LIGHTFOOT LANE, PR2 3LR Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PR2 3LR

LIGHTFOOT LANE, PR2 3LR, Preston has recorded a total of 18 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.11 per 1,000 population. This PR2 3LR 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 3LR crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PR2 3LR, encompassing approximately 2532 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (-69.23% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

PR2 3LR 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
  • Menai Drive with total crimes: 3

LIGHTFOOT LANE, PR2 3LR Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences87.1133.33%
Anti-social behaviour43.16-69.23%
Vehicle crime31.580.00%
Other theft11.180.00%
Public order10.390.00%
Other crime10.390.00%

In August 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 behaviour139.4818.18%
Violence and sexual offences65.13-14.29%
Other theft12.370.00%
Burglary10.390.00%
Public order10.390.00%
Other crime10.390.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.390.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1110.660.00%
Violence and sexual offences74.34-12.50%
Bicycle theft32.76200.00%
Vehicle crime31.18200.00%
Other theft11.180.00%
Other crime10.390.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.39-66.67%

In June 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 behaviour1111.0583.33%
Violence and sexual offences84.34700.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.16200.00%
Public order31.180.00%
Bicycle theft11.180.00%
Vehicle crime10.390.00%
Drugs10.390.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour64.34-14.29%
Burglary22.37100.00%
Vehicle crime10.790.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.39-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.390.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour74.7440.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.76-60.00%
Burglary10.790.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.390.00%
Drugs10.390.00%

In March 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 behaviour54.3425.00%
Violence and sexual offences51.970.00%
Other crime11.970.00%

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 behaviour42.370.00%
Drugs11.580.00%
Vehicle crime10.390.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour44.74-20.00%
Burglary31.5850.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.180.00%
Public order10.790.00%
Drugs10.39-50.00%
Other theft10.390.00%

In December 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime67.90500.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.37150.00%
Drugs21.970.00%
Other crime20.790.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.79-33.33%
Burglary20.790.00%
Other theft10.790.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences33.55-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.18-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.79-50.00%
Public order10.390.00%
Vehicle crime10.390.00%
Other theft10.390.00%

In October 2023, 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 behaviour65.530.00%
Violence and sexual offences52.370.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.970.00%
Public order10.790.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 78 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 202413
July 202411
June 202411
May 20246
April 20247
March 20245
February 20244
January 20244
December 20235
November 20232
October 20236

A total of 6 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
August 20241
July 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 8 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20243
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 49 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.45 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20246
July 20247
June 20248
May 20241
April 20242
March 20245
January 20242
December 20232
November 20233
October 20235

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

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
March 20241
December 20232

A total of 16 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20243
June 20241
May 20241
February 20241
December 20236
November 20231

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20242
April 20241
January 20243
December 20232

A total of 10 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20243
May 20241
April 20241
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20241

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

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the PR2 3LR 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. Menai Drive
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 4. Palatine Drive
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 5. Fenman Road
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Easterling Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. St Edwards Chase
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Lime Chase
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Old Croft
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1