PR2 6TB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PR2 6TB

PR2 6TB, Preston has recorded a total of 66 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 15.64 per 1,000 population. This PR2 6TB 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 6TB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PR2 6TB, encompassing approximately 4220 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (20) incidents (5.26% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (13) incidents (-31.58% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (9) incidents (0.00% decrease)

PR2 6TB Crime Hotspots

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

  • Grafton Road with total crimes: 12
  • Cowley Road with total crimes: 8
  • Westfield Drive with total crimes: 6

PR2 6TB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2015.645.26%
Anti-social behaviour134.74-31.58%
Criminal damage and arson93.080.00%
Vehicle crime62.130.00%
Other theft41.4233.33%
Shoplifting40.95-63.64%
Other crime30.95-40.00%
Bicycle theft20.710.00%
Robbery10.470.00%
Burglary10.24-75.00%
Public order10.24-66.67%
Drugs10.240.00%
Possession of weapons10.240.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1918.01-26.92%
Anti-social behaviour194.50-34.48%
Shoplifting114.50-38.89%
Criminal damage and arson92.6150.00%
Other crime52.13400.00%
Burglary41.18100.00%
Other theft30.95-40.00%
Public order30.71-25.00%
Possession of weapons10.710.00%
Theft from the person10.240.00%
Robbery10.24-66.67%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2924.8826.09%
Violence and sexual offences266.8713.04%
Shoplifting186.165.88%
Vehicle crime74.260.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.6620.00%
Other theft51.42-16.67%
Public order41.180.00%
Robbery30.950.00%
Drugs20.71100.00%
Burglary20.47-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.470.00%
Other crime10.24-50.00%
Theft from the person10.240.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2320.8515.00%
Violence and sexual offences235.4527.78%
Shoplifting175.4588.89%
Other theft64.0320.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.4225.00%
Public order41.18300.00%
Robbery30.95200.00%
Burglary30.710.00%
Other crime20.710.00%
Possession of weapons10.470.00%
Drugs10.240.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2015.4053.85%
Violence and sexual offences184.7412.50%
Shoplifting94.26125.00%
Other theft52.13-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.180.00%
Vehicle crime30.950.00%
Burglary30.71-25.00%
Bicycle theft10.710.00%
Public order10.24-75.00%
Robbery10.240.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1614.45-42.86%
Anti-social behaviour133.79-18.75%
Other theft103.08400.00%
Other crime52.370.00%
Burglary41.18100.00%
Public order40.950.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.950.00%
Shoplifting40.95300.00%
Robbery10.950.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2814.4547.37%
Anti-social behaviour166.6333.33%
Criminal damage and arson43.79-55.56%
Public order40.95100.00%
Vehicle crime30.950.00%
Burglary20.71100.00%
Other theft20.470.00%
Shoplifting10.470.00%
Drugs10.240.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1912.3235.71%
Anti-social behaviour124.5020.00%
Criminal damage and arson92.84200.00%
Vehicle crime32.13200.00%
Other crime20.710.00%
Other theft20.47-60.00%
Public order20.470.00%
Burglary10.470.00%
Possession of weapons10.240.00%
Shoplifting10.240.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences148.290.00%
Anti-social behaviour103.3266.67%
Other theft52.370.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.18-25.00%
Vehicle crime10.71-80.00%
Burglary10.24-50.00%
Shoplifting10.240.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences148.297.69%
Anti-social behaviour63.32-40.00%
Vehicle crime51.4225.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.18-33.33%
Public order20.950.00%
Burglary20.47100.00%
Other crime10.47-66.67%
Shoplifting10.240.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1310.66-51.85%
Anti-social behaviour103.0811.11%
Criminal damage and arson62.37-14.29%
Vehicle crime41.42100.00%
Other theft30.95200.00%
Other crime30.71200.00%
Public order20.71100.00%
Drugs20.470.00%
Burglary10.470.00%
Possession of weapons10.240.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2711.850.00%
Anti-social behaviour96.400.00%
Criminal damage and arson72.130.00%
Vehicle crime21.660.00%
Other crime10.470.00%
Other theft10.240.00%
Public order10.240.00%
Burglary10.240.00%
Robbery10.240.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 237 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 19.75 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202420
August 202419
July 202426
June 202423
May 202418
April 202416
March 202428
February 202419
January 202414
December 202314
November 202313
October 202327

A total of 180 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202419
July 202429
June 202423
May 202420
April 202413
March 202416
February 202412
January 202410
December 20236
November 202310
October 20239

A total of 34 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.78 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
July 20247
May 20243
March 20243
February 20243
January 20241
December 20235
November 20234
October 20232

A total of 70 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.83 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20249
July 20246
June 20245
May 20244
April 20244
March 20244
February 20249
January 20243
December 20234
November 20236
October 20237

A total of 46 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.18 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
July 20245
June 20246
May 20245
April 202410
March 20242
February 20242
January 20245
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 11 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20243
June 20243
May 20241
April 20241
October 20231

A total of 25 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.08 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
May 20241

A total of 23 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.56 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20245
July 20241
June 20242
April 20245
February 20242
December 20231
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 28 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.55 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
June 20241
March 20241
November 20232

A total of 6 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
February 20241
November 20231

A total of 67 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.70 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 202411
July 202418
June 202417
May 20249
April 20244
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Grafton Road
    Total12
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Shoplifting4
    Drugs1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 2. Cowley Road
    Total8
    Criminal damage and arson4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Westfield Drive
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 4. Trawden Crescent
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Garsdale Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Wilmot Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 7. Leyburn Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Chatburn Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
  • 9. Heathfield Drive
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Stanbury Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
  • 11. Wensley Place
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 12. Barden Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Lambert Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 14. Hamilton Grove
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. Derry Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 16. Moira Crescent
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 17. Sion Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 18. Harrop Place
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 19. Croasdale Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Lauderdale Crescent
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 21. Gisburn Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 22. Langcliffe Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 23. Westerdale Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 24. Kingsdale Avenue
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 25. Ellerbeck Avenue
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 26. Wharfedale Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Newby Place
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 28. Skipton Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Rothwell Crescent
    Total1
    Other theft1