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

Overview of Crime in PR2 2DX

BLACKPOOL ROAD, PR2 2DX, Preston has recorded a total of 50 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.20 per 1,000 population. This PR2 2DX 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 2DX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PR2 2DX, encompassing approximately 4462 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (17) incidents (6.25% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (16) incidents (60.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (3) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

PR2 2DX 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 2DX Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1711.206.25%
Violence and sexual offences163.8160.00%
Vehicle crime33.59-50.00%
Burglary30.67200.00%
Shoplifting30.6750.00%
Public order20.67-66.67%
Other theft10.450.00%
Other crime10.220.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.22-66.67%
Drugs10.220.00%
Robbery10.220.00%
Possession of weapons10.220.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1610.9833.33%
Violence and sexual offences103.59-23.08%
Public order62.24200.00%
Vehicle crime61.3420.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.34-25.00%
Bicycle theft20.670.00%
Shoplifting20.45-66.67%
Burglary10.450.00%
Other crime10.220.00%
Other theft10.220.00%
Robbery10.22-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1311.2044.44%
Anti-social behaviour122.91-45.45%
Shoplifting62.69100.00%
Vehicle crime51.34400.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.1233.33%
Public order20.900.00%
Robbery20.450.00%
Theft from the person20.450.00%
Other crime10.450.00%
Burglary10.22-50.00%
Other theft10.22-85.71%
Drugs10.220.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2211.654.76%
Violence and sexual offences94.93-64.00%
Other theft72.02250.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.57-72.73%
Shoplifting30.670.00%
Public order20.67-33.33%
Burglary20.45-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.45-50.00%
Other crime10.220.00%
Vehicle crime10.22-75.00%
Drugs10.220.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2517.93212.50%
Anti-social behaviour215.60-16.00%
Criminal damage and arson114.711000.00%
Burglary62.46200.00%
Vehicle crime41.34-33.33%
Public order30.9050.00%
Shoplifting30.67200.00%
Other theft20.67100.00%
Possession of weapons20.45100.00%
Bicycle theft10.450.00%
Theft from the person10.22-50.00%
Other crime10.220.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2511.2038.89%
Violence and sexual offences85.60-57.89%
Vehicle crime61.7920.00%
Public order21.34-60.00%
Burglary20.450.00%
Theft from the person20.450.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.45-66.67%
Shoplifting10.220.00%
Drugs10.220.00%
Other theft10.22-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.220.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1913.4435.71%
Anti-social behaviour184.26260.00%
Vehicle crime54.0325.00%
Public order51.12150.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.12200.00%
Other crime20.670.00%
Other theft20.45-33.33%
Robbery20.450.00%
Burglary20.45100.00%
Drugs10.45-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.220.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences147.397.69%
Anti-social behaviour53.14-54.55%
Vehicle crime41.12-20.00%
Other theft30.9050.00%
Public order20.67-66.67%
Drugs20.45100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.45-80.00%
Possession of weapons10.220.00%
Burglary10.22-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1310.98-43.48%
Anti-social behaviour112.91-21.43%
Public order62.460.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.340.00%
Vehicle crime51.1225.00%
Burglary21.120.00%
Other theft20.45-33.33%
Shoplifting20.45100.00%
Drugs10.450.00%
Other crime10.220.00%
Possession of weapons10.220.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2312.3221.05%
Anti-social behaviour145.15-22.22%
Criminal damage and arson53.14-28.57%
Vehicle crime41.12-33.33%
Other theft30.9050.00%
Robbery20.670.00%
Burglary20.45-50.00%
Shoplifting10.450.00%
Theft from the person10.220.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1913.8990.00%
Anti-social behaviour184.26-10.00%
Criminal damage and arson74.0340.00%
Vehicle crime61.5720.00%
Public order41.34100.00%
Burglary40.900.00%
Other theft20.90-60.00%
Bicycle theft10.450.00%
Possession of weapons10.220.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2012.550.00%
Violence and sexual offences104.480.00%
Other theft52.240.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.120.00%
Vehicle crime51.120.00%
Burglary41.120.00%
Drugs20.900.00%
Other crime20.450.00%
Public order20.450.00%
Bicycle theft10.450.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 30 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20247
May 20242
April 20241
March 20242
February 20243
January 20242
December 20233
November 20232
October 20235

A total of 199 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.58 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 202416
July 202412
June 202422
May 202421
April 202425
March 202418
February 20245
January 202411
December 202314
November 202318
October 202320

A total of 54 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20246
July 20245
June 20241
May 20244
April 20246
March 20245
February 20244
January 20245
December 20234
November 20236
October 20235

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 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20246
April 20242
March 20242
February 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20234
October 20234

A total of 179 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.92 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202410
July 202413
June 20249
May 202425
April 20248
March 202419
February 202414
January 202413
December 202323
November 202319
October 202310

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 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
May 20241
March 20242
January 20241
October 20232

A total of 49 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.08 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20244
June 20243
May 202411
April 20241
March 20243
February 20241
January 20245
December 20235
November 20237
October 20235

A total of 10 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
October 20232

A total of 8 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 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 20232

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 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.14 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 20241
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 36 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.27 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20246
July 20242
June 20242
May 20243
April 20242
March 20245
February 20242
January 20246
November 20234
October 20232

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

MonthCount
August 20242
May 20241
March 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 6 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
May 20241
April 20242
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the PR2 2DX 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. Bank Place
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Kimberley Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
  • 7. Gathurst Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Belmont Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Briggs Road
    Total2
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Inkerman Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 11. Atherton Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 12. Hampton Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Bristow Avenue
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 14. Park View Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 15. Fairfield Drive
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 16. Parking Area
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 17. Ecroyd Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 18. B5411
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 19. Roebuck Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 20. Shelley Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 21. De Lacy Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 22. Webster Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Oswald Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 24. Waterloo Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Markham Street
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 26. Ashley Mews
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 27. B6241
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Beech Grove
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 29. Victoria Parade
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1