PR2 2JW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PR2 2JW

PR2 2JW, Preston has recorded a total of 9 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.07 per 1,000 population. This PR2 2JW 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 2JW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PR2 2JW, encompassing approximately 1482 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (-42.86% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

PR2 2JW Crime Hotspots

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

  • Old Greaves Town Lane with total crimes: 2
  • Whitethorn Square with total crimes: 2
  • Blackthorn Close with total crimes: 2

PR2 2JW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences46.07-42.86%
Anti-social behaviour22.70-50.00%
Public order11.350.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.670.00%
Vehicle crime10.67-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences79.4516.67%
Anti-social behaviour44.72100.00%
Vehicle crime22.700.00%
Public order11.350.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66.07200.00%
Anti-social behaviour24.050.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.350.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour22.70-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.35-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour48.10300.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.7033.33%
Criminal damage and arson22.700.00%
Other theft11.350.00%
Vehicle crime10.670.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences33.37-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.020.00%
Other theft10.670.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences44.72100.00%
Burglary22.70-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour11.350.00%

In February 2024, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Possession of weapons, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary36.07200.00%
Possession of weapons32.020.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.02-71.43%
Vehicle crime11.350.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences79.45250.00%
Anti-social behaviour34.72200.00%
Drugs12.020.00%
Vehicle crime10.67-50.00%
Burglary10.670.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.670.00%

In December 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime24.720.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.35100.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.350.00%
Other theft10.670.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.670.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour12.70-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.670.00%
Other theft10.670.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.67-83.33%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66.070.00%
Anti-social behaviour34.050.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 48 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20247
July 20246
June 20242
May 20244
April 20243
March 20244
February 20242
January 20247
December 20232
November 20231
October 20236

A total of 24 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.18 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
July 20242
June 20242
May 20244
April 20241
March 20241
January 20243
December 20231
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 2 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 7 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
May 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 8 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
May 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232

A total of 4 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20242
February 20243
January 20241

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20243

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

MonthCount
January 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Old Greaves Town Lane
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Whitethorn Square
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Blackthorn Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Rawcliffe Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Sutton Drive
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Daisy Croft
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1