
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 5. Ladyman Street
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Stocks Street
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Good Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Burglary2
  • 8. Stanley Place
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. Ladywell Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
  • 10. Supermarket
    Total3
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. River Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 12. Petrol Station
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Euston Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 14. Moss Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
  • 15. Spa Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 16. Nelson Terrace
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 17. Clayton'S Gate
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 18. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 19. Edward Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 20. Charnley Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 21. Fitzroy Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 22. Rodney Street
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Vine Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
  • 24. Paley Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 25. Hope Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Fylde Street
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 27. Christ Church Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Maple Crescent
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 29. Burleigh Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 30. Slade Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1