MURDOCK AVENUE, PR2 2BJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PR2 2BJ

MURDOCK AVENUE, PR2 2BJ, Preston has recorded a total of 73 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 17.88 per 1,000 population. This PR2 2BJ 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 2BJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PR2 2BJ, encompassing approximately 4083 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (22) incidents (-12.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (18) incidents (-14.29% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (9) incidents (12.50% increase)

PR2 2BJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • A5085 with total crimes: 6
  • Plungington Road with total crimes: 6
  • Cintra Avenue with total crimes: 4

MURDOCK AVENUE, PR2 2BJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2217.88-12.00%
Violence and sexual offences185.39-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson94.4112.50%
Other theft52.2066.67%
Burglary41.22-33.33%
Vehicle crime30.98-25.00%
Drugs30.73-25.00%
Robbery20.73100.00%
Shoplifting20.490.00%
Possession of weapons20.49100.00%
Public order20.49-50.00%
Other crime10.49-66.67%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2520.8225.00%
Violence and sexual offences216.12-27.59%
Criminal damage and arson85.140.00%
Burglary61.96200.00%
Public order41.470.00%
Vehicle crime40.98-20.00%
Drugs40.98100.00%
Other crime30.9850.00%
Other theft30.730.00%
Shoplifting20.73-66.67%
Bicycle theft20.490.00%
Robbery10.49-50.00%
Theft from the person10.240.00%
Possession of weapons10.24-66.67%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2920.3393.33%
Anti-social behaviour207.10-4.76%
Criminal damage and arson84.9014.29%
Shoplifting61.96100.00%
Vehicle crime51.47150.00%
Other theft31.22-57.14%
Possession of weapons30.730.00%
Robbery20.730.00%
Burglary20.490.00%
Other crime20.490.00%
Drugs20.490.00%
Theft from the person10.490.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2114.945.00%
Violence and sexual offences155.14-42.31%
Other theft73.6740.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.71-36.36%
Public order61.71200.00%
Shoplifting31.47-25.00%
Vehicle crime20.73-80.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2621.3130.00%
Anti-social behaviour206.37-23.08%
Criminal damage and arson114.90175.00%
Vehicle crime102.6911.11%
Other theft52.45-28.57%
Shoplifting41.22300.00%
Burglary30.98-25.00%
Public order20.73-50.00%
Bicycle theft20.490.00%
Drugs20.490.00%
Possession of weapons10.490.00%
Other crime10.24-66.67%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2620.0823.81%
Violence and sexual offences206.37-13.04%
Vehicle crime94.9080.00%
Other theft72.20250.00%
Public order41.71-20.00%
Burglary40.98-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson40.98-33.33%
Other crime30.9850.00%
Drugs20.730.00%
Shoplifting10.490.00%
Robbery10.24-50.00%
Theft from the person10.240.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2319.1027.78%
Anti-social behaviour215.63-8.70%
Criminal damage and arson65.14200.00%
Burglary61.4750.00%
Vehicle crime51.47150.00%
Public order51.22150.00%
Bicycle theft31.22200.00%
Robbery20.730.00%
Drugs20.49-33.33%
Other crime20.490.00%
Other theft20.49-50.00%
Shoplifting10.490.00%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2314.9453.33%
Violence and sexual offences185.63-45.45%
Burglary44.41100.00%
Other theft40.98300.00%
Drugs30.980.00%
Possession of weapons20.730.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.49-66.67%
Public order20.49-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.49-75.00%
Bicycle theft10.490.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3317.6350.00%
Anti-social behaviour158.080.00%
Vehicle crime83.670.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.96-40.00%
Drugs31.470.00%
Public order30.73200.00%
Burglary20.73-33.33%
Shoplifting10.490.00%
Other theft10.24-80.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2216.9022.22%
Anti-social behaviour155.39-44.44%
Criminal damage and arson103.670.00%
Vehicle crime82.4533.33%
Other theft51.960.00%
Burglary31.22-25.00%
Other crime20.730.00%
Shoplifting10.490.00%
Theft from the person10.240.00%
Public order10.24-75.00%
Robbery10.240.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2719.5928.57%
Violence and sexual offences186.610.00%
Criminal damage and arson104.41-16.67%
Vehicle crime62.45-14.29%
Other theft51.470.00%
Burglary41.22-42.86%
Public order40.98-50.00%
Drugs30.98-40.00%
Possession of weapons20.730.00%
Robbery10.49-50.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2121.800.00%
Violence and sexual offences185.140.00%
Criminal damage and arson124.410.00%
Public order82.940.00%
Burglary71.960.00%
Vehicle crime71.710.00%
Drugs51.710.00%
Other theft51.220.00%
Other crime31.220.00%
Robbery20.730.00%
Bicycle theft10.490.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 12 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20242
April 20241
March 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 69 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.75 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
July 20245
June 20242
May 202410
April 20249
March 20245
February 20242
January 20248
December 20238
November 20236
October 20237

A total of 256 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 21.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202422
August 202425
July 202420
June 202421
May 202420
April 202426
March 202421
February 202423
January 202415
December 202315
November 202327
October 202321

A total of 21 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20246
June 20243
May 20244
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 261 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 21.75 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 202421
July 202429
June 202415
May 202426
April 202420
March 202423
February 202418
January 202433
December 202322
November 202318
October 202318

A total of 11 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20243
May 20241
February 20242
November 20232

A total of 93 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.75 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20248
July 20248
June 20247
May 202411
April 20244
March 20246
February 20242
January 20246
December 202310
November 202310
October 202312

A total of 17 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20242
May 20241
April 20243
March 20242
December 20232
October 20233

A total of 52 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
July 20243
June 20247
May 20245
April 20247
March 20242
February 20244
January 20241
December 20235
November 20235
October 20235

A total of 45 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.09 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20246
July 20242
May 20243
April 20244
March 20246
February 20244
January 20242
December 20233
November 20234
October 20237

A total of 41 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.73 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
June 20246
May 20242
April 20244
March 20245
February 20242
January 20243
December 20231
November 20234
October 20238

A total of 29 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.90 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
July 20242
May 20242
April 20242
March 20242
February 20243
January 20243
November 20233
October 20235

A total of 9 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
May 20242
March 20243
February 20241
October 20231

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
April 20241
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the PR2 2BJ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. A5085
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Plungington Road
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 3. Cintra Avenue
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Raglan Street
    Total4
    Burglary2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 5. Seymour Court
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour4
  • 6. The Fieldings
    Total3
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Brook Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. Emmanuel Street
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Villiers Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Greenbank Street
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Briggs Road
    Total2
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Inkerman Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 13. Atherton Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 14. Norris Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Parking Area
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 16. Bloomfield Court
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Hammond Court
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 18. Villiers Court
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 19. Heatherfield Place
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 20. Evans Street
    Total2
    Drugs2
  • 21. Old Lancaster Lane
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 22. Hampton Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Roebuck Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 24. Shelley Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 25. Greenbank Avenue
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 26. Stanhope Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 27. Havelock Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 28. Hammond Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 29. De Lacy Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 30. Wetherall Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1