DOUGLAS ROAD, PR2 3AP Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PR2 3AP

DOUGLAS ROAD, PR2 3AP, Preston has recorded a total of 47 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.39 per 1,000 population. This PR2 3AP 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 3AP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PR2 3AP, encompassing approximately 5006 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the PR2 3AP area, explore the PR2 3AP Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the PR2 3AP area, visit the PR2 3AP House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (19) incidents (137.50% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (15) incidents (-6.25% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (400.00% increase)

PR2 3AP Crime Hotspots

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

  • Ainslie Road with total crimes: 7
  • Cintra Avenue with total crimes: 4
  • Alvern Avenue with total crimes: 4

DOUGLAS ROAD, PR2 3AP Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour199.39137.50%
Violence and sexual offences153.80-6.25%
Criminal damage and arson53.00400.00%
Other crime21.00100.00%
Other theft20.40-33.33%
Public order20.40100.00%
Drugs10.40-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.20-83.33%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences168.59-11.11%
Anti-social behaviour83.20-57.89%
Vehicle crime61.6020.00%
Other theft31.2050.00%
Burglary30.60200.00%
Drugs20.600.00%
Robbery10.400.00%
Possession of weapons10.200.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.20-50.00%
Other crime10.200.00%
Public order10.200.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1910.19-24.00%
Violence and sexual offences183.8038.46%
Vehicle crime53.6066.67%
Other theft21.00100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.40-33.33%
Theft from the person10.400.00%
Shoplifting10.200.00%
Public order10.200.00%
Robbery10.200.00%
Burglary10.200.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour259.5992.31%
Violence and sexual offences134.99-43.48%
Criminal damage and arson32.600.00%
Vehicle crime30.60-40.00%
Shoplifting10.600.00%
Other theft10.20-75.00%
Other crime10.20-50.00%
Public order10.200.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2310.9964.29%
Anti-social behaviour134.59-7.14%
Vehicle crime52.60-54.55%
Other theft41.00100.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.800.00%
Burglary20.60-33.33%
Other crime20.400.00%
Drugs10.400.00%
Public order10.20-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.200.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1410.59-17.65%
Violence and sexual offences142.80-30.00%
Vehicle crime112.801000.00%
Burglary32.2050.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.60-25.00%
Public order30.600.00%
Other theft20.600.00%
Robbery20.400.00%
Drugs10.400.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2010.19233.33%
Anti-social behaviour173.9930.77%
Criminal damage and arson43.40100.00%
Public order30.80200.00%
Burglary20.60100.00%
Other theft20.400.00%
Bicycle theft10.400.00%
Vehicle crime10.20-66.67%
Drugs10.200.00%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour136.19-40.91%
Violence and sexual offences62.60-53.85%
Vehicle crime31.20200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.60-71.43%
Other theft20.40100.00%
Public order10.400.00%
Burglary10.20-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.200.00%
Other crime10.200.00%
Possession of weapons10.200.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour229.79175.00%
Violence and sexual offences134.39-31.58%
Criminal damage and arson72.60250.00%
Drugs21.400.00%
Burglary20.400.00%
Other theft10.40-66.67%
Public order10.20-87.50%
Vehicle crime10.20-75.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences199.5926.67%
Anti-social behaviour83.8014.29%
Public order81.60300.00%
Vehicle crime41.60-20.00%
Other theft30.8050.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.60-60.00%
Burglary20.40100.00%
Robbery10.400.00%
Other crime10.200.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences158.19-11.76%
Anti-social behaviour73.00-41.67%
Vehicle crime51.40400.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.00-16.67%
Drugs21.00-33.33%
Other theft20.400.00%
Public order20.40-66.67%
Burglary10.400.00%
Other crime10.20-66.67%
Robbery10.200.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1710.190.00%
Anti-social behaviour123.400.00%
Public order62.400.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.200.00%
Drugs31.200.00%
Other crime30.600.00%
Other theft20.600.00%
Burglary10.400.00%
Vehicle crime10.200.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 43 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.58 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20241
July 20242
June 20243
May 20243
April 20243
March 20244
February 20242
January 20247
December 20232
November 20235
October 20236

A total of 177 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 20248
July 202419
June 202425
May 202413
April 202414
March 202417
February 202413
January 202422
December 20238
November 20237
October 202312

A total of 189 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.75 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 202416
July 202418
June 202413
May 202423
April 202414
March 202420
February 20246
January 202413
December 202319
November 202315
October 202317

A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
June 20241
May 20242
February 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 26 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20242
June 20241
May 20244
April 20242
March 20242
February 20242
January 20241
December 20233
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 30 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20243
March 20243
February 20241
January 20241
December 20238
November 20232
October 20236

A total of 13 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20242
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 46 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.83 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20246
July 20245
June 20243
May 20245
April 202411
March 20241
February 20243
January 20241
December 20234
November 20235
October 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
April 20242
December 20231
November 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241
February 20241

A total of 18 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
July 20241

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

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241

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

MonthCount
March 20241
February 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the PR2 3AP postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Ainslie Road
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 2. Cintra Avenue
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Alvern Avenue
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. The Fieldings
    Total3
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Withy Parade
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 6. Brackenbury Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Queen'S Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 8. Blundell Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. Plungington Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 10. Sedberg Street
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Rundle Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Norris Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Greenbank Avenue
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 14. A5085
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 15. Hamer Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Douglas Road
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 17. Boundary Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 18. The Turbary
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 19. Millbank
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 20. Talbot Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Aubigny Drive
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 22. Hillpark Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 23. Strathmore Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 24. Houldsworth Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1