OXFORD ROAD, PR2 3JL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PR2 3JL

OXFORD ROAD, PR2 3JL, Preston has recorded a total of 28 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.65 per 1,000 population. This PR2 3JL 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 3JL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PR2 3JL, encompassing approximately 3661 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (-29.41% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (9) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)

PR2 3JL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Alvern Avenue with total crimes: 4
  • Ridgeford Gardens with total crimes: 4
  • Withy Parade with total crimes: 3

OXFORD ROAD, PR2 3JL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences127.65-29.41%
Anti-social behaviour93.28200.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.460.00%
Other crime11.090.00%
Public order10.270.00%
Other theft10.27-66.67%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences178.47183.33%
Vehicle crime44.640.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.09-80.00%
Other theft30.8250.00%
Burglary20.820.00%
Drugs10.550.00%
Other crime10.270.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour159.29-21.05%
Violence and sexual offences64.10-33.33%
Vehicle crime41.64300.00%
Shoplifting41.09300.00%
Other theft21.09100.00%
Public order10.550.00%
Drugs10.270.00%
Robbery10.270.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour198.47171.43%
Violence and sexual offences95.19-47.06%
Shoplifting12.460.00%
Vehicle crime10.27-50.00%
Other theft10.270.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences177.92142.86%
Anti-social behaviour74.64-12.50%
Vehicle crime21.91-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.55-50.00%
Other crime10.270.00%
Possession of weapons10.270.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour87.10-27.27%
Violence and sexual offences72.19-12.50%
Vehicle crime41.91300.00%
Burglary21.09100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.55-33.33%
Public order10.550.00%
Other theft10.270.00%
Robbery10.270.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour117.9283.33%
Violence and sexual offences83.0060.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.19200.00%
Shoplifting20.82100.00%
Bicycle theft10.550.00%
Vehicle crime10.27-66.67%
Other crime10.270.00%
Burglary10.270.00%
Other theft10.270.00%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour64.64-72.73%
Violence and sexual offences51.6425.00%
Vehicle crime31.370.00%
Bicycle theft10.820.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.270.00%
Shoplifting10.270.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour229.011000.00%
Violence and sexual offences46.01-33.33%
Other theft21.09100.00%
Burglary20.55100.00%
Public order20.55-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.550.00%

In December 2023, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order66.01200.00%
Violence and sexual offences61.64-14.29%
Shoplifting31.640.00%
Vehicle crime20.82100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.55-33.33%
Burglary10.550.00%
Other theft10.270.00%
Robbery10.270.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.3716.67%
Anti-social behaviour31.91-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.820.00%
Public order20.55100.00%
Vehicle crime10.550.00%
Drugs10.270.00%

In October 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting96.560.00%
Violence and sexual offences62.460.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.640.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.370.00%
Public order10.550.00%
Burglary10.270.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 4 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
August 20241
May 20241
March 20241

A total of 110 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.17 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20243
July 202415
June 202419
May 20247
April 20248
March 202411
February 20246
January 202422
December 20232
November 20233
October 20235

A total of 104 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202417
July 20246
June 20249
May 202417
April 20247
March 20248
February 20245
January 20244
December 20236
November 20237
October 20236

A total of 16 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
May 20241
April 20242
March 20243
February 20241
January 20241
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 14 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
April 20241
January 20242
December 20236
November 20232
October 20231

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

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20242
June 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20242
December 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
November 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20244
June 20241
May 20242
April 20244
March 20241
February 20243
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
April 20242
March 20241
January 20242
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 20 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20241
March 20242
February 20241
December 20233
October 20239

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

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241
December 20231

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

MonthCount
May 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 3JL postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Alvern Avenue
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Ridgeford Gardens
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft1
  • 3. Withy Parade
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 4. Brackenbury Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Blundell Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Plungington Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Douglas Road
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 8. Boundary Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Millbank
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Talbot Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Aubigny Drive
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 12. Hillpark Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. Beacon Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Warwick Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 15. Banbury Drive
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 16. Strathmore Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 17. Houldsworth Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1