OAKWOOD DRIVE, PR2 3LX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PR2 3LX

OAKWOOD DRIVE, PR2 3LX, Preston has recorded a total of 17 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.66 per 1,000 population. This PR2 3LX 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 3LX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PR2 3LX, encompassing approximately 2551 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (-54.55% decrease)
  • Other theft: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

PR2 3LX 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

OAKWOOD DRIVE, PR2 3LX Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences96.66200.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.53-54.55%
Other theft11.960.00%
Public order10.390.00%
Vehicle crime10.390.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour116.6610.00%
Violence and sexual offences34.31-40.00%
Other crime11.180.00%
Burglary10.390.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.390.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour107.4511.11%
Violence and sexual offences53.92150.00%
Vehicle crime21.960.00%
Other crime10.780.00%
Bicycle theft10.390.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour96.2780.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.53100.00%
Public order20.780.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.780.00%
Drugs10.780.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour54.31-28.57%
Violence and sexual offences21.96100.00%
Burglary20.780.00%
Vehicle crime10.780.00%
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 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour74.3140.00%
Violence and sexual offences12.74-80.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.390.00%
Drugs10.390.00%
Other crime10.390.00%

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 behaviour54.310.00%
Violence and sexual offences51.960.00%
Other crime11.960.00%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour52.3525.00%
Drugs11.960.00%

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 behaviour44.70-20.00%
Burglary31.5750.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.18100.00%
Public order10.780.00%
Drugs10.39-50.00%
Other theft10.390.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour56.6625.00%
Vehicle crime31.960.00%
Drugs21.180.00%
Other crime20.780.00%
Burglary20.780.00%
Other theft10.780.00%
Public order10.390.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.39-66.67%

In November 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 behaviour43.92-33.33%
Violence and sexual offences31.570.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.18-50.00%
Public order10.390.00%
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 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour65.490.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.35-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.180.00%
Public order10.78-50.00%
Other theft10.390.00%
Burglary10.390.00%

In September 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 behaviour65.880.00%
Violence and sexual offences52.350.00%
Public order21.960.00%
Other crime10.780.00%
Other theft10.390.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 82 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.31 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 202411
July 202410
June 20249
May 20245
April 20247
March 20245
February 20245
January 20244
December 20235
November 20234
October 20236
September 20236

A total of 6 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 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
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 9 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 41 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.42 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20243
July 20245
June 20242
May 20242
April 20241
March 20245
January 20242
December 20231
November 20233
October 20233
September 20235

A total of 7 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
May 20241
December 20233

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
April 20241
March 20241
December 20232
September 20231

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 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
January 20243
December 20232
October 20231

A total of 8 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 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 3LX 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. Greenway
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. St Edwards Chase
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Lime Chase
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Old Croft
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. South Grove
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1