PR2 3YQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PR2 3YQ

PR2 3YQ, Preston has recorded a total of 19 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.01 per 1,000 population. This PR2 3YQ 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 3YQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PR2 3YQ, encompassing approximately 3791 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the PR2 3YQ area, explore the PR2 3YQ 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 (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Other crime: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

PR2 3YQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Alvern Avenue with total crimes: 4
  • Gathurst Road with total crimes: 2
  • Pineway with total crimes: 2

PR2 3YQ 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 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.010.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.58100.00%
Other crime21.580.00%
Burglary20.53-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson10.530.00%
Other theft10.26-75.00%
Public order10.260.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.5450.00%
Other theft41.58300.00%
Burglary31.050.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.79-86.36%
Vehicle crime30.790.00%
Possession of weapons20.79100.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour229.2369.23%
Violence and sexual offences45.80-33.33%
Vehicle crime31.050.00%
Other theft10.790.00%
Shoplifting10.260.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.260.00%
Other crime10.26-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.260.00%
Public order10.260.00%

In June 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 behaviour135.8085.71%
Violence and sexual offences63.43-33.33%
Other crime21.58100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.530.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences96.33800.00%
Anti-social behaviour72.3775.00%
Burglary51.85400.00%
Public order11.320.00%
Other crime10.260.00%
Vehicle crime10.26-83.33%

In April 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime63.430.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.58-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.050.00%
Burglary10.260.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.26-85.71%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour105.0111.11%
Violence and sexual offences72.64600.00%
Other theft11.850.00%
Other crime10.260.00%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour94.75-57.14%
Criminal damage and arson32.37-25.00%
Burglary20.790.00%
Bicycle theft10.530.00%
Vehicle crime10.260.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.26-91.67%
Other theft10.260.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2110.81425.00%
Violence and sexual offences125.5433.33%
Criminal damage and arson43.16300.00%
Burglary21.05-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.53-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.260.00%

In December 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 offences95.5450.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.3733.33%
Burglary31.050.00%
Vehicle crime20.79-50.00%
Public order10.530.00%
Other crime10.260.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.260.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences63.69-14.29%
Vehicle crime41.580.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.05-25.00%
Other theft10.790.00%

In October 2023, 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 offences75.010.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.850.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.050.00%
Burglary20.790.00%
Public order10.530.00%
Drugs10.260.00%
Other theft10.260.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 15 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20241
April 20241
February 20243
January 20244
December 20231
October 20233

A total of 74 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.17 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20246
July 20244
June 20246
May 20249
April 20241
March 20247
February 20241
January 202412
December 20239
November 20236
October 20237

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
March 20241
December 20231

A total of 106 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.83 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20243
July 202422
June 202413
May 20247
April 20244
March 202410
February 20249
January 202421
December 20234
November 20233
October 20234

A total of 10 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
July 20241
March 20241
February 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 20 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
May 20245
April 20241
February 20242
January 20242
December 20233
October 20232

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
July 20241
May 20241
December 20231
October 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
January 20241

A total of 21 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20243
May 20241
April 20246
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20234

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

MonthCount
July 20241

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

MonthCount
February 20241

A total of 1 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Alvern Avenue
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Gathurst Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Pineway
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 4. St Anthony'S Close
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Hamer Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Douglas Road
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 7. The Turbary
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Beechwood Avenue
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 9. Rossall Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Cadley Causeway
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 11. Millbank
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. Talbot Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Hillpark Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1