MOUNTBATTEN CLOSE, PR2 2XB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PR2 2XB

MOUNTBATTEN CLOSE, PR2 2XB, Preston has recorded a total of 47 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 48.84 per 1,000 population. This PR2 2XB 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 2XB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PR2 2XB, encompassing approximately 962 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the PR2 2XB area, explore the PR2 2XB 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 (13.33% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (12) incidents (20.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (5) incidents (400.00% increase)

PR2 2XB Crime Hotspots

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

  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 18
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 14
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 5

MOUNTBATTEN CLOSE, PR2 2XB 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 Shoplifting, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1748.8413.33%
Shoplifting1217.6720.00%
Other theft512.47400.00%
Bicycle theft45.20-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson34.16-25.00%
Public order23.120.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.08-33.33%
Vehicle crime22.080.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1544.69400.00%
Shoplifting1015.59-33.33%
Bicycle theft510.39400.00%
Criminal damage and arson45.20300.00%
Violence and sexual offences34.16-40.00%
Vehicle crime23.12100.00%
Public order22.08-33.33%
Burglary12.080.00%
Other theft11.040.00%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1532.221400.00%
Violence and sexual offences515.590.00%
Public order35.200.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.120.00%
Criminal damage and arson13.12-50.00%
Bicycle theft11.04-50.00%
Burglary11.04-50.00%
Other theft11.04-66.67%
Vehicle crime11.040.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences518.710.00%
Other theft35.20-57.14%
Anti-social behaviour33.12-57.14%
Burglary23.120.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.080.00%
Bicycle theft22.080.00%
Shoplifting12.080.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour727.02-46.15%
Other theft77.270.00%
Violence and sexual offences57.27150.00%
Bicycle theft25.200.00%
Vehicle crime12.080.00%
Other crime11.040.00%
Public order11.040.00%
Shoplifting11.040.00%
Drugs11.040.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1330.1444.44%
Other theft713.5140.00%
Bicycle theft27.270.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.08-60.00%
Other crime12.080.00%
Vehicle crime11.040.00%
Public order11.040.00%
Shoplifting11.04-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.040.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour925.9850.00%
Violence and sexual offences59.3525.00%
Other theft55.20-37.50%
Shoplifting25.20100.00%
Bicycle theft22.080.00%
Vehicle crime12.080.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.04-75.00%

In February 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft829.1033.33%
Anti-social behaviour68.310.00%
Criminal damage and arson46.240.00%
Violence and sexual offences44.16300.00%
Bicycle theft24.16100.00%
Drugs22.080.00%
Shoplifting12.080.00%
Burglary11.040.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour617.6750.00%
Other theft66.24-25.00%
Public order26.240.00%
Bicycle theft12.080.00%
Burglary11.040.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.040.00%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft819.75-11.11%
Anti-social behaviour48.3133.33%
Vehicle crime24.160.00%
Shoplifting22.08100.00%
Bicycle theft12.080.00%
Drugs11.040.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.04-75.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft920.78-43.75%
Violence and sexual offences49.35-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour34.16-72.73%
Criminal damage and arson23.12-33.33%
Shoplifting12.08-50.00%
Public order11.040.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft1641.570.00%
Anti-social behaviour1116.630.00%
Violence and sexual offences611.430.00%
Criminal damage and arson36.240.00%
Shoplifting23.120.00%
Vehicle crime12.080.00%
Other crime11.040.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 12 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 97 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.08 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 202415
July 20243
June 20243
May 20247
April 202413
March 20249
February 20246
January 20246
December 20234
November 20233
October 202311

A total of 76 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.33 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20241
July 20241
June 20243
May 20247
April 20247
March 20245
February 20248
January 20246
December 20238
November 20239
October 202316

A total of 48 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.36 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202410
July 202415
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 43 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.58 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20245
June 20245
May 20245
April 20242
March 20245
February 20244
January 20241
December 20231
November 20234
October 20236

A total of 21 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 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 20241
June 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20244
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 11 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
December 20232
October 20231

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

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

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

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
February 20241
January 20241

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

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20241
October 20231

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
February 20242
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the PR2 2XB 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. Supermarket
    Total14
    Shoplifting8
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other theft3
  • 3. Parking Area
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Shoplifting1
  • 4. Princes Reach
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Navigation Way
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 6. Watery Lane
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 7. Britannia Drive
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Mariners Way
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Endeavour Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1