WESTLEIGH ROAD, PR2 1NP Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PR2 1NP

WESTLEIGH ROAD, PR2 1NP, Preston has recorded a total of 18 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.34 per 1,000 population. This PR2 1NP 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 1NP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PR2 1NP, encompassing approximately 2159 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (-63.64% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

PR2 1NP Crime Hotspots

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

  • Whinfield Place with total crimes: 7
  • Hardy Close with total crimes: 3
  • Chain Caul Way with total crimes: 2

WESTLEIGH ROAD, PR2 1NP Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour78.340.00%
Violence and sexual offences43.24-63.64%
Shoplifting11.850.00%
Bicycle theft10.460.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.46-50.00%
Other crime10.460.00%
Possession of weapons10.460.00%
Public order10.460.00%
Vehicle crime10.46-83.33%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1112.9783.33%
Anti-social behaviour75.090.00%
Vehicle crime63.24200.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.78100.00%
Public order10.93-50.00%
Other theft10.46-50.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour710.6516.67%
Violence and sexual offences63.2420.00%
Vehicle crime22.780.00%
Other theft20.930.00%
Public order20.930.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.93-50.00%
Drugs10.460.00%
Shoplifting10.460.00%
Possession of weapons10.460.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour66.02500.00%
Violence and sexual offences52.78-44.44%
Criminal damage and arson22.32100.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences96.0228.57%
Other theft14.170.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.460.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.46-66.67%
Burglary10.460.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.5640.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.240.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.39-83.33%
Robbery10.460.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour610.6550.00%
Violence and sexual offences52.780.00%
Burglary42.32300.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.850.00%
Public order21.390.00%
Vehicle crime10.930.00%
Other crime10.460.00%
Robbery10.460.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.56-37.50%
Anti-social behaviour42.320.00%
Vehicle crime11.85-50.00%
Burglary10.460.00%
Drugs10.460.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences812.5060.00%
Public order53.700.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.320.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.850.00%
Vehicle crime21.85100.00%
Burglary10.930.00%
Robbery10.460.00%
Other theft10.460.00%
Shoplifting10.460.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.560.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.32-33.33%
Theft from the person11.850.00%
Vehicle crime10.460.00%
Burglary10.460.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour68.80500.00%
Violence and sexual offences52.7825.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.3250.00%
Other theft21.39100.00%
Vehicle crime10.930.00%
Public order10.460.00%
Other crime10.460.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences44.170.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.850.00%
Other theft10.930.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.460.00%
Vehicle crime10.460.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 54 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20247
July 20247
June 20246
May 20241
April 20241
March 20246
February 20244
January 20244
December 20234
November 20236
October 20231

A total of 3 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
January 20241

A total of 74 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.17 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 202411
July 20246
June 20245
May 20249
April 20247
March 20245
February 20245
January 20248
December 20235
November 20235
October 20234

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 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

A total of 22 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20243
March 20243
January 20244
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
March 20241
November 20231

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 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
July 20241

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

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
March 20242
January 20245
November 20231

A total of 16 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20246
July 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
May 20241
January 20241
November 20232
October 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20241
February 20241

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
March 20244
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Whinfield Place
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Hardy Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Shoplifting1
  • 3. Chain Caul Way
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 4. Catforth Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Rawcliffe Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Aldcliffe Road
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 7. Nateby Place
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Westleigh Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1