BLACKPOOL ROAD, PR2 2DU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PR2 2DU

BLACKPOOL ROAD, PR2 2DU, Preston has recorded a total of 44 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.19 per 1,000 population. This PR2 2DU 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 2DU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PR2 2DU, encompassing approximately 4789 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the PR2 2DU area, explore the PR2 2DU Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (15) incidents (-6.25% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (14) incidents (27.27% increase)
  • Burglary: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)

PR2 2DU Crime Hotspots

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

  • A5085 with total crimes: 6
  • Cintra Avenue with total crimes: 4
  • Armstrong Street with total crimes: 3

BLACKPOOL ROAD, PR2 2DU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour159.19-6.25%
Violence and sexual offences143.1327.27%
Burglary32.92200.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.63-25.00%
Vehicle crime20.63-60.00%
Shoplifting20.420.00%
Other crime10.420.00%
Drugs10.210.00%
Robbery10.210.00%
Possession of weapons10.210.00%
Public order10.21-85.71%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1610.4460.00%
Violence and sexual offences113.34-26.67%
Public order72.300.00%
Vehicle crime51.4666.67%
Criminal damage and arson41.040.00%
Shoplifting20.84-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.420.00%
Burglary10.210.00%
Other crime10.210.00%
Other theft10.210.00%
Robbery10.21-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences159.6036.36%
Anti-social behaviour103.13-52.38%
Shoplifting62.09100.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.2533.33%
Vehicle crime30.840.00%
Robbery20.630.00%
Theft from the person20.420.00%
Other crime10.420.00%
Burglary10.210.00%
Other theft10.21-87.50%
Drugs10.210.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2110.4416.67%
Violence and sexual offences114.38-52.17%
Other theft82.30300.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.67-70.00%
Shoplifting30.630.00%
Burglary10.63-80.00%
Possession of weapons10.21-50.00%
Other crime10.210.00%
Public order10.21-66.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2315.66187.50%
Anti-social behaviour184.80-21.74%
Criminal damage and arson103.76900.00%
Vehicle crime52.09-16.67%
Burglary51.04150.00%
Public order31.04200.00%
Shoplifting30.63200.00%
Other theft20.630.00%
Bicycle theft20.420.00%
Possession of weapons20.42100.00%
Drugs10.420.00%
Theft from the person10.210.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour239.6035.29%
Violence and sexual offences84.80-46.67%
Vehicle crime61.670.00%
Burglary21.25-33.33%
Other theft20.420.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.42-50.00%
Shoplifting10.210.00%
Drugs10.210.00%
Public order10.21-80.00%
Possession of weapons10.210.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1711.69325.00%
Violence and sexual offences153.550.00%
Vehicle crime63.13100.00%
Public order51.25150.00%
Burglary31.04200.00%
Other crime20.630.00%
Other theft20.42-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.42100.00%
Robbery20.420.00%
Drugs10.42-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.210.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences157.1036.36%
Anti-social behaviour43.13-66.67%
Drugs30.8450.00%
Vehicle crime30.63-25.00%
Other theft30.6350.00%
Possession of weapons20.63100.00%
Public order20.42-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.42-80.00%
Burglary10.21-66.67%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour129.81-20.00%
Violence and sexual offences112.51-54.17%
Public order62.300.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.250.00%
Vehicle crime41.04-33.33%
Burglary30.84200.00%
Other theft20.63-33.33%
Drugs20.420.00%
Other crime10.420.00%
Possession of weapons10.210.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2411.9026.32%
Anti-social behaviour155.01-11.76%
Vehicle crime63.130.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.25-28.57%
Other theft31.040.00%
Robbery10.630.00%
Shoplifting10.210.00%
Theft from the person10.210.00%
Burglary10.21-80.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1912.7435.71%
Anti-social behaviour173.97-5.56%
Criminal damage and arson73.5540.00%
Vehicle crime61.4620.00%
Burglary51.2525.00%
Other theft31.04-25.00%
Public order20.63-33.33%
Drugs10.42-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.210.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1812.110.00%
Violence and sexual offences143.760.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.920.00%
Vehicle crime51.040.00%
Other theft41.040.00%
Burglary40.840.00%
Public order30.840.00%
Drugs20.630.00%
Other crime20.420.00%
Bicycle theft10.420.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 30 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20245
April 20242
March 20243
February 20241
January 20243
December 20231
November 20235
October 20234

A total of 186 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 202416
July 202410
June 202421
May 202418
April 202423
March 202417
February 20244
January 202412
December 202315
November 202317
October 202318

A total of 180 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 202411
July 202415
June 202411
May 202423
April 20248
March 202415
February 202415
January 202411
December 202324
November 202319
October 202314

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
March 20242
January 20241
October 20232

A total of 50 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.17 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
July 20244
June 20243
May 202410
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20245
December 20235
November 20237
October 20235

A total of 13 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20243
January 20242
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 7 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
March 20242
December 20231

A total of 51 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.64 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 18 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.57 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 20243
April 20241
December 20231

A total of 9 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
February 20242
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 31 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.10 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20247
June 20241
May 20243
April 20241
March 20245
February 20242
January 20246
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20242
March 20241
October 20231

A total of 31 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.82 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20248
May 20242
April 20242
March 20242
February 20243
January 20242
December 20233
November 20233
October 20234

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
May 20241
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the PR2 2DU 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. Armstrong Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 4. Colenso Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Kimberley Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
  • 6. Gathurst Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Belmont Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Briggs Road
    Total2
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Inkerman Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 10. Atherton Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 11. Heatherfield Place
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 12. Hampton Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Parking Area
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 14. Ecroyd Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 15. B5411
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 16. Roebuck Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 17. Shelley Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 18. De Lacy Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 19. Webster Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Oswald Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 21. Waterloo Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Markham Street
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 23. Ashley Mews
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 24. B6241
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1