BIRKETT DRIVE, PR2 6HE Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PR2 6HE

BIRKETT DRIVE, PR2 6HE, Preston has recorded a total of 40 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 18.58 per 1,000 population. This PR2 6HE 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 6HE crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PR2 6HE, encompassing approximately 2153 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (15) incidents (114.29% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (12) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (8) incidents (166.67% increase)

PR2 6HE Crime Hotspots

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

  • Burholme Road with total crimes: 10
  • Grizedale Crescent with total crimes: 5
  • Bowland Road with total crimes: 3

BIRKETT DRIVE, PR2 6HE Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1518.58114.29%
Anti-social behaviour126.97100.00%
Criminal damage and arson85.57166.67%
Public order33.720.00%
Drugs11.390.00%
Possession of weapons10.460.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences78.36-30.00%
Anti-social behaviour63.2520.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.790.00%
Other theft11.390.00%
Other crime10.460.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences107.8942.86%
Anti-social behaviour54.64-37.50%
Vehicle crime22.320.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour89.7560.00%
Violence and sexual offences73.72-41.67%
Criminal damage and arson33.250.00%
Other crime11.390.00%
Other theft10.460.00%
Public order10.46-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1211.6133.33%
Anti-social behaviour55.57-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson32.32-50.00%
Public order21.390.00%
Burglary10.930.00%
Other crime10.460.00%
Vehicle crime10.46-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences912.070.00%
Anti-social behaviour64.1820.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.79200.00%
Other theft22.79100.00%
Vehicle crime20.93100.00%
Other crime10.930.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences98.82-18.18%
Anti-social behaviour54.18-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson22.320.00%
Other theft10.930.00%
Other crime10.460.00%
Vehicle crime10.460.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1110.2237.50%
Anti-social behaviour65.11200.00%
Drugs22.790.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.93-60.00%
Other crime10.930.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences810.68-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson53.72150.00%
Drugs22.320.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.93-81.82%
Other theft20.93-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.930.00%
Other crime10.460.00%
Possession of weapons10.460.00%
Burglary10.460.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1213.9320.00%
Anti-social behaviour115.57-64.52%
Other theft35.11200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.39-66.67%
Public order10.930.00%
Possession of weapons10.460.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3123.2247.62%
Violence and sexual offences1014.40-9.09%
Criminal damage and arson64.6450.00%
Vehicle crime22.790.00%
Other theft10.930.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2117.650.00%
Violence and sexual offences119.750.00%
Criminal damage and arson45.110.00%
Other theft11.860.00%
Burglary10.460.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 121 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.08 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202415
July 20247
June 202410
May 20247
April 202412
March 20249
February 20249
January 202411
December 20238
November 202312
October 202310
September 202311

A total of 44 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20248
July 20243
May 20243
April 20243
March 20246
February 20242
January 20242
December 20235
November 20232
October 20236
September 20234

A total of 118 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.83 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202412
July 20246
June 20245
May 20248
April 20245
March 20246
February 20245
January 20246
December 20232
November 202311
October 202331
September 202321

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
January 20242
December 20232

A total of 7 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
May 20241
April 20242
November 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20241
December 20231
November 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
March 20242
February 20241
December 20232
November 20233
October 20231
September 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 9 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
December 20231
October 20232

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

MonthCount
April 20241
December 20231
September 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Burholme Road
    Total10
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 2. Grizedale Crescent
    Total5
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
  • 3. Bowland Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. Boilton Court
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Woodacre Road
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Coopers Fold
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 7. Glenview Court
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Slaidburn Place
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 9. Burholme Place
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 10. Marl Hill Crescent
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 11. Thornley Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Birkett Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Mitton Drive
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 14. Whitmore Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Burholme Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1