BIRCH AVENUE, PR2 1JU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PR2 1JU

BIRCH AVENUE, PR2 1JU, Preston has recorded a total of 21 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.71 per 1,000 population. This PR2 1JU 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 1JU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PR2 1JU, encompassing approximately 2410 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (16.67% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

PR2 1JU Crime Hotspots

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

  • First Avenue with total crimes: 3
  • St Andrew'S Avenue with total crimes: 2
  • Ellerslie Road with total crimes: 2

BIRCH AVENUE, PR2 1JU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences88.71300.00%
Anti-social behaviour73.3216.67%
Vehicle crime32.900.00%
Burglary21.24100.00%
Bicycle theft10.830.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour67.05-62.50%
Vehicle crime32.49-25.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.24100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.830.00%
Public order10.83-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.410.00%
Robbery10.410.00%
Burglary10.410.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1610.376.67%
Vehicle crime46.640.00%
Public order21.66100.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.83-75.00%
Shoplifting10.410.00%
Bicycle theft10.410.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour159.9636.36%
Violence and sexual offences46.22-55.56%
Other crime11.66-66.67%
Other theft10.410.00%
Public order10.41-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.410.00%
Drugs10.410.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1112.03-8.33%
Violence and sexual offences94.56125.00%
Other crime33.730.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.240.00%
Public order20.830.00%
Burglary10.830.00%
Shoplifting10.410.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour128.30500.00%
Violence and sexual offences44.98-50.00%
Public order21.66100.00%
Theft from the person10.830.00%
Burglary10.410.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.81100.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.32-60.00%
Other theft10.830.00%
Public order10.41-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.410.00%
Drugs10.410.00%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour56.64400.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.070.00%
Public order21.66100.00%
Burglary20.830.00%
Other theft10.830.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.410.00%
Vehicle crime10.41-83.33%

In January 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime66.22500.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.49-33.33%
Other crime21.660.00%
Other theft10.830.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.410.00%
Public order10.410.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Robbery, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences63.73-25.00%
Robbery12.490.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.41-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.41-75.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences89.13700.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.32-20.00%
Vehicle crime41.6633.33%
Bicycle theft21.660.00%
Possession of weapons10.830.00%
Public order10.410.00%
Other theft10.410.00%
Burglary10.410.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour55.390.00%
Vehicle crime32.070.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.240.00%
Other theft10.410.00%
Burglary10.410.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.410.00%
Public order10.410.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 85 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.08 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20246
July 202416
June 202415
May 202411
April 202412
March 20242
February 20245
January 20241
December 20231
November 20234
October 20235

A total of 59 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.92 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20242
July 20241
June 20244
May 20249
April 20244
March 20248
February 20244
January 20244
December 20236
November 20238
October 20231

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
May 20241
April 20241
February 20242
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 25 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.12 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
July 20244
February 20241
January 20246
December 20231
November 20234
October 20233

A total of 6 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
November 20232

A total of 14 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
June 20241
May 20242
April 20242
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
December 20231

A total of 7 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
May 20242
March 20241
February 20241
October 20231

A total of 2 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20243
January 20242

A total of 6 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
March 20241

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. First Avenue
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. St Andrew'S Avenue
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 3. Ellerslie Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Aldwych Court
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Clifton Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Cedar Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Birch Avenue
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 8. The Crescent
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Park View Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Fairfield Drive
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Meads Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Parking Area
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. Hazelmere Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Abingdon Drive
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. Roseway
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 16. Broadway
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1