PR2 5BX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PR2 5BX

PR2 5BX, Preston has recorded a total of 15 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 36.26 per 1,000 population. This PR2 5BX crime rate stands in contrast to the broader PR2 postcode area, which has experienced 882 crimes and a crime rate of 11.04 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this PR2 5BX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PR2 5BX, encompassing approximately 413 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the PR2 5BX area, explore the PR2 5BX Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (20.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

PR2 5BX Crime Hotspots

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

  • Longridge Road with total crimes: 7
  • Rough Hey Road with total crimes: 7
  • Barnfield Way with total crimes: 1

PR2 5BX Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour636.2620.00%
Shoplifting414.500.00%
Other theft29.670.00%
Burglary24.830.00%
Vehicle crime14.830.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour529.010.00%
Shoplifting412.09-60.00%
Other theft29.67-33.33%
Vehicle crime14.830.00%

In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1050.770.00%
Anti-social behaviour524.17-28.57%
Other theft312.090.00%
Public order17.250.00%
Theft from the person12.420.00%
Violence and sexual offences12.420.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Possession of weapons, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour719.3416.67%
Possession of weapons116.920.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour648.3550.00%
Other theft514.50400.00%
Shoplifting512.09400.00%
Criminal damage and arson212.090.00%
Possession of weapons14.830.00%
Vehicle crime12.420.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour414.50300.00%
Other theft19.67-50.00%
Shoplifting12.420.00%

In February 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft212.09100.00%
Shoplifting14.83-80.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.420.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.420.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting516.92150.00%
Other theft112.090.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.420.00%

In December 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting27.250.00%
Other theft14.830.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour214.50-33.33%
Shoplifting24.83100.00%
Drugs14.830.00%
Public order12.420.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft319.340.00%
Anti-social behaviour37.250.00%
Shoplifting17.250.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.420.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour314.500.00%
Vehicle crime17.250.00%
Shoplifting12.420.00%
Possession of weapons12.420.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 43 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.91 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
July 20245
June 20245
May 20247
April 20246
March 20244
February 20241
January 20241
November 20232
October 20233
September 20233

A total of 20 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20242
June 20243
April 20245
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231
October 20233

A total of 36 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.27 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20244
June 202410
April 20245
March 20241
February 20241
January 20245
December 20232
November 20232
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 2 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242

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

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
April 20241
September 20231

A total of 2 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
November 20231

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

MonthCount
June 20241

A total of 1 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20241
September 20231

A total of 4 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
February 20241
October 20231

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

MonthCount
November 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the PR2 5BX postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Longridge Road
    Total7
    Shoplifting4
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 2. Rough Hey Road
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Burglary2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Barnfield Way
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1