WATERS EDGE, PR2 3XZ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PR2 3XZ

WATERS EDGE, PR2 3XZ, Preston has recorded a total of 15 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.66 per 1,000 population. This PR2 3XZ 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 3XZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PR2 3XZ, encompassing approximately 2252 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the PR2 3XZ area, explore the PR2 3XZ 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 (-27.27% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (1) incidents (-75.00% decrease)

PR2 3XZ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Creswell Avenue with total crimes: 2
  • Dunbar Road with total crimes: 2
  • Crosby Place with total crimes: 2

WATERS EDGE, PR2 3XZ 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 offences86.66-27.27%
Anti-social behaviour43.5533.33%
Criminal damage and arson11.78-75.00%
Burglary10.440.00%
Other crime10.440.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences119.7783.33%
Criminal damage and arson44.88300.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.78-62.50%
Public order21.330.00%
Vehicle crime10.890.00%
Burglary10.440.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour88.4360.00%
Violence and sexual offences63.55-33.33%
Other crime12.66-50.00%
Burglary10.440.00%
Other theft10.44-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.440.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.440.00%

In June 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 offences99.3228.57%
Anti-social behaviour53.9925.00%
Other theft32.22200.00%
Other crime21.33100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.890.00%
Burglary10.440.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences77.1040.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.11-55.56%
Public order21.78100.00%
Other theft10.89-66.67%
Other crime10.440.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.440.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour98.4350.00%
Violence and sexual offences53.99-28.57%
Other theft32.2250.00%
Public order11.330.00%
Theft from the person10.440.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences77.10-22.22%
Anti-social behaviour63.110.00%
Other theft22.66100.00%
Bicycle theft10.890.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences910.2150.00%
Anti-social behaviour63.99-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson32.660.00%
Public order11.330.00%
Other theft10.440.00%
Bicycle theft10.440.00%
Burglary10.440.00%
Other crime10.44-50.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour78.88-12.50%
Violence and sexual offences63.11-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.66-25.00%
Other crime21.330.00%
Other theft10.890.00%
Vehicle crime10.440.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1012.4342.86%
Anti-social behaviour84.44300.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.55100.00%
Public order21.780.00%
Other theft10.890.00%
Bicycle theft10.440.00%
Burglary10.440.00%
Vehicle crime10.44-66.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.66-36.36%
Vehicle crime33.11200.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.33-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.890.00%
Burglary10.890.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences119.7722.22%
Anti-social behaviour54.8825.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.220.00%
Other theft10.890.00%
Vehicle crime10.44-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.440.00%
Burglary10.440.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences97.990.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.990.00%
Public order21.780.00%
Vehicle crime20.890.00%
Other theft10.890.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 105 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.08 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 202411
July 20246
June 20249
May 20247
April 20245
March 20247
February 20249
January 20246
December 202310
November 20237
October 202311
September 20239

A total of 22 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 71 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.46 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
July 20248
June 20245
May 20244
April 20249
March 20246
February 20246
January 20247
December 20238
November 20232
October 20235
September 20234

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
February 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

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

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
February 20241
January 20242

A total of 10 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
May 20242
April 20241
February 20241
December 20232
September 20232

A total of 10 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20233
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 15 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20243
May 20241
April 20243
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 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
December 20231
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Creswell Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 2. Dunbar Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Crosby Place
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Worthing Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Bardsea Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Valentines Lane
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Savick Way
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Clifton Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Cedar Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Westbrook Crescent
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 11. Clevedon Road
    Total1
    Other crime1