WEST PARK AVENUE, PR2 1SX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PR2 1SX

WEST PARK AVENUE, PR2 1SX, Preston has recorded a total of 17 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.70 per 1,000 population. This PR2 1SX 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 1SX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PR2 1SX, encompassing approximately 2539 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (22.22% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (-71.43% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

PR2 1SX Crime Hotspots

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

  • Lichfield Road with total crimes: 3
  • Creswell Avenue with total crimes: 2
  • Dunbar Road with total crimes: 2

WEST PARK AVENUE, PR2 1SX Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences116.7022.22%
Criminal damage and arson24.33-71.43%
Anti-social behaviour20.79-50.00%
Other theft10.790.00%
Burglary10.390.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences99.4550.00%
Criminal damage and arson73.540.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.76-69.23%
Vehicle crime21.580.00%
Public order10.790.00%
Burglary10.390.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour139.45116.67%
Violence and sexual offences65.12-45.45%
Vehicle crime22.360.00%
Other crime10.79-50.00%
Burglary10.390.00%
Other theft10.39-66.67%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences119.8537.50%
Anti-social behaviour64.33-14.29%
Other theft32.36200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.18100.00%
Other crime20.790.00%
Public order10.790.00%

In May 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 offences87.4860.00%
Anti-social behaviour73.15-53.33%
Other theft12.76-75.00%
Public order10.390.00%
Burglary10.390.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.390.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1510.24200.00%
Violence and sexual offences55.91-37.50%
Other theft41.97100.00%
Public order11.580.00%
Theft from the person10.390.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences87.09100.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.15-16.67%
Other theft21.97-33.33%
Public order10.79-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.390.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.39-50.00%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour66.700.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.36-42.86%
Other theft31.58200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.18100.00%
Public order20.790.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences77.09-12.50%
Anti-social behaviour62.7650.00%
Other crime22.360.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.79-75.00%
Other theft10.390.00%
Vehicle crime10.390.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences88.66-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson43.15100.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.58100.00%
Public order31.580.00%
Other theft11.180.00%
Bicycle theft10.390.00%
Burglary10.390.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences128.6633.33%
Vehicle crime44.73100.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.58-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.79100.00%
Possession of weapons10.790.00%
Burglary10.390.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences98.2728.57%
Anti-social behaviour53.5466.67%
Other theft21.970.00%
Vehicle crime20.79100.00%
Bicycle theft10.790.00%
Shoplifting10.390.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.390.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.510.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.760.00%
Public order11.180.00%
Vehicle crime10.390.00%
Drugs10.390.00%
Other crime10.390.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 105 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.08 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20249
July 20246
June 202411
May 20248
April 20245
March 20248
February 20244
January 20247
December 20238
November 202312
October 20239
September 20237

A total of 23 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20247
June 20242
May 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20234
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 78 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
July 202413
June 20246
May 20247
April 202415
March 20245
February 20246
January 20246
December 20234
November 20232
October 20235
September 20233

A total of 19 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20243
May 20241
April 20244
March 20242
February 20243
January 20241
December 20231
October 20232

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 11 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
December 20233
September 20231

A total of 13 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20242
March 20241
January 20241
November 20234
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
January 20242
September 20231

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 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 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 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

A total of 1 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20231

A total of 1 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Lichfield Road
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Creswell Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Dunbar Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Aldwych Court
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Bardsea Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Valentines Lane
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Savick Way
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Clifton Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Cedar Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Birch Avenue
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 12. Broadway
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1