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

Overview of Crime in PR2 2BL

MURDOCK AVENUE, PR2 2BL, Preston has recorded a total of 63 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 13.90 per 1,000 population. This PR2 2BL 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 2BL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PR2 2BL, encompassing approximately 4532 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (20) incidents (-9.09% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (14) incidents (-12.50% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (7) incidents (16.67% increase)

PR2 2BL Crime Hotspots

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

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

MURDOCK AVENUE, PR2 2BL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2013.90-9.09%
Violence and sexual offences144.41-12.50%
Criminal damage and arson73.0916.67%
Vehicle crime41.54-20.00%
Other theft40.88100.00%
Burglary30.88-25.00%
Other crime20.660.00%
Robbery20.44100.00%
Shoplifting20.440.00%
Drugs20.440.00%
Public order20.44-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.44-50.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2215.2210.00%
Violence and sexual offences164.85-36.00%
Criminal damage and arson63.530.00%
Vehicle crime51.320.00%
Burglary41.10100.00%
Public order30.880.00%
Shoplifting20.66-71.43%
Other crime20.44100.00%
Drugs20.440.00%
Possession of weapons20.44100.00%
Other theft20.44-33.33%
Robbery10.44-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.220.00%
Theft from the person10.220.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2516.5556.25%
Anti-social behaviour205.52-4.76%
Shoplifting74.41133.33%
Criminal damage and arson61.54-14.29%
Vehicle crime51.3266.67%
Other theft31.10-57.14%
Robbery20.660.00%
Burglary20.440.00%
Drugs20.440.00%
Theft from the person10.440.00%
Other crime10.22-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.220.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2114.3416.67%
Violence and sexual offences164.63-36.00%
Other theft73.5340.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.54-12.50%
Public order61.54100.00%
Shoplifting31.32-25.00%
Vehicle crime30.66-70.00%
Other crime20.66100.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2517.8747.06%
Anti-social behaviour185.52-18.18%
Vehicle crime103.97-23.08%
Criminal damage and arson82.2160.00%
Other theft51.76-16.67%
Burglary41.100.00%
Shoplifting40.88300.00%
Public order30.88-25.00%
Drugs20.660.00%
Bicycle theft10.440.00%
Other crime10.22-50.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2217.2122.22%
Violence and sexual offences174.85-34.62%
Vehicle crime133.75225.00%
Other theft62.87200.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.320.00%
Public order41.10-20.00%
Burglary40.88-20.00%
Drugs20.880.00%
Other crime20.440.00%
Shoplifting10.440.00%
Robbery10.22-50.00%
Theft from the person10.220.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2616.7744.44%
Anti-social behaviour185.74-5.26%
Criminal damage and arson53.97150.00%
Burglary51.1066.67%
Public order51.10150.00%
Vehicle crime41.10100.00%
Bicycle theft40.880.00%
Robbery20.880.00%
Drugs20.44-33.33%
Other crime20.440.00%
Other theft20.44-50.00%
Shoplifting10.440.00%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1912.3535.71%
Violence and sexual offences184.19-37.93%
Other theft43.97300.00%
Drugs30.88-25.00%
Possession of weapons30.660.00%
Burglary30.6650.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.66-77.78%
Public order20.44-60.00%
Vehicle crime20.44-71.43%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2915.6638.10%
Anti-social behaviour146.40-6.67%
Criminal damage and arson93.090.00%
Vehicle crime71.99-12.50%
Public order51.54400.00%
Drugs41.100.00%
Burglary20.88100.00%
Other theft10.44-83.33%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2114.785.00%
Anti-social behaviour154.63-42.31%
Criminal damage and arson93.3112.50%
Vehicle crime81.9933.33%
Other theft61.7620.00%
Robbery21.32100.00%
Other crime20.440.00%
Shoplifting10.440.00%
Theft from the person10.220.00%
Public order10.22-75.00%
Burglary10.22-75.00%

In November 2023, 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 behaviour2617.4318.18%
Violence and sexual offences205.7417.65%
Criminal damage and arson84.41-11.11%
Vehicle crime61.7620.00%
Other theft51.320.00%
Burglary41.10-20.00%
Public order40.88-42.86%
Drugs30.88-40.00%
Possession of weapons20.660.00%
Robbery10.44-50.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2217.650.00%
Violence and sexual offences174.850.00%
Criminal damage and arson93.750.00%
Public order71.990.00%
Drugs51.540.00%
Other theft51.100.00%
Burglary51.100.00%
Vehicle crime51.100.00%
Other crime21.100.00%
Robbery20.440.00%
Bicycle theft10.440.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 237 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 19.75 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202420
August 202422
July 202420
June 202421
May 202418
April 202422
March 202418
February 202419
January 202414
December 202315
November 202326
October 202322

A total of 16 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 81 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.75 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20246
July 20246
June 20247
May 20248
April 20245
March 20245
February 20242
January 20249
December 20239
November 20238
October 20239

A total of 244 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 20.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 202416
July 202425
June 202416
May 202425
April 202417
March 202426
February 202418
January 202429
December 202321
November 202320
October 202317

A total of 13 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 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 20232
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 72 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20245
July 20245
June 20243
May 202410
April 202413
March 20244
February 20242
January 20247
December 20238
November 20236
October 20235

A total of 21 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20247
June 20243
May 20244
April 20241
March 20241
December 20231

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

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
February 20243
November 20232

A total of 50 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
July 20243
June 20247
May 20245
April 20246
March 20242
February 20244
January 20241
December 20236
November 20235
October 20235

A total of 27 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.70 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 37 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.36 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
July 20242
May 20244
April 20244
March 20245
February 20243
January 20242
December 20231
November 20234
October 20235

A total of 42 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.82 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
June 20246
May 20243
April 20244
March 20245
February 20242
January 20245
December 20231
November 20234
October 20237

A total of 7 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241
March 20244
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 2BL postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. A5085
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Cintra Avenue
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Plungington Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    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. Kimberley Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
  • 10. Gathurst Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    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. Sedberg Street
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Rundle Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 16. Norris Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Parking Area
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 18. Villiers Court
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 19. Heatherfield Place
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 20. Hampton Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Roebuck Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 22. Shelley Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 23. Greenbank Avenue
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 24. Hamer Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Stanhope Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 26. De Lacy Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 27. Wetherall Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 28. Ashley Mews
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1