PR2 2NE Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PR2 2NE

PR2 2NE, Preston has recorded a total of 80 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 53.63 per 1,000 population. This PR2 2NE 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 2NE crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PR2 2NE, encompassing approximately 1491 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (21) incidents (10.53% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (19) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (14) incidents (40.00% increase)

PR2 2NE Crime Hotspots

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

  • Gordon Street with total crimes: 10
  • Hawkins Close with total crimes: 6
  • Harcourt Street with total crimes: 5

PR2 2NE Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2153.6310.53%
Violence and sexual offences1914.080.00%
Criminal damage and arson1412.7440.00%
Drugs59.3966.67%
Vehicle crime43.35-42.86%
Burglary42.68-50.00%
Robbery32.680.00%
Public order32.010.00%
Other theft32.01-40.00%
Other crime22.01100.00%
Bicycle theft11.340.00%
Possession of weapons10.67-66.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1956.31-13.64%
Anti-social behaviour1912.74-24.00%
Criminal damage and arson1012.74150.00%
Burglary86.70166.67%
Vehicle crime75.36133.33%
Other theft54.6966.67%
Drugs33.350.00%
Public order32.010.00%
Possession of weapons32.01-25.00%
Robbery32.01200.00%
Shoplifting22.010.00%
Other crime11.34-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.670.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2550.2819.05%
Violence and sexual offences2216.76-8.33%
Possession of weapons414.75100.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.68-33.33%
Public order32.680.00%
Other theft32.01-62.50%
Vehicle crime32.01-57.14%
Drugs32.01200.00%
Burglary32.01-25.00%
Other crime32.010.00%
Bicycle theft12.010.00%
Robbery10.670.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2453.6341.18%
Anti-social behaviour2116.0940.00%
Other theft814.08166.67%
Vehicle crime75.3640.00%
Criminal damage and arson64.69-45.45%
Burglary44.020.00%
Public order32.680.00%
Possession of weapons22.01-33.33%
Shoplifting21.34100.00%
Robbery11.34-50.00%
Theft from the person10.670.00%
Drugs10.67-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1748.27-32.00%
Anti-social behaviour1511.40-21.05%
Criminal damage and arson1110.0657.14%
Vehicle crime57.370.00%
Bicycle theft53.35400.00%
Burglary43.35300.00%
Public order32.68200.00%
Possession of weapons32.010.00%
Other theft32.01-25.00%
Robbery22.01100.00%
Drugs21.340.00%
Shoplifting11.340.00%
Other crime10.67-66.67%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2546.2666.67%
Anti-social behaviour1916.7611.76%
Criminal damage and arson712.7440.00%
Vehicle crime54.69-44.44%
Other theft43.35-50.00%
Other crime32.68200.00%
Drugs22.01100.00%
Burglary11.34-75.00%
Bicycle theft10.67-50.00%
Robbery10.670.00%
Public order10.670.00%

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 behaviour1742.91-39.29%
Violence and sexual offences1511.400.00%
Vehicle crime910.06125.00%
Other theft86.03100.00%
Criminal damage and arson55.36150.00%
Burglary43.3533.33%
Bicycle theft22.680.00%
Public order11.34-75.00%
Other crime10.670.00%
Drugs10.670.00%
Shoplifting10.670.00%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2843.5864.71%
Violence and sexual offences1518.77-51.61%
Public order410.06-60.00%
Vehicle crime42.68-42.86%
Other theft42.680.00%
Burglary32.680.00%
Bicycle theft22.010.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.34-60.00%
Robbery11.340.00%
Shoplifting10.670.00%
Theft from the person10.670.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3154.3072.22%
Anti-social behaviour1720.78183.33%
Public order1011.40400.00%
Vehicle crime76.70-12.50%
Criminal damage and arson54.69-44.44%
Other theft43.35-42.86%
Burglary32.6850.00%
Drugs32.010.00%
Other crime12.010.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1834.8638.46%
Criminal damage and arson912.0750.00%
Vehicle crime86.03166.67%
Other theft75.3675.00%
Anti-social behaviour64.69-60.00%
Public order24.02-33.33%
Burglary21.34100.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1532.85-31.82%
Violence and sexual offences1310.06-27.78%
Criminal damage and arson68.72-33.33%
Other theft44.02-33.33%
Public order32.6850.00%
Vehicle crime32.01-66.67%
Drugs12.010.00%
Possession of weapons10.670.00%
Burglary10.67-90.91%
Shoplifting10.670.00%
Other crime10.67-50.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2256.310.00%
Violence and sexual offences1814.750.00%
Burglary1112.070.00%
Vehicle crime97.370.00%
Criminal damage and arson96.030.00%
Other theft66.030.00%
Public order24.020.00%
Other crime21.340.00%
Bicycle theft11.340.00%
Shoplifting10.670.00%
Drugs10.670.00%
Robbery10.670.00%
Theft from the person10.670.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 236 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 19.67 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 202419
July 202422
June 202424
May 202417
April 202425
March 202415
February 202415
January 202431
December 202318
November 202313
October 202318

A total of 14 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
May 20245
April 20241
March 20242
February 20242
October 20231

A total of 88 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 202410
July 20244
June 20246
May 202411
April 20247
March 20245
February 20242
January 20245
December 20239
November 20236
October 20239

A total of 71 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.92 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20247
July 20243
June 20247
May 20245
April 20245
March 20249
February 20244
January 20247
December 20238
November 20233
October 20239

A total of 225 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.75 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202421
August 202419
July 202425
June 202421
May 202415
April 202419
March 202417
February 202428
January 202417
December 20236
November 202315
October 202322

A total of 48 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20248
July 20243
June 20244
May 20244
April 20241
March 20244
February 20243
January 20243
December 20232
November 20231
October 202311

A total of 22 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 15 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

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 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
February 20241
October 20231

A total of 38 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
July 20243
June 20243
May 20243
April 20241
March 20241
February 20244
January 202410
December 20232
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 59 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20245
July 20243
June 20248
May 20243
April 20244
March 20248
February 20244
January 20244
December 20237
November 20234
October 20236

A total of 14 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20244
June 20242
May 20243
November 20231

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

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

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
February 20241
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Gordon Street
    Total10
    Anti-social behaviour7
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Hawkins Close
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 3. Harcourt Street
    Total5
    Public order2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
  • 4. Raglan Street
    Total4
    Burglary2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 5. Seymour Court
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour4
  • 6. Moss Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
  • 7. Greenbank Street
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Park/Open Space
    Total3
    Other crime1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Eversleigh Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Bloomfield Court
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Hammond Court
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 12. Villiers Court
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 13. Heatherfield Place
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 14. Evans Street
    Total2
    Drugs2
  • 15. Old Lancaster Lane
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 16. Malthouse Court
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 17. Maddy Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Blanche Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 19. Vine Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
  • 20. Maudland Bank
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Tuson Drive
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 22. St Walburge Avenue
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 23. Fylde Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 24. Greenbank Place
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 25. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 26. Ellen Street
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 27. Havelock Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 28. Hammond Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 29. Parking Area
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 30. Wetherall Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1