PR2 1UQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PR2 1UQ

PR2 1UQ, Preston has recorded a total of 31 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.04 per 1,000 population. This PR2 1UQ 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 1UQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PR2 1UQ, encompassing approximately 3858 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (-10.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (-53.33% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (6) incidents (50.00% increase)

PR2 1UQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Birkdale Drive with total crimes: 5
  • Lichfield Road with total crimes: 3
  • The Ploughlands with total crimes: 3

PR2 1UQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences98.04-10.00%
Anti-social behaviour72.33-53.33%
Criminal damage and arson61.8150.00%
Other theft21.56-33.33%
Public order20.52100.00%
Shoplifting20.520.00%
Burglary10.520.00%
Vehicle crime10.26-83.33%
Possession of weapons10.260.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1511.40-6.25%
Violence and sexual offences103.89-50.00%
Vehicle crime62.590.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.56-20.00%
Other theft31.040.00%
Other crime30.7850.00%
Public order10.78-87.50%
Burglary10.260.00%
Drugs10.26-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2015.5581.82%
Anti-social behaviour165.18128.57%
Public order84.15100.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.0766.67%
Other theft31.30200.00%
Possession of weapons20.780.00%
Other crime20.52100.00%
Drugs20.520.00%
Shoplifting10.520.00%
Burglary10.260.00%

In June 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 offences117.00-38.89%
Anti-social behaviour72.85-41.67%
Public order41.8133.33%
Criminal damage and arson31.0450.00%
Other theft10.78-50.00%
Other crime10.260.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1810.3750.00%
Anti-social behaviour124.67-33.33%
Public order33.1150.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.78-33.33%
Other theft20.52-33.33%
Burglary10.520.00%
Shoplifting10.26-50.00%
Other crime10.260.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1810.6328.57%
Violence and sexual offences124.6720.00%
Other theft33.11200.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.78-40.00%
Public order20.78-33.33%
Shoplifting20.52-50.00%
Burglary10.52-50.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1412.18180.00%
Violence and sexual offences103.63-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson52.59150.00%
Vehicle crime51.3066.67%
Shoplifting41.300.00%
Public order31.040.00%
Robbery20.780.00%
Burglary20.520.00%
Drugs10.520.00%
Other theft10.26-66.67%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences126.74-7.69%
Anti-social behaviour53.11-28.57%
Vehicle crime31.3050.00%
Other theft30.780.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.78-60.00%
Bicycle theft10.520.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1311.408.33%
Anti-social behaviour73.37-41.67%
Shoplifting61.81-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.56150.00%
Public order51.3025.00%
Other theft31.300.00%
Other crime20.780.00%
Vehicle crime20.52100.00%
Drugs10.520.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1213.48-14.29%
Violence and sexual offences123.11-14.29%
Shoplifting123.11100.00%
Public order43.11100.00%
Other theft31.040.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.78-33.33%
Other crime20.52-33.33%
Possession of weapons20.520.00%
Vehicle crime10.52-66.67%
Theft from the person10.260.00%
Burglary10.260.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1412.96-6.67%
Anti-social behaviour143.63-12.50%
Shoplifting63.63200.00%
Other crime31.56200.00%
Other theft30.78200.00%
Vehicle crime30.78-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.78-40.00%
Public order20.780.00%
Burglary10.520.00%
Drugs10.260.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1612.960.00%
Violence and sexual offences154.150.00%
Vehicle crime53.890.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.300.00%
Possession of weapons21.300.00%
Public order20.520.00%
Shoplifting20.520.00%
Other theft10.520.00%
Other crime10.260.00%
Burglary10.260.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 156 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 202410
July 202420
June 202411
May 202418
April 202412
March 202410
February 202412
January 202413
December 202312
November 202314
October 202315

A total of 28 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20243
June 20241
May 20242
April 20243
March 20241
February 20243
January 20243
December 20233
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 143 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.92 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 202415
July 202416
June 20247
May 202412
April 202418
March 202414
February 20245
January 20247
December 202312
November 202314
October 202316

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.11 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 45 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20244
July 20245
June 20243
May 20242
April 20243
March 20245
February 20242
January 20245
December 20232
November 20233
October 20235

A total of 36 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.27 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20248
June 20244
May 20243
April 20242
March 20243
January 20245
December 20234
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 26 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20246
March 20245
February 20243
January 20242
December 20231
November 20233
October 20235

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
December 20232
October 20232

A total of 36 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20244
January 20246
December 202312
November 20236
October 20232

A total of 15 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
March 20241
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20242

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

MonthCount
February 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 1UQ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Birkdale Drive
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Lichfield Road
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. The Ploughlands
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Greaves-Town Lane
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Arnside Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Staveley Place
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 7. Catforth Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Blackpool Road
    Total2
    Shoplifting2
  • 9. Hendon Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Preesall Close
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 12. Nateby Place
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. Heywood Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 14. Ashford Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Nelson Drive
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 16. Sheffield Drive
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 17. Charles Way
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1