MOORCROFT CRESCENT, PR2 6DP Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PR2 6DP

MOORCROFT CRESCENT, PR2 6DP, Preston has recorded a total of 33 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.15 per 1,000 population. This PR2 6DP 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 6DP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PR2 6DP, encompassing approximately 2959 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (-10.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (-46.15% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)

PR2 6DP Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 4
  • Hatfield Road with total crimes: 4
  • Wilmot Road with total crimes: 3

MOORCROFT CRESCENT, PR2 6DP Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 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 offences911.15-10.00%
Anti-social behaviour73.04-46.15%
Vehicle crime42.37100.00%
Shoplifting31.35-25.00%
Public order31.01200.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.010.00%
Burglary21.010.00%
Robbery10.680.00%
Other theft10.34-50.00%

In August 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 behaviour1313.5262.50%
Violence and sexual offences104.3911.11%
Shoplifting43.3833.33%
Criminal damage and arson31.350.00%
Other crime31.010.00%
Other theft21.01-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.680.00%
Drugs10.680.00%
Public order10.340.00%
Robbery10.340.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences98.79-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour83.04-46.67%
Shoplifting32.70-25.00%
Other theft31.01200.00%
Burglary21.01100.00%
Bicycle theft10.680.00%

In June 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 behaviour1512.500.00%
Violence and sexual offences125.0750.00%
Shoplifting44.06-20.00%
Other theft11.350.00%
Public order10.340.00%
Other crime10.34-50.00%
Burglary10.34-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.340.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.340.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1513.187.14%
Violence and sexual offences85.07-38.46%
Shoplifting52.7025.00%
Burglary31.690.00%
Bicycle theft21.01100.00%
Other crime20.680.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.68-75.00%
Public order10.34-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.34-75.00%
Other 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 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1415.5416.67%
Violence and sexual offences134.7344.44%
Vehicle crime44.390.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.35-33.33%
Shoplifting41.350.00%
Other crime21.35100.00%
Public order20.680.00%
Robbery10.680.00%
Bicycle theft10.340.00%
Other theft10.340.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1210.8120.00%
Violence and sexual offences94.0650.00%
Criminal damage and arson63.0420.00%
Public order22.03100.00%
Robbery10.680.00%
Bicycle theft10.340.00%
Other crime10.340.00%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour109.46150.00%
Violence and sexual offences63.38-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.030.00%
Burglary21.69-60.00%
Drugs20.68100.00%
Vehicle crime10.68-66.67%
Shoplifting10.340.00%
Public order10.34-66.67%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences109.80-23.08%
Burglary53.380.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.69-33.33%
Public order31.350.00%
Other theft31.0150.00%
Vehicle crime31.01-40.00%
Drugs11.010.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1312.17116.67%
Anti-social behaviour64.39-45.45%
Vehicle crime52.0366.67%
Other crime41.690.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.350.00%
Shoplifting20.68-50.00%
Other theft20.68100.00%
Bicycle theft10.680.00%
Drugs10.340.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1110.48-8.33%
Violence and sexual offences63.72-14.29%
Shoplifting42.0333.33%
Vehicle crime31.3550.00%
Burglary21.010.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.68-50.00%
Possession of weapons20.68100.00%
Other theft10.680.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1210.480.00%
Violence and sexual offences74.060.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.370.00%
Shoplifting31.350.00%
Vehicle crime21.010.00%
Public order10.680.00%
Other theft10.340.00%
Possession of weapons10.340.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 17 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20242
June 20241
May 20243
February 20242
January 20245
November 20232

A total of 127 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 202413
July 20248
June 202415
May 202415
April 202414
March 202412
February 202410
January 20244
December 20236
November 202311
October 202312

A total of 4 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
April 20241
March 20241

A total of 33 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.30 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
July 20243
June 20244
May 20245
April 20244
February 20241
December 20232
November 20234
October 20233

A total of 15 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20242
February 20241
January 20243
October 20231

A total of 26 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20244
February 20241
January 20243
December 20235
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 31 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.10 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
June 20241
May 20241
April 20244
March 20246
February 20245
December 20232
November 20232
October 20234

A total of 112 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 202410
July 20249
June 202412
May 20248
April 202413
March 20249
February 20246
January 202410
December 202313
November 20236
October 20237

A total of 16 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 13 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
June 20241
May 20242
April 20242
March 20241
December 20234

A total of 6 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
December 20231

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20232
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Shopping Area
    Total4
    Shoplifting2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
  • 2. Hatfield Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other theft1
  • 3. Wilmot Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 4. Petrol Station
    Total2
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Ipswich Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Sycamore Road
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Cedar Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 8. Hawthorn Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. Park Close
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Cromwell Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 11. Ronaldsway
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 12. Morris Road
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 13. Moorfield Drive
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 14. Stuart Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 15. Langdale Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Oban Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Lambert Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 18. Hamilton Grove
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1