BLACKPOOL ROAD, PR2 6BX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PR2 6BX

BLACKPOOL ROAD, PR2 6BX, Preston has recorded a total of 62 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 36.07 per 1,000 population. This PR2 6BX 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 6BX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PR2 6BX, encompassing approximately 1718 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the PR2 6BX area, explore the PR2 6BX Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (16) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (12) incidents (-58.62% decrease)
  • Public order: (7) incidents (133.33% increase)

PR2 6BX Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 11
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 7
  • Tennyson Mill Court with total crimes: 6

BLACKPOOL ROAD, PR2 6BX Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1636.0733.33%
Anti-social behaviour129.31-58.62%
Public order76.98133.33%
Other theft74.0716.67%
Criminal damage and arson64.0720.00%
Shoplifting63.49-14.29%
Vehicle crime43.4933.33%
Burglary22.33-33.33%
Drugs11.160.00%
Robbery10.58-50.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2943.6452.63%
Violence and sexual offences1216.87-29.41%
Shoplifting76.98-12.50%
Other theft64.07-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson53.490.00%
Burglary32.91200.00%
Possession of weapons31.750.00%
Vehicle crime31.75200.00%
Public order31.750.00%
Robbery21.750.00%
Drugs11.160.00%
Other crime10.580.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1934.33-32.14%
Violence and sexual offences1711.05-50.00%
Shoplifting89.89-27.27%
Other theft74.65-36.36%
Public order34.0750.00%
Other crime11.750.00%
Burglary10.580.00%
Vehicle crime10.58-50.00%
Drugs10.58-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.580.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3458.1847.83%
Anti-social behaviour2819.7864.71%
Other theft1116.29175.00%
Shoplifting116.4022.22%
Criminal damage and arson96.4050.00%
Drugs25.240.00%
Vehicle crime21.16-33.33%
Public order21.16-50.00%
Other crime11.16-66.67%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2344.224.55%
Anti-social behaviour1713.38-19.05%
Shoplifting99.8912.50%
Criminal damage and arson65.240.00%
Other theft43.49-50.00%
Public order42.330.00%
Burglary32.33200.00%
Other crime31.7550.00%
Vehicle crime31.75-62.50%
Drugs21.750.00%
Bicycle theft21.16-33.33%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2250.6283.33%
Anti-social behaviour2112.8040.00%
Vehicle crime812.22700.00%
Other theft84.65300.00%
Shoplifting84.65166.67%
Criminal damage and arson64.65-33.33%
Public order43.490.00%
Bicycle theft32.33200.00%
Other crime21.75100.00%
Robbery21.16100.00%
Drugs21.160.00%
Burglary11.160.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1529.67-16.67%
Violence and sexual offences128.73-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson96.98125.00%
Public order45.240.00%
Shoplifting32.3350.00%
Other theft21.75100.00%
Drugs21.16-50.00%
Vehicle crime11.16-50.00%
Robbery10.580.00%
Bicycle theft10.580.00%
Other crime10.580.00%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1830.2563.64%
Violence and sexual offences1510.47-16.67%
Public order48.73-20.00%
Drugs42.33-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.3333.33%
Vehicle crime22.33100.00%
Shoplifting21.160.00%
Robbery11.160.00%
Other theft10.58-87.50%
Burglary10.58-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1834.910.00%
Anti-social behaviour1110.47-26.67%
Drugs86.40300.00%
Other theft84.65166.67%
Public order54.65150.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.910.00%
Burglary21.750.00%
Possession of weapons21.160.00%
Other crime11.16-75.00%
Theft from the person10.580.00%
Vehicle crime10.58-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1832.00-5.26%
Anti-social behaviour1510.47-25.00%
Other crime48.730.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.33-40.00%
Other theft31.750.00%
Shoplifting31.75-72.73%
Possession of weapons21.750.00%
Drugs21.160.00%
Public order21.16-50.00%
Vehicle crime21.16100.00%
Bicycle theft11.160.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2040.15-42.86%
Violence and sexual offences1911.640.00%
Shoplifting1111.05120.00%
Criminal damage and arson56.4025.00%
Public order42.910.00%
Other theft32.33-40.00%
Burglary31.750.00%
Possession of weapons21.75-33.33%
Bicycle theft11.160.00%
Vehicle crime10.58-50.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3546.550.00%
Violence and sexual offences1920.360.00%
Other theft511.050.00%
Shoplifting52.910.00%
Public order42.910.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.330.00%
Possession of weapons32.330.00%
Vehicle crime21.750.00%
Drugs21.160.00%
Other crime11.160.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 60 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.45 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20245
June 20249
May 20246
April 20246
March 20249
February 20244
January 20243
December 20233
November 20235
October 20234

A total of 225 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202412
July 202417
June 202434
May 202423
April 202422
March 202412
February 202415
January 202418
December 202318
November 202319
October 202319

A total of 240 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 20.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202429
July 202419
June 202428
May 202417
April 202421
March 202415
February 202418
January 202411
December 202315
November 202320
October 202335

A total of 73 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.64 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20247
July 20248
June 202411
May 20249
April 20248
March 20243
February 20242
December 20233
November 202311
October 20235

A total of 30 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
July 20241
June 20242
May 20243
April 20248
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 46 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.83 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20243
July 20243
June 20242
May 20244
April 20244
March 20244
February 20244
January 20245
December 20232
November 20234
October 20234

A total of 27 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.45 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242
April 20242
March 20242
February 20244
January 20248
December 20232
October 20232

A total of 65 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20246
July 20247
June 202411
May 20244
April 20248
March 20242
February 20241
January 20248
December 20233
November 20233
October 20235

A total of 16 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20241
May 20243
April 20241
February 20241
January 20242
November 20233

A total of 7 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241

A total of 12 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
January 20242
December 20232
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 15 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20243
April 20242
March 20241
January 20241
December 20234
October 20231

A total of 9 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20242
April 20243
March 20241
December 20231
November 20231

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

MonthCount
January 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the PR2 6BX postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Shopping Area
    Total11
    Shoplifting4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
  • 2. Supermarket
    Total7
    Other theft6
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 3. Tennyson Mill Court
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Thorn Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Waverley Gardens
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Chaucer Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Crompton Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Ravenswood
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 9. Burns Street
    Total2
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Shakespeare Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 11. Petrol Station
    Total2
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Ipswich Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 13. Sycamore Road
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Cedar Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 15. Hawthorn Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 16. Park Close
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Miller Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 18. Ashgrove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Malcolm Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 20. Ronaldsway
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 21. Morris Road
    Total1
    Shoplifting1