ACER GROVE, PR2 6EZ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PR2 6EZ

ACER GROVE, PR2 6EZ, Preston has recorded a total of 73 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 21.93 per 1,000 population. This PR2 6EZ 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 6EZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PR2 6EZ, encompassing approximately 3329 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (29) incidents (11.54% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (18) incidents (-10.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (11) incidents (83.33% increase)

PR2 6EZ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Grange Avenue with total crimes: 16
  • Grafton Road with total crimes: 12
  • Cowley Road with total crimes: 8

ACER GROVE, PR2 6EZ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2921.9311.54%
Anti-social behaviour188.71-10.00%
Criminal damage and arson115.4183.33%
Shoplifting43.30-63.64%
Vehicle crime31.200.00%
Other theft20.900.00%
Robbery10.600.00%
Burglary10.30-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.300.00%
Drugs10.300.00%
Possession of weapons10.300.00%
Public order10.30-66.67%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2624.0373.33%
Anti-social behaviour207.81-4.76%
Shoplifting116.01-26.67%
Criminal damage and arson63.3020.00%
Vehicle crime31.80200.00%
Burglary30.900.00%
Public order30.900.00%
Other crime20.900.00%
Other theft20.60-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.600.00%
Robbery10.300.00%
Bicycle theft10.300.00%
Drugs10.30-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2120.1375.00%
Violence and sexual offences156.31-31.82%
Shoplifting154.51-11.76%
Criminal damage and arson54.510.00%
Other theft41.500.00%
Public order31.20-25.00%
Drugs20.90100.00%
Possession of weapons10.600.00%
Vehicle crime10.30-75.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2222.5357.14%
Shoplifting176.61183.33%
Anti-social behaviour125.119.09%
Criminal damage and arson53.600.00%
Other theft41.5033.33%
Public order41.20300.00%
Vehicle crime41.20300.00%
Robbery21.20100.00%
Other crime20.600.00%
Burglary10.60-50.00%
Drugs10.300.00%
Possession of weapons10.300.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1414.427.69%
Anti-social behaviour114.2157.14%
Shoplifting63.3050.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.8066.67%
Other theft31.50-25.00%
Burglary20.900.00%
Other crime20.60-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.600.00%
Public order10.30-66.67%
Robbery10.300.00%
Possession of weapons10.300.00%
Vehicle crime10.300.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1312.32-38.10%
Anti-social behaviour73.9016.67%
Other theft42.10300.00%
Shoplifting41.20300.00%
Public order31.200.00%
Other crime30.900.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.900.00%
Burglary20.900.00%
Robbery10.600.00%
Vehicle crime10.300.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2111.11162.50%
Anti-social behaviour66.31-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.8050.00%
Public order30.900.00%
Shoplifting10.900.00%
Robbery10.300.00%
Other theft10.30-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.300.00%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour108.1142.86%
Violence and sexual offences83.00-11.11%
Other theft42.400.00%
Other crime21.200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.60-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.600.00%

In January 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 offences98.41-35.71%
Anti-social behaviour72.7075.00%
Other theft42.100.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.200.00%
Burglary20.900.00%
Public order20.60100.00%
Vehicle crime10.60-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences148.117.69%
Anti-social behaviour44.21-63.64%
Criminal damage and arson31.20-25.00%
Other crime20.900.00%
Vehicle crime20.60100.00%
Public order10.600.00%
Possession of weapons10.300.00%

In November 2023, 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 offences139.91-13.33%
Anti-social behaviour113.90-26.67%
Criminal damage and arson43.30-69.23%
Other theft21.200.00%
Burglary10.600.00%
Public order10.300.00%
Vehicle crime10.300.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1514.420.00%
Anti-social behaviour154.510.00%
Criminal damage and arson134.510.00%
Other theft23.900.00%
Other crime10.600.00%
Public order10.300.00%
Possession of weapons10.300.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 199 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.58 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202429
August 202426
July 202415
June 202422
May 202414
April 202413
March 202421
February 20248
January 20249
December 202314
November 202313
October 202315

A total of 142 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.83 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 202420
July 202421
June 202412
May 202411
April 20247
March 20246
February 202410
January 20247
December 20234
November 202311
October 202315

A total of 63 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.25 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20246
July 20245
June 20245
May 20245
April 20243
March 20243
February 20242
January 20243
December 20233
November 20234
October 202313

A total of 19 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.73 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 32 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.91 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 7 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241

A total of 12 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
June 20241
May 20242
April 20242
January 20242
November 20231

A total of 3 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
August 20241
May 20241

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

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
June 20241

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 58 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.29 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 202411
July 202415
June 202417
May 20246
April 20244
March 20241

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
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 14 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20242
May 20242
April 20243
February 20242
December 20232
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Grange Avenue
    Total16
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Grafton Road
    Total12
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Shoplifting4
    Drugs1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 3. Cowley Road
    Total8
    Criminal damage and arson4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Grange Place
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Maple Grove
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 6. Garsdale Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Burnslack Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. Wilmot Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 9. Greenlands Crescent
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 10. Chatburn Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
  • 11. Pine Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 12. Derry Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Moira Crescent
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 14. Sion Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 15. Lauderdale Crescent
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 16. Dunnerdale Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 17. Fir Trees Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 18. Fir Trees Place
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 19. Browsholme Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Glenview Court
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 21. Thornfield Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1