OLD CROFT, PR2 3LJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PR2 3LJ

OLD CROFT, PR2 3LJ, Preston has recorded a total of 11 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.92 per 1,000 population. This PR2 3LJ 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 3LJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PR2 3LJ, encompassing approximately 1859 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (500.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

PR2 3LJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 4
  • Hazelmere Road with total crimes: 3
  • St Edwards Chase with total crimes: 1

OLD CROFT, PR2 3LJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.92500.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.230.00%
Other theft11.080.00%
Public order10.540.00%
Vehicle crime10.540.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour22.150.00%
Other crime11.080.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.54-75.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences44.300.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.15100.00%
Other crime11.080.00%
Vehicle crime10.540.00%

In June 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson22.690.00%
Public order11.080.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.540.00%
Drugs10.540.00%

In May 2024, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary21.610.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.08-75.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour43.760.00%
Violence and sexual offences12.15-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.540.00%
Drugs10.540.00%

In March 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 behaviour44.840.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.150.00%
Other crime12.150.00%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour42.6933.33%
Drugs12.150.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour35.3850.00%
Burglary31.61200.00%
Public order11.610.00%
Drugs10.54-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.540.00%
Other theft10.540.00%

In December 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime36.450.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.610.00%
Drugs21.080.00%
Other crime21.080.00%
Other theft11.080.00%
Burglary10.540.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.54-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences23.76-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour21.08-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.08-50.00%
Public order10.540.00%
Other theft10.540.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour45.380.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.150.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.610.00%
Public order11.080.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 31 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.58 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20244
March 20244
February 20244
January 20243
December 20232
November 20232
October 20234

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

MonthCount
September 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 5 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 23 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.56 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20241
July 20244
April 20241
March 20244
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 5 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
December 20233

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
March 20241
December 20232

A total of 6 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
April 20241
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
January 20243
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Hazelmere Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 3. St Edwards Chase
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Lime Chase
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Old Croft
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. South Grove
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1