HARDCASTLE ROAD, PR2 3DL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PR2 3DL

HARDCASTLE ROAD, PR2 3DL, Preston has recorded a total of 66 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 18.53 per 1,000 population. This PR2 3DL 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 3DL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PR2 3DL, encompassing approximately 3562 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the PR2 3DL area, explore the PR2 3DL Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (20) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (17) incidents (13.33% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (6) incidents (20.00% increase)

PR2 3DL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Plungington Road with total crimes: 8
  • Ainslie Road with total crimes: 7
  • Dallas Street with total crimes: 6

HARDCASTLE ROAD, PR2 3DL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 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 offences2018.530.00%
Anti-social behaviour175.6113.33%
Shoplifting64.7720.00%
Public order41.68-20.00%
Vehicle crime41.12-42.86%
Other crime31.12200.00%
Other theft30.8450.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.8450.00%
Burglary30.84-40.00%
Robbery20.840.00%
Drugs10.560.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2018.25-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour155.6150.00%
Vehicle crime74.21250.00%
Burglary51.96150.00%
Public order51.400.00%
Shoplifting51.40-54.55%
Criminal damage and arson21.40-66.67%
Other theft20.560.00%
Drugs10.560.00%
Other crime10.280.00%
Bicycle theft10.280.00%
Theft from the person10.280.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2417.1220.00%
Shoplifting116.7410.00%
Anti-social behaviour103.09-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson62.810.00%
Vehicle crime21.68-50.00%
Robbery20.56100.00%
Burglary20.560.00%
Other theft20.56-60.00%
Possession of weapons10.560.00%
Other crime10.28-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2018.25-13.04%
Anti-social behaviour125.610.00%
Shoplifting103.37-62.96%
Criminal damage and arson62.81-25.00%
Other theft51.68-16.67%
Vehicle crime41.40-20.00%
Public order31.12200.00%
Other crime20.84100.00%
Burglary20.560.00%
Robbery10.560.00%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2724.141250.00%
Violence and sexual offences237.5843.75%
Anti-social behaviour126.46-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson83.37100.00%
Other theft62.2520.00%
Vehicle crime51.68-58.33%
Burglary21.40-60.00%
Possession of weapons10.560.00%
Other crime10.280.00%
Public order10.28-66.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1618.25-27.27%
Anti-social behaviour144.49180.00%
Vehicle crime123.93200.00%
Other theft53.37400.00%
Burglary51.400.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.4033.33%
Public order31.12200.00%
Shoplifting20.84-33.33%
Robbery20.560.00%
Drugs10.560.00%
Other crime10.280.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2211.5169.23%
Anti-social behaviour56.18-44.44%
Vehicle crime41.4033.33%
Shoplifting31.1250.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.840.00%
Bicycle theft10.840.00%
Other theft10.28-66.67%
Drugs10.280.00%
Public order10.280.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences139.548.33%
Anti-social behaviour93.6550.00%
Other theft32.5350.00%
Vehicle crime30.840.00%
Shoplifting20.84100.00%
Other crime10.560.00%
Possession of weapons10.280.00%
Burglary10.28-50.00%
Public order10.28-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences129.54-52.00%
Anti-social behaviour63.37-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson51.680.00%
Vehicle crime31.400.00%
Public order20.84-77.78%
Other theft20.56-66.67%
Burglary20.56100.00%
Drugs10.560.00%
Shoplifting10.280.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2517.1256.25%
Public order97.0280.00%
Anti-social behaviour92.53-47.06%
Other theft62.53100.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.68-54.55%
Vehicle crime31.40-62.50%
Shoplifting10.84-75.00%
Robbery10.28-50.00%
Other crime10.280.00%
Burglary10.280.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1719.6513.33%
Violence and sexual offences164.77-30.43%
Criminal damage and arson114.4937.50%
Vehicle crime83.090.00%
Public order52.2566.67%
Shoplifting41.400.00%
Other theft31.12-40.00%
Robbery20.840.00%
Possession of weapons10.560.00%
Drugs10.28-50.00%
Other crime10.28-66.67%
Burglary10.28-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2320.210.00%
Anti-social behaviour156.460.00%
Criminal damage and arson84.210.00%
Vehicle crime82.250.00%
Other theft52.250.00%
Public order31.400.00%
Other crime30.840.00%
Burglary20.840.00%
Drugs20.560.00%
Robbery20.560.00%
Theft from the person10.560.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 15 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 43 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.58 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20242
June 20245
May 20246
April 20245
March 20241
February 20243
January 20242
December 20236
November 20233
October 20235

A total of 234 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 19.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202420
August 202420
July 202424
June 202420
May 202423
April 202416
March 202422
February 202413
January 202412
December 202325
November 202316
October 202323

A total of 141 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 202415
July 202410
June 202412
May 202412
April 202414
March 20245
February 20249
January 20246
December 20239
November 202317
October 202315

A total of 61 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.55 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20246
June 20246
May 20248
April 20244
March 20243
January 20245
December 20235
November 202311
October 20238

A total of 72 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.55 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20245
July 202411
June 202410
May 202427
April 20242
March 20243
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20234

A total of 37 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.36 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20245
June 20243
May 20241
April 20243
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20239
November 20235
October 20233

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 63 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.25 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20247
July 20242
June 20244
May 20245
April 202412
March 20244
February 20243
January 20243
December 20233
November 20238
October 20238

A total of 12 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20242
June 20241
April 20242
December 20231
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 26 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.36 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20245
July 20242
June 20242
May 20242
April 20245
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232

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

MonthCount
August 20241
March 20241

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

MonthCount
August 20241
October 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
February 20241
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Plungington Road
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 2. Ainslie Road
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 3. Dallas Street
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Petrol Station
    Total5
    Shoplifting5
  • 5. The Fieldings
    Total3
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Withy Parade
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 7. Brackenbury Road
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Shoplifting1
  • 8. Eaves Lane
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other crime1
  • 9. Broughton Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Emmanuel Street
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Victoria Road
    Total2
    Public order2
  • 12. Lorraine Avenue
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 13. Queen'S Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 14. Blundell Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 15. Sedberg Street
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Rundle Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 17. Norris Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Douglas Road
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 19. Boundary Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 20. Talbot Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Strathmore Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 22. Houldsworth Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 23. Holmes Court
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 24. Otway Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 25. Elliott Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1