PR2 2TL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PR2 2TL

PR2 2TL, Preston has recorded a total of 37 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 45.01 per 1,000 population. This PR2 2TL 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 2TL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PR2 2TL, encompassing approximately 822 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (20) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (-30.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (-25.00% decrease)

PR2 2TL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Pedders Way with total crimes: 14
  • Whinfield Place with total crimes: 7
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 6

PR2 2TL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2045.0133.33%
Violence and sexual offences724.33-30.00%
Criminal damage and arson38.52-25.00%
Shoplifting23.65100.00%
Public order22.430.00%
Vehicle crime12.43-66.67%
Other crime11.220.00%
Possession of weapons11.220.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1542.58114.29%
Violence and sexual offences1018.25400.00%
Criminal damage and arson412.17100.00%
Vehicle crime34.8750.00%
Shoplifting13.650.00%
Other theft11.220.00%
Drugs11.220.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour718.25-36.36%
Violence and sexual offences28.52-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.43100.00%
Vehicle crime22.430.00%
Bicycle theft12.430.00%
Public order11.220.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1120.68-21.43%
Violence and sexual offences413.380.00%
Other theft14.870.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.22-50.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1430.41-6.67%
Violence and sexual offences417.03300.00%
Public order24.870.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.43-33.33%
Shoplifting12.430.00%
Drugs11.220.00%
Burglary11.220.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1526.76150.00%
Criminal damage and arson318.25-25.00%
Bicycle theft13.650.00%
Other theft11.220.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.220.00%
Robbery11.220.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour619.4620.00%
Criminal damage and arson47.300.00%
Public order24.87100.00%
Robbery12.430.00%
Shoplifting11.220.00%
Vehicle crime11.220.00%
Other crime11.220.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences824.3314.29%
Anti-social behaviour59.73150.00%
Drugs36.08200.00%
Bicycle theft13.650.00%
Public order11.220.00%
Burglary11.220.00%
Vehicle crime11.220.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences721.90133.33%
Criminal damage and arson38.520.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.65-50.00%
Burglary12.430.00%
Bicycle theft11.220.00%
Drugs11.220.00%
Vehicle crime11.220.00%
Robbery11.220.00%
Public order11.220.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour412.17-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences34.87-50.00%
Robbery13.650.00%
Other theft11.22-66.67%
Vehicle crime11.220.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour825.55100.00%
Violence and sexual offences69.73200.00%
Other theft37.30200.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.65100.00%
Public order12.430.00%
Vehicle crime11.22-50.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour417.030.00%
Vehicle crime24.870.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.430.00%
Bicycle theft12.430.00%
Shoplifting11.220.00%
Other crime11.220.00%
Burglary11.220.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.220.00%
Other theft11.220.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 111 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202420
August 202415
July 20247
June 202411
May 202414
April 202415
March 20246
February 20245
January 20242
December 20234
November 20238
October 20234

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

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
May 20241
March 20241
October 20231

A total of 54 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.91 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 202410
July 20242
June 20244
May 20244
April 20241
February 20248
January 20247
December 20233
November 20236
October 20232

A total of 25 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
July 20242
June 20241
May 20242
April 20243
March 20244
January 20243
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 10 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
May 20242
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 13 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
March 20241
October 20231

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

MonthCount
September 20241

A total of 8 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
April 20241
December 20231
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241
February 20243
January 20241

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241
October 20231

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

MonthCount
May 20241
February 20241
January 20241
October 20231

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

MonthCount
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Pedders Way
    Total14
    Anti-social behaviour9
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 2. Whinfield Place
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Parking Area
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Shoplifting1
  • 4. Princes Reach
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Hardy Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Shoplifting1
  • 6. Chain Caul Way
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 7. Maritime Way
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Westleigh Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1