TOWNGATE, PR25 2LR Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PR25 2LR

TOWNGATE, PR25 2LR, South Ribble has recorded a total of 56 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 60.68 per 1,000 population. This PR25 2LR crime rate stands in contrast to the broader PR25 postcode area, which has experienced 138 crimes and a crime rate of 8.30 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this PR25 2LR crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PR25 2LR, encompassing approximately 922 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the PR25 2LR area, explore the PR25 2LR Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (21) incidents (40.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (15) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (5) incidents (-44.44% decrease)

PR25 2LR Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 10
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 6
  • Spring Gardens with total crimes: 6

TOWNGATE, PR25 2LR Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2160.6840.00%
Anti-social behaviour1522.760.00%
Shoplifting516.25-44.44%
Criminal damage and arson45.42100.00%
Drugs34.330.00%
Other theft23.250.00%
Robbery12.170.00%
Vehicle crime11.08-50.00%
Burglary11.08-50.00%
Other crime11.080.00%
Theft from the person11.080.00%
Public order11.08-66.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1554.180.00%
Violence and sexual offences1516.25-11.76%
Shoplifting916.25-25.00%
Public order39.750.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.25-50.00%
Vehicle crime22.170.00%
Burglary22.17100.00%
Other crime12.170.00%
Robbery11.080.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1766.1030.77%
Anti-social behaviour1518.4250.00%
Shoplifting1216.25-7.69%
Other theft513.00400.00%
Criminal damage and arson45.42-50.00%
Public order34.33-25.00%
Drugs23.250.00%
Possession of weapons12.170.00%
Burglary11.08-75.00%
Robbery11.080.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1359.600.00%
Shoplifting1314.09225.00%
Anti-social behaviour1014.09-9.09%
Criminal damage and arson810.8460.00%
Public order48.67300.00%
Burglary44.33100.00%
Other crime14.33-83.33%
Bicycle theft11.080.00%
Other theft11.080.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1348.7685.71%
Anti-social behaviour1114.09-15.38%
Other crime611.920.00%
Criminal damage and arson56.50150.00%
Shoplifting45.42-33.33%
Burglary24.330.00%
Robbery12.170.00%
Public order11.08-66.67%
Vehicle crime11.08-50.00%
Other theft11.080.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1339.0118.18%
Violence and sexual offences714.09-58.82%
Shoplifting67.5950.00%
Public order36.500.00%
Vehicle crime23.250.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.17-66.67%
Possession of weapons12.170.00%
Drugs11.08-50.00%
Other theft11.080.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1747.6821.43%
Anti-social behaviour1118.4210.00%
Criminal damage and arson611.92100.00%
Shoplifting46.50-63.64%
Public order34.33200.00%
Drugs23.25100.00%
Bicycle theft12.170.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1447.68100.00%
Shoplifting1115.17175.00%
Anti-social behaviour1011.9211.11%
Criminal damage and arson310.84-25.00%
Other theft23.250.00%
Theft from the person12.170.00%
Burglary11.08-50.00%
Public order11.080.00%
Drugs11.080.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour942.26-10.00%
Vehicle crime89.75700.00%
Violence and sexual offences78.670.00%
Shoplifting47.590.00%
Criminal damage and arson44.33100.00%
Burglary24.330.00%
Other crime22.17100.00%
Public order12.170.00%
Theft from the person11.080.00%
Bicycle theft11.080.00%

In December 2023, 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 behaviour1035.76-16.67%
Violence and sexual offences710.84-65.00%
Other theft47.59100.00%
Shoplifting44.33-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson24.33-66.67%
Possession of weapons22.170.00%
Drugs12.170.00%
Vehicle crime11.080.00%
Other crime11.080.00%
Public order11.08-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2056.35185.71%
Anti-social behaviour1221.67-36.84%
Criminal damage and arson613.00-45.45%
Shoplifting56.50-44.44%
Other theft25.42-33.33%
Possession of weapons22.170.00%
Public order22.170.00%
Vehicle crime12.170.00%
Robbery11.080.00%
Theft from the person11.080.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1957.430.00%
Criminal damage and arson1120.590.00%
Shoplifting911.920.00%
Violence and sexual offences79.750.00%
Other theft37.590.00%
Burglary23.250.00%
Drugs12.170.00%
Bicycle theft11.080.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241
November 20231

A total of 86 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20249
July 202412
June 202413
May 20244
April 20246
March 20244
February 202411
January 20244
December 20234
November 20235
October 20239

A total of 150 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 202415
July 202415
June 202410
May 202411
April 202413
March 202411
February 202410
January 20249
December 202310
November 202312
October 202319

A total of 57 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.75 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
July 20244
June 20248
May 20245
April 20242
March 20246
February 20243
January 20244
December 20232
November 20236
October 202311

A total of 16 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
May 20241
April 20242
January 20248
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 158 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.17 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202421
August 202415
July 202417
June 202413
May 202413
April 20247
March 202417
February 202414
January 20247
December 20237
November 202320
October 20237

A total of 15 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
June 20244
May 20242
February 20241
January 20242
October 20232

A total of 11 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 21 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20245
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
February 20242
December 20234
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20241
May 20246
January 20242
December 20231

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 23 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.09 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20243
June 20244
May 20241
April 20243
March 20243
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241
December 20232
November 20232

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
March 20241
January 20241
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the PR25 2LR postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total10
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Shoplifting2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 2. Parking Area
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Shoplifting2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Spring Gardens
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Drugs2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. North View
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. Thurston Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Malden Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Forge Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
  • 8. Meadow Street
    Total2
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
  • 9. Balfour Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Yewlands Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 11. Eden Street
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Sumner Street
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 13. High Green
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Woodlea Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 15. Lancastergate
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 16. Westgate
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Edward Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Haydock Avenue
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 19. Lindsay Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1