PR1 8XA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PR1 8XA

PR1 8XA, Preston has recorded a total of 72 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 21.03 per 1,000 population. This PR1 8XA 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 8XA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PR1 8XA, encompassing approximately 3423 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (24) incidents (9.09% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (20) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (9) incidents (28.57% increase)

PR1 8XA Crime Hotspots

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

  • Ladyman Street with total crimes: 7
  • Stocks Street with total crimes: 6
  • Good Street with total crimes: 5

PR1 8XA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 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 behaviour2421.039.09%
Violence and sexual offences207.01-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson95.8428.57%
Other theft42.6333.33%
Robbery31.1750.00%
Burglary30.880.00%
Vehicle crime20.88-50.00%
Public order20.58100.00%
Bicycle theft20.58100.00%
Shoplifting10.580.00%
Drugs10.290.00%
Other crime10.290.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3021.91100.00%
Anti-social behaviour228.76-24.14%
Criminal damage and arson76.4375.00%
Vehicle crime42.04-42.86%
Burglary31.1750.00%
Other theft30.88-50.00%
Robbery20.88100.00%
Bicycle theft10.580.00%
Theft from the person10.290.00%
Shoplifting10.290.00%
Public order10.29-75.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2921.0338.10%
Violence and sexual offences158.47-16.67%
Vehicle crime74.38-12.50%
Other theft62.04100.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.75-50.00%
Public order41.1733.33%
Possession of weapons31.170.00%
Burglary20.88100.00%
Drugs10.580.00%
Robbery10.290.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2119.865.00%
Violence and sexual offences186.13-21.74%
Criminal damage and arson85.2614.29%
Vehicle crime82.34700.00%
Public order32.340.00%
Other theft30.88200.00%
Possession of weapons30.88200.00%
Shoplifting20.880.00%
Burglary10.58-85.71%
Theft from the person10.290.00%

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 offences2319.86-4.17%
Anti-social behaviour206.72-35.48%
Burglary75.84250.00%
Criminal damage and arson72.0475.00%
Robbery32.04200.00%
Bicycle theft30.88200.00%
Shoplifting20.88-71.43%
Other theft10.58-88.89%
Possession of weapons10.29-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.290.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3126.00138.46%
Violence and sexual offences249.0650.00%
Other theft97.01125.00%
Shoplifting72.6316.67%
Drugs42.04100.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.17-71.43%
Public order21.17-60.00%
Possession of weapons20.580.00%
Burglary20.580.00%
Bicycle theft10.580.00%
Robbery10.290.00%
Vehicle crime10.29-75.00%
Other crime10.290.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1618.996.67%
Criminal damage and arson144.67366.67%
Anti-social behaviour134.09-48.00%
Shoplifting63.80-14.29%
Public order51.75-28.57%
Other theft41.46-50.00%
Vehicle crime41.170.00%
Drugs21.170.00%
Theft from the person10.580.00%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2520.74-13.79%
Violence and sexual offences157.307.14%
Other theft84.38166.67%
Shoplifting72.34250.00%
Public order72.0416.67%
Criminal damage and arson32.0450.00%
Possession of weapons30.88200.00%
Other crime20.880.00%
Theft from the person10.580.00%

In January 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 behaviour2920.7452.63%
Violence and sexual offences148.477.69%
Public order64.09500.00%
Vehicle crime51.75-50.00%
Burglary41.460.00%
Drugs31.170.00%
Other theft30.88-62.50%
Criminal damage and arson20.88-66.67%
Shoplifting20.58-66.67%
Other crime20.58100.00%
Possession of weapons10.580.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1918.7046.15%
Violence and sexual offences135.550.00%
Vehicle crime103.8042.86%
Other theft82.92166.67%
Shoplifting62.340.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.7520.00%
Other crime11.750.00%
Public order10.29-66.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1315.77-23.53%
Violence and sexual offences133.80-18.75%
Vehicle crime73.80-30.00%
Shoplifting62.04-45.45%
Criminal damage and arson51.75-16.67%
Public order31.460.00%
Other theft30.88-50.00%
Bicycle theft20.880.00%
Theft from the person10.580.00%
Other crime10.290.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1721.320.00%
Violence and sexual offences164.970.00%
Shoplifting114.670.00%
Vehicle crime103.210.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.920.00%
Other theft61.750.00%
Burglary51.750.00%
Drugs11.460.00%
Theft from the person10.290.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 217 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.08 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202420
August 202430
July 202415
June 202418
May 202423
April 202424
March 202416
February 202415
January 202414
December 202313
November 202313
October 202316

A total of 10 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20241
May 20243
April 20241

A total of 263 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 21.92 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202424
August 202422
July 202429
June 202421
May 202420
April 202431
March 202413
February 202425
January 202429
December 202319
November 202313
October 202317

A total of 58 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.83 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
July 20246
June 20243
May 20241
April 20249
March 20244
February 20248
January 20243
December 20238
November 20233
October 20236

A total of 59 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.36 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
July 20247
June 20248
May 20241
April 20241
March 20244
January 20245
December 202310
November 20237
October 202310

A total of 27 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.38 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
July 20242
June 20241
May 20247
April 20242
January 20244
October 20235

A total of 51 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.64 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20242
May 20242
April 20247
March 20246
February 20247
January 20242
December 20236
November 20236
October 202311

A total of 75 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.25 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20247
July 20244
June 20248
May 20247
April 20244
March 202414
February 20243
January 20242
December 20236
November 20235
October 20236

A total of 34 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.40 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20244
June 20243
April 20242
March 20245
February 20247
January 20246
December 20231
November 20233

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

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
May 20243
April 20241
November 20232

A total of 12 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
April 20244
March 20242
January 20243
October 20231

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241
February 20242
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 6 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
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 13 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

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