PR2 2QS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PR2 2QS

PR2 2QS, Preston has recorded a total of 63 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 94.42 per 1,000 population. This PR2 2QS 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 2QS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PR2 2QS, encompassing approximately 667 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the PR2 2QS area, explore the PR2 2QS 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: (15) incidents (-28.57% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (10) incidents (66.67% increase)

PR2 2QS Crime Hotspots

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

  • Gordon Street with total crimes: 10
  • Stocks Street with total crimes: 6
  • Hawkins Close with total crimes: 6

PR2 2QS 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 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1794.426.25%
Violence and sexual offences1525.48-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson1022.4866.67%
Robbery414.9933.33%
Drugs45.99100.00%
Vehicle crime35.990.00%
Burglary34.50-50.00%
Public order34.500.00%
Bicycle theft14.500.00%
Other crime11.500.00%
Other theft11.50-75.00%
Possession of weapons11.500.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2194.4250.00%
Anti-social behaviour1631.470.00%
Criminal damage and arson623.98100.00%
Burglary68.99200.00%
Other theft48.99-33.33%
Vehicle crime35.99-25.00%
Robbery34.5050.00%
Drugs24.50-33.33%
Possession of weapons13.00-66.67%
Shoplifting11.500.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1685.42-11.11%
Violence and sexual offences1423.98-46.15%
Other theft620.9850.00%
Vehicle crime48.99-42.86%
Criminal damage and arson35.99-50.00%
Possession of weapons34.50200.00%
Drugs34.5050.00%
Public order24.50100.00%
Robbery23.00100.00%
Burglary23.00-33.33%
Bicycle theft13.000.00%
Other crime11.500.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences26107.9152.94%
Anti-social behaviour1838.9720.00%
Vehicle crime726.98250.00%
Criminal damage and arson610.4920.00%
Other theft48.99300.00%
Burglary35.99-40.00%
Shoplifting24.50-33.33%
Drugs23.000.00%
Public order13.000.00%
Possession of weapons11.500.00%
Robbery11.50-50.00%
Theft from the person11.500.00%

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 offences1786.92-32.00%
Anti-social behaviour1525.48-16.67%
Burglary522.48400.00%
Criminal damage and arson57.49-16.67%
Bicycle theft47.49300.00%
Shoplifting35.990.00%
Vehicle crime24.50-60.00%
Robbery23.00100.00%
Drugs23.000.00%
Public order13.00-50.00%
Possession of weapons11.500.00%
Other theft11.50-66.67%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences25101.9147.06%
Anti-social behaviour1837.4780.00%
Criminal damage and arson626.9820.00%
Vehicle crime58.99-16.67%
Other theft37.49-66.67%
Other crime34.50200.00%
Public order24.50-50.00%
Drugs23.00100.00%
Possession of weapons13.000.00%
Burglary11.50-50.00%
Bicycle theft11.500.00%
Robbery11.500.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1785.4221.43%
Anti-social behaviour1025.48-47.37%
Other theft914.9928.57%
Vehicle crime613.49100.00%
Criminal damage and arson58.99150.00%
Public order47.49-20.00%
Shoplifting25.99100.00%
Burglary23.000.00%
Other crime13.000.00%
Drugs11.500.00%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1988.42-9.52%
Violence and sexual offences1428.47-41.67%
Other theft720.9840.00%
Public order510.49-28.57%
Vehicle crime37.49-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson24.50-60.00%
Possession of weapons23.000.00%
Burglary23.00-50.00%
Bicycle theft13.000.00%
Drugs11.50-50.00%
Robbery11.500.00%
Shoplifting11.500.00%
Theft from the person11.500.00%

In January 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 offences24113.9020.00%
Anti-social behaviour2135.9790.91%
Public order731.47133.33%
Vehicle crime610.49-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson58.99-54.55%
Other theft57.49-16.67%
Burglary47.49300.00%
Other crime25.990.00%
Drugs23.000.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2092.92122.22%
Anti-social behaviour1129.9710.00%
Criminal damage and arson1116.49120.00%
Vehicle crime1016.49233.33%
Other theft614.990.00%
Public order38.990.00%
Burglary14.500.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1061.45-33.33%
Violence and sexual offences914.99-30.77%
Other theft613.49-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson58.99-28.57%
Public order37.49200.00%
Vehicle crime34.50-50.00%
Bicycle theft24.50100.00%
Theft from the person13.000.00%
Burglary11.50-87.50%
Other crime11.500.00%

In October 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 behaviour1591.420.00%
Violence and sexual offences1322.480.00%
Other theft819.480.00%
Burglary811.990.00%
Criminal damage and arson711.990.00%
Vehicle crime610.490.00%
Bicycle theft18.990.00%
Shoplifting11.500.00%
Public order11.500.00%
Theft from the person11.500.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 14 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
July 20242
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
February 20241

A total of 186 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 202416
July 202416
June 202418
May 202415
April 202418
March 202410
February 202419
January 202421
December 202311
November 202310
October 202315

A total of 71 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.92 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20246
July 20243
June 20246
May 20245
April 20246
March 20245
February 20242
January 20245
December 202311
November 20235
October 20237

A total of 215 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 202421
July 202414
June 202426
May 202417
April 202425
March 202417
February 202414
January 202424
December 202320
November 20239
October 202313

A total of 11 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
May 20244
April 20241
February 20241
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 58 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.83 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
July 20244
June 20247
May 20242
April 20245
March 20246
February 20243
January 20246
December 202310
November 20233
October 20236

A total of 38 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20246
July 20242
June 20243
May 20245
April 20241
March 20242
February 20242
January 20244
December 20231
November 20231
October 20238

A total of 19 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
July 20243
June 20242
May 20242
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
April 20243
March 20241
January 20242
November 20231

A total of 32 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.91 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20244
February 20245
January 20247
December 20233
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 60 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
July 20246
June 20244
May 20241
April 20243
March 20249
February 20247
January 20245
December 20236
November 20236
October 20238

A total of 10 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 10 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20242
May 20243
March 20242
February 20241
October 20231

A total of 4 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
November 20231
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Gordon Street
    Total10
    Anti-social behaviour7
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Stocks Street
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. Hawkins Close
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 4. Harcourt Street
    Total5
    Public order2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
  • 5. Moss Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
  • 6. Greenbank Street
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Nelson Terrace
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Rodney Street
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Eversleigh Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Hammond Court
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 11. Evans Street
    Total2
    Drugs2
  • 12. Malthouse Court
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 13. Vine Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
  • 14. Fylde Street
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 15. Leighton Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 16. Maudland Bank
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Tuson Drive
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 18. St Walburge Avenue
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 19. Fylde Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 20. Greenbank Place
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 21. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 22. Ellen Street
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 23. Wetherall Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 24. Brierley Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Abbey Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. St Mark'S Place West
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 27. Newsham Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 28. St Mark'S Place East
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1