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

Overview of Crime in PR2 2LE

BLACKPOOL ROAD, PR2 2LE, Preston has recorded a total of 44 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.00 per 1,000 population. This PR2 2LE 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 2LE crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PR2 2LE, encompassing approximately 4001 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (14) incidents (55.56% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (13) incidents (-27.78% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)

PR2 2LE Crime Hotspots

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

  • A5085 with total crimes: 5
  • Armstrong Street with total crimes: 3
  • Colenso Road with total crimes: 3

BLACKPOOL ROAD, PR2 2LE Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1411.0055.56%
Anti-social behaviour133.50-27.78%
Vehicle crime53.250.00%
Burglary31.25200.00%
Shoplifting30.7550.00%
Other theft10.750.00%
Other crime10.250.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.25-50.00%
Drugs10.250.00%
Robbery10.25-50.00%
Public order10.25-83.33%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1811.7538.46%
Violence and sexual offences94.500.00%
Public order62.25200.00%
Vehicle crime51.50-28.57%
Bicycle theft21.250.00%
Shoplifting20.50-66.67%
Robbery20.500.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.50-33.33%
Burglary10.500.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1311.25-40.91%
Violence and sexual offences93.2512.50%
Vehicle crime72.25600.00%
Shoplifting61.75100.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.5050.00%
Public order20.750.00%
Robbery20.500.00%
Other crime10.500.00%
Burglary10.25-50.00%
Theft from the person10.250.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2212.5010.00%
Violence and sexual offences85.50-60.00%
Other theft62.00200.00%
Shoplifting31.500.00%
Public order20.75-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.50-77.78%
Burglary20.50-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.50-50.00%
Other crime10.250.00%
Vehicle crime10.25-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.250.00%
Drugs10.250.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2017.00-13.04%
Violence and sexual offences205.00233.33%
Criminal damage and arson95.00800.00%
Burglary42.25100.00%
Public order31.0050.00%
Shoplifting30.75200.00%
Vehicle crime20.75-60.00%
Other theft20.50100.00%
Possession of weapons20.50100.00%
Bicycle theft10.500.00%
Theft from the person10.25-50.00%
Other crime10.250.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2311.25109.09%
Violence and sexual offences65.75-57.14%
Vehicle crime51.5025.00%
Public order21.25-33.33%
Burglary20.50100.00%
Theft from the person20.500.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.50-50.00%
Shoplifting10.250.00%
Drugs10.250.00%
Other theft10.25-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.250.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1410.5040.00%
Anti-social behaviour113.5083.33%
Vehicle crime42.75-20.00%
Public order31.0050.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.75100.00%
Other crime20.500.00%
Other theft20.50-33.33%
Robbery10.500.00%
Burglary10.250.00%
Drugs10.25-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.250.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences107.75100.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.50-33.33%
Vehicle crime51.50-16.67%
Other theft31.2550.00%
Public order20.75-66.67%
Drugs20.500.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.50-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.250.00%
Burglary10.250.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour99.25-50.00%
Public order62.250.00%
Vehicle crime61.50100.00%
Violence and sexual offences51.50-81.48%
Other crime31.250.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.75-60.00%
Other theft20.50-50.00%
Shoplifting20.50100.00%
Burglary10.50-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.250.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2716.2535.00%
Anti-social behaviour186.7512.50%
Criminal damage and arson54.50-16.67%
Other theft41.2533.33%
Vehicle crime31.000.00%
Robbery20.750.00%
Drugs20.500.00%
Burglary20.50-33.33%
Shoplifting10.500.00%
Theft from the person10.250.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2014.00185.71%
Anti-social behaviour165.00-23.81%
Criminal damage and arson64.00100.00%
Public order31.500.00%
Other theft30.75-25.00%
Burglary30.750.00%
Vehicle crime30.750.00%
Bicycle theft10.750.00%
Possession of weapons10.250.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2110.75-32.26%
Violence and sexual offences75.25-63.16%
Other theft41.7533.33%
Criminal damage and arson31.00-57.14%
Vehicle crime30.75-25.00%
Burglary30.75-40.00%
Drugs10.750.00%
Bicycle theft10.250.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3119.740.00%
Violence and sexual offences197.750.00%
Criminal damage and arson74.750.00%
Burglary51.750.00%
Vehicle crime41.250.00%
Public order41.000.00%
Other theft31.000.00%
Other crime20.750.00%
Bicycle theft10.500.00%
Possession of weapons10.250.00%
Shoplifting10.250.00%
Drugs10.250.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 53 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.08 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20245
July 20247
June 20241
May 20242
April 20245
March 20244
February 20245
January 20246
December 20233
November 20233
October 20233
September 20234

A total of 221 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 17.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202418
July 202413
June 202422
May 202420
April 202423
March 202411
February 20246
January 20249
December 202318
November 202316
October 202321
September 202331

A total of 31 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.82 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20246
May 20242
April 20241
March 20242
February 20243
January 20242
December 20234
November 20233
October 20234
September 20233

A total of 29 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.23 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20244
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20233
October 20233
September 20235

A total of 168 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.92 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 20249
July 20249
June 20248
May 202420
April 20246
March 202414
February 202410
January 20245
December 202327
November 202320
October 20237
September 202319

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
March 20242
January 20243
September 20232

A total of 44 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.38 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20243
June 20242
May 20249
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20242
December 20235
November 20236
October 20233
September 20237

A total of 10 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
December 20232
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 8 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20242
March 20241
December 20232

A total of 22 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.44 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
September 20231

A total of 34 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.09 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20246
July 20242
June 20242
May 20243
April 20242
March 20243
February 20242
January 20246
November 20233
September 20234

A total of 8 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20241
May 20241
March 20241
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 5 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
April 20242
December 20231

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. A5085
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Armstrong Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 3. Colenso Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Bank Place
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. St Andrew'S Avenue
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 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. Hampton Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. The Crescent
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Bristow Avenue
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 13. Park View Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 14. Fairfield Drive
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. Parking Area
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 16. Ecroyd Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 17. B5411
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 18. Roebuck Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 19. Shelley Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 20. Webster Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Oswald Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 22. Waterloo Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Markham Street
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 24. B6241
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Beech Grove
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 26. Garden Walk
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 27. Victoria Parade
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Meads Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1