PR2 3ZH Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PR2 3ZH

PR2 3ZH, Preston has recorded a total of 28 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.51 per 1,000 population. This PR2 3ZH 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 3ZH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PR2 3ZH, encompassing approximately 2942 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the PR2 3ZH area, explore the PR2 3ZH Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the PR2 3ZH area, visit the PR2 3ZH House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (-35.29% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (20.00% increase)
  • Burglary: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)

PR2 3ZH Crime Hotspots

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

  • Dunoon Close with total crimes: 4
  • Threefields with total crimes: 4
  • Tom Benson Way with total crimes: 2

PR2 3ZH Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences119.51-35.29%
Anti-social behaviour63.7420.00%
Burglary32.04200.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.02-40.00%
Public order21.02-33.33%
Other theft10.68-50.00%
Other crime10.340.00%
Bicycle theft10.340.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1712.9170.00%
Criminal damage and arson55.7866.67%
Anti-social behaviour51.70-61.54%
Public order31.700.00%
Possession of weapons31.020.00%
Other theft21.02-50.00%
Vehicle crime20.680.00%
Burglary10.680.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1313.2585.71%
Violence and sexual offences104.42-56.52%
Other theft43.400.00%
Public order31.36-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.02-40.00%
Other crime21.020.00%
Vehicle crime20.68100.00%
Burglary10.68-50.00%
Shoplifting10.340.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2316.6515.00%
Anti-social behaviour77.8216.67%
Public order52.3825.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.70150.00%
Other theft41.70100.00%
Burglary21.360.00%
Other crime20.680.00%
Vehicle crime10.68-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2014.2766.67%
Anti-social behaviour66.80-57.14%
Public order42.04300.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.36-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.680.00%
Other crime20.680.00%
Other theft20.68-50.00%
Burglary20.68100.00%
Theft from the person10.680.00%
Bicycle theft10.340.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1412.5775.00%
Violence and sexual offences124.769.09%
Other theft44.080.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.360.00%
Possession of weapons11.020.00%
Burglary10.340.00%
Drugs10.340.00%
Public order10.340.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences119.5122.22%
Anti-social behaviour83.74-27.27%
Other theft42.720.00%
Burglary11.36-66.67%
Shoplifting10.340.00%
Bicycle theft10.340.00%
Other crime10.340.00%
Possession of weapons10.340.00%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1111.8957.14%
Violence and sexual offences93.74-40.00%
Other theft43.06100.00%
Burglary31.360.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.02-40.00%
Public order21.020.00%
Vehicle crime10.680.00%
Bicycle theft10.340.00%
Other crime10.340.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1510.877.14%
Anti-social behaviour75.10-30.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.380.00%
Other theft21.70100.00%
Bicycle theft10.680.00%
Other crime10.340.00%
Vehicle crime10.34-66.67%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1413.59-6.67%
Anti-social behaviour104.7666.67%
Criminal damage and arson53.400.00%
Public order41.700.00%
Vehicle crime31.36-40.00%
Burglary21.02100.00%
Other theft10.68-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.340.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1512.91-11.76%
Anti-social behaviour65.10-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.040.00%
Vehicle crime51.7025.00%
Other theft31.700.00%
Possession of weapons21.020.00%
Burglary10.680.00%
Shoplifting10.340.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1714.270.00%
Anti-social behaviour105.780.00%
Criminal damage and arson53.400.00%
Vehicle crime41.700.00%
Other theft31.360.00%
Possession of weapons21.020.00%
Burglary10.680.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 34 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20244
June 20244
May 20242
April 20244
March 20244
February 20244
January 20242
December 20231
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 24 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20243
June 20245
May 20244
April 20241
February 20242
December 20234

A total of 103 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.58 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20245
July 202413
June 20247
May 20246
April 202414
March 20248
February 202411
January 20247
December 202310
November 20236
October 202310

A total of 174 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202417
July 202410
June 202423
May 202420
April 202412
March 202411
February 20249
January 202415
December 202314
November 202315
October 202317

A total of 18 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.64 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20243
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 44 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20245
July 20243
June 20245
May 20242
April 20243
February 20243
January 20245
December 20235
November 20235
October 20235

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 6 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 21 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20242
June 20241
May 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20233
November 20235
October 20234

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

MonthCount
August 20243
April 20241
March 20241
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 3 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
March 20241
November 20231

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

MonthCount
May 20241

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

MonthCount
April 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Dunoon Close
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Threefields
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Tom Benson Way
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 4. Creswell Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Dunbar Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Crosby Place
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Worthing Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. B5411
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 9. St Ives Crescent
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 10. Bardsea Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 12. Hillcrest Avenue
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 13. Westbrook Crescent
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 14. Clevedon Road
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 15. Supermarket
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 16. Dovedale Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Ashbourne Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1