PR2 3LB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PR2 3LB

PR2 3LB, Preston has recorded a total of 14 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.28 per 1,000 population. This PR2 3LB 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 3LB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PR2 3LB, encompassing approximately 2653 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

PR2 3LB Crime Hotspots

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

  • Ridgeford Gardens with total crimes: 4
  • Black Bull Lane with total crimes: 4
  • Garstone Croft with total crimes: 2

PR2 3LB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, 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 offences75.280.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.640.00%
Other theft21.13-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.750.00%
Bicycle theft10.380.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.1540.00%
Other theft42.64-33.33%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour79.8040.00%
Other theft62.64500.00%
Shoplifting52.260.00%
Violence and sexual offences51.880.00%
Vehicle crime11.88-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.380.00%
Drugs10.380.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour55.280.00%
Violence and sexual offences51.8866.67%
Vehicle crime21.880.00%
Bicycle theft10.750.00%
Other theft10.380.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour54.15-16.67%
Violence and sexual offences31.88-50.00%
Vehicle crime21.13100.00%
Public order10.750.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour66.410.00%
Violence and sexual offences62.2650.00%
Other theft32.260.00%
Public order11.130.00%
Vehicle crime10.380.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.02-42.86%
Shoplifting21.51100.00%
Other crime10.750.00%
Burglary10.380.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.9075.00%
Vehicle crime22.64100.00%
Shoplifting10.750.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.380.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.38-75.00%
Burglary10.38-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour45.65100.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.5133.33%
Burglary21.510.00%
Public order10.750.00%
Vehicle crime10.38-50.00%
Other crime10.380.00%
Possession of weapons10.380.00%
Other theft10.380.00%

In December 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting44.900.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.510.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.13100.00%
Vehicle crime20.750.00%
Other theft10.750.00%
Public order10.380.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences31.51200.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.13-75.00%

In October 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting95.280.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.390.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.510.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 55 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.58 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20247
July 20245
June 20245
May 20243
April 20246
March 20244
February 20247
January 20244
December 20233
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 18 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.57 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
July 20246
June 20241
April 20243
January 20241
December 20231

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

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242
April 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20232

A total of 38 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.80 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20247
June 20245
May 20245
April 20246
February 20241
January 20244
December 20232
November 20231
October 20234

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

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241

A total of 21 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.20 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
March 20242
February 20241
December 20234
October 20239

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

MonthCount
July 20241
February 20241

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

MonthCount
July 20241

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

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20241
January 20241
December 20231

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

MonthCount
March 20241
January 20241

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

MonthCount
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242

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

MonthCount
January 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Ridgeford Gardens
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft1
  • 2. Black Bull Lane
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 3. Garstone Croft
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Beacon Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Windsor Drive
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 6. Hall Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Warwick Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1