PR2 2UW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PR2 2UW

PR2 2UW, Preston has recorded a total of 50 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 24.54 per 1,000 population. This PR2 2UW 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 2UW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PR2 2UW, encompassing approximately 2037 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the PR2 2UW area, explore the PR2 2UW 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 (366.67% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (13) incidents (-23.53% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)

PR2 2UW Crime Hotspots

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

  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 18
  • Tulketh Crescent with total crimes: 6
  • Calder Street with total crimes: 3

PR2 2UW 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 offences1424.54366.67%
Anti-social behaviour136.87-23.53%
Criminal damage and arson56.380.00%
Bicycle theft52.4525.00%
Vehicle crime42.45-33.33%
Shoplifting31.9650.00%
Public order21.47100.00%
Other theft20.98-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.980.00%
Robbery10.490.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1724.5470.00%
Vehicle crime68.34100.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.9425.00%
Burglary42.450.00%
Other theft41.96300.00%
Bicycle theft41.96300.00%
Drugs31.960.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.47-78.57%
Shoplifting21.470.00%
Robbery10.980.00%
Public order10.49-66.67%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1421.1055.56%
Anti-social behaviour106.8711.11%
Burglary44.91100.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.960.00%
Public order31.960.00%
Vehicle crime31.470.00%
Shoplifting21.470.00%
Other theft10.98-75.00%
Bicycle theft10.49-50.00%
Other crime10.490.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour916.19-10.00%
Violence and sexual offences94.420.00%
Other theft44.42300.00%
Public order31.9650.00%
Burglary21.470.00%
Possession of weapons20.98100.00%
Drugs20.980.00%
Bicycle theft20.98100.00%

In May 2024, 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 behaviour1019.1425.00%
Violence and sexual offences94.91-10.00%
Shoplifting44.4233.33%
Criminal damage and arson31.9650.00%
Vehicle crime31.470.00%
Public order21.470.00%
Theft from the person20.980.00%
Burglary20.980.00%
Possession of weapons10.980.00%
Other theft10.490.00%
Other crime10.490.00%
Bicycle theft10.49-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1014.230.00%
Anti-social behaviour84.9114.29%
Vehicle crime33.93-40.00%
Shoplifting31.47200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.47-60.00%
Bicycle theft20.98-33.33%
Other crime10.98-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1018.6542.86%
Anti-social behaviour74.9116.67%
Vehicle crime53.43150.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.4566.67%
Bicycle theft32.45200.00%
Other crime21.470.00%
Burglary20.980.00%
Drugs10.980.00%
Public order10.490.00%
Shoplifting10.490.00%
Other theft10.490.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences710.80-56.25%
Anti-social behaviour63.4350.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.940.00%
Vehicle crime21.47-33.33%
Public order10.98-66.67%
Other theft10.49-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.49-50.00%
Drugs10.490.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1616.6877.78%
Anti-social behaviour47.85-71.43%
Criminal damage and arson31.960.00%
Public order31.470.00%
Vehicle crime31.470.00%
Other theft21.47-50.00%
Bicycle theft20.980.00%
Burglary10.98-50.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1420.1275.00%
Violence and sexual offences96.87-30.77%
Other theft44.420.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.9650.00%
Public order31.47200.00%
Vehicle crime31.4750.00%
Drugs21.470.00%
Burglary20.98-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.980.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1315.2118.18%
Anti-social behaviour86.38-38.46%
Burglary33.9350.00%
Vehicle crime21.47-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.98-60.00%
Shoplifting20.980.00%
Public order10.980.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1319.140.00%
Violence and sexual offences116.380.00%
Criminal damage and arson55.400.00%
Vehicle crime52.450.00%
Burglary22.450.00%
Other crime10.980.00%
Bicycle theft10.490.00%
Other theft10.490.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 40 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.64 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20245
July 20244
May 20243
April 20242
March 20245
February 20243
January 20243
December 20233
November 20232
October 20235

A total of 125 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.42 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 20243
July 202414
June 20249
May 20249
April 202410
March 202410
February 20247
January 202416
December 20239
November 202313
October 202311

A total of 119 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.92 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202417
July 202410
June 20249
May 202410
April 20248
March 20247
February 20246
January 20244
December 202314
November 20238
October 202313

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20242
May 20241
December 20231

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

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 39 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.55 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20246
July 20243
May 20243
April 20243
March 20245
February 20242
January 20243
December 20233
November 20232
October 20235

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

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

A total of 20 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20243
June 20243
May 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20243
December 20233
November 20231

A total of 21 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
July 20241
June 20244
May 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20234
October 20231

A total of 17 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20242
May 20244
April 20243
March 20241
November 20232

A total of 22 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20244
June 20242
May 20242
March 20242
January 20241
December 20232
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 9 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
June 20242
March 20241
February 20241
December 20232

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

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
October 20231

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total18
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Bicycle theft4
    Shoplifting3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Other theft2
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Tulketh Crescent
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Possession of weapons1
    Robbery1
  • 3. Calder Street
    Total3
    Vehicle crime2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Maddy Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Blanche Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Dart Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 7. Poulton Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 8. Prospect Place
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. West View Terrace
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Bray Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Flett Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Cannon Hill
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Travers Place
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 14. Douglas Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Mersey Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Watery Lane
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 17. Britannia Drive
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 18. Mariners Way
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 19. Endeavour Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 20. Customs Way
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 21. Channel Way
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1