WATERY LANE, PR2 1AT Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PR2 1AT

WATERY LANE, PR2 1AT, Preston has recorded a total of 69 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 26.84 per 1,000 population. This PR2 1AT crime rate stands in contrast to the broader PR2 postcode area, which has experienced 761 crimes and a crime rate of 9.52 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this PR2 1AT crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PR2 1AT, encompassing approximately 2571 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the PR2 1AT area, explore the PR2 1AT Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (17) incidents (-15.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (225.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (11) incidents (22.22% increase)

PR2 1AT Crime Hotspots

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

  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 18
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 14
  • Tulketh Crescent with total crimes: 6

WATERY LANE, PR2 1AT Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1726.84-15.00%
Violence and sexual offences136.61225.00%
Shoplifting115.0622.22%
Vehicle crime74.2840.00%
Other theft62.72200.00%
Bicycle theft52.330.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.940.00%
Public order31.5650.00%
Possession of weapons11.170.00%
Robbery10.390.00%
Burglary10.39-80.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2023.7266.67%
Shoplifting97.78-40.00%
Vehicle crime53.5025.00%
Burglary51.9466.67%
Bicycle theft51.94400.00%
Drugs41.940.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.5633.33%
Violence and sexual offences41.56-60.00%
Other theft21.560.00%
Public order20.78-60.00%
Robbery10.780.00%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1521.391400.00%
Anti-social behaviour125.8333.33%
Violence and sexual offences104.6725.00%
Public order53.89150.00%
Vehicle crime41.940.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.560.00%
Burglary31.1750.00%
Other theft21.17-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.78-66.67%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour913.61-18.18%
Violence and sexual offences83.50-20.00%
Other theft43.11-50.00%
Bicycle theft31.5650.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.170.00%
Drugs21.170.00%
Burglary20.78-33.33%
Public order20.780.00%
Possession of weapons10.780.00%
Shoplifting10.39-75.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1117.500.00%
Violence and sexual offences104.2825.00%
Other theft83.8914.29%
Shoplifting43.110.00%
Burglary31.560.00%
Theft from the person21.170.00%
Public order20.78100.00%
Vehicle crime20.780.00%
Bicycle theft20.780.00%
Other crime10.780.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1115.5610.00%
Violence and sexual offences84.28-27.27%
Other theft73.1140.00%
Shoplifting42.72100.00%
Vehicle crime21.56-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.78-33.33%
Theft from the person20.780.00%
Bicycle theft20.78-33.33%
Other crime10.780.00%
Public order10.390.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1116.3337.50%
Anti-social behaviour104.2825.00%
Other theft53.89-44.44%
Burglary31.9450.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.17-40.00%
Vehicle crime31.170.00%
Bicycle theft31.17200.00%
Shoplifting21.17100.00%
Other crime10.780.00%
Public order10.390.00%

In February 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft915.1728.57%
Violence and sexual offences83.50-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour83.1160.00%
Criminal damage and arson53.11150.00%
Vehicle crime31.9450.00%
Burglary21.170.00%
Public order10.78-66.67%
Shoplifting10.39-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.39-50.00%
Drugs10.390.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1214.3933.33%
Other theft74.67-36.36%
Anti-social behaviour52.72-68.75%
Public order31.940.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.17-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.78-33.33%
Bicycle theft20.78100.00%
Shoplifting20.780.00%
Burglary20.78-33.33%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1621.39128.57%
Other theft116.2222.22%
Violence and sexual offences94.28-30.77%
Criminal damage and arson33.50-25.00%
Public order31.1750.00%
Vehicle crime31.17200.00%
Drugs31.170.00%
Burglary31.170.00%
Shoplifting21.17100.00%
Possession of weapons10.780.00%
Bicycle theft10.390.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1315.560.00%
Other theft95.060.00%
Anti-social behaviour73.500.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.720.00%
Burglary31.560.00%
Public order21.170.00%
Vehicle crime10.780.00%
Shoplifting10.390.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 126 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 11.45 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 202420
July 202412
June 20249
May 202411
April 202411
March 202410
February 20248
January 20245
December 202316
November 20237

A total of 106 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.64 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 20244
July 202410
June 20248
May 202410
April 20248
March 202411
February 20248
January 202412
December 20239
November 202313

A total of 33 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.30 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
July 20243
June 20243
April 20242
March 20243
February 20245
January 20242
December 20233
November 20234

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
December 20231

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 32 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.20 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 25 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20245
July 20241
June 20243
May 20242
April 20242
March 20243
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231

A total of 27 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.70 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20245
July 20243
June 20242
May 20243
March 20243
February 20242
January 20242
December 20233
November 20233

A total of 25 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.27 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 70 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.36 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20242
July 20242
June 20244
May 20248
April 20247
March 20245
February 20249
January 20247
December 202311
November 20239

A total of 52 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.73 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20249
July 202415
June 20241
May 20244
April 20244
March 20242
February 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 10 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
June 20242
February 20241
December 20233

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
April 20242

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the PR2 1AT postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total18
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Bicycle theft4
    Shoplifting3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Other theft2
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Supermarket
    Total14
    Shoplifting8
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other theft3
  • 3. Tulketh Crescent
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Possession of weapons1
    Robbery1
  • 4. Calder Street
    Total3
    Vehicle crime2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Bank Place
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Dart Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 7. Poulton Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 8. Hastings Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 9. Tulketh Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 10. Prospect Place
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Bray Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. Flett Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Cannon Hill
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Travers Place
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 15. Douglas Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Mersey Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Oswald Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 18. Garden Walk
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 19. Oakfield
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 20. Egerton Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 21. Watery Lane
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 22. Britannia Drive
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 23. Mariners Way
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 24. Endeavour Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 25. Customs Way
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1