WATLING STREET ROAD, PR2 6UA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PR2 6UA

WATLING STREET ROAD, PR2 6UA, Preston has recorded a total of 32 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.53 per 1,000 population. This PR2 6UA 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 6UA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PR2 6UA, encompassing approximately 3357 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (11) incidents (37.50% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)

PR2 6UA Crime Hotspots

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

  • Westfield Drive with total crimes: 6
  • Trawden Crescent with total crimes: 4
  • Leyburn Close with total crimes: 3

WATLING STREET ROAD, PR2 6UA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour119.5337.50%
Violence and sexual offences83.2833.33%
Vehicle crime42.38100.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.1950.00%
Other theft20.890.00%
Other crime20.600.00%
Bicycle theft10.600.00%
Public order10.30-50.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour87.740.00%
Violence and sexual offences62.38-57.14%
Criminal damage and arson21.79-33.33%
Public order20.60100.00%
Other crime20.600.00%
Other theft20.60-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.60-33.33%
Theft from the person10.600.00%
Burglary10.300.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1411.62-12.50%
Anti-social behaviour84.17-27.27%
Other theft32.380.00%
Vehicle crime30.89200.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.89-40.00%
Shoplifting30.89200.00%
Robbery20.89100.00%
Possession of weapons10.600.00%
Public order10.30-66.67%
Drugs10.300.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1613.7060.00%
Anti-social behaviour114.7737.50%
Criminal damage and arson53.28400.00%
Other theft31.4950.00%
Burglary30.890.00%
Public order30.890.00%
Other crime20.890.00%
Robbery10.600.00%
Shoplifting10.30-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.30-66.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences108.94-9.09%
Anti-social behaviour82.9860.00%
Vehicle crime32.38200.00%
Burglary30.8950.00%
Shoplifting30.890.00%
Other theft20.89-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.60-66.67%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1110.130.00%
Other theft83.28300.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.38-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson31.490.00%
Other crime30.890.00%
Burglary20.890.00%
Possession of weapons10.600.00%
Vehicle crime10.30-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences118.640.00%
Anti-social behaviour73.280.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.08-50.00%
Burglary20.890.00%
Other theft20.60100.00%
Public order20.60100.00%
Vehicle crime20.600.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences119.2322.22%
Anti-social behaviour73.2816.67%
Criminal damage and arson62.08500.00%
Vehicle crime21.790.00%
Possession of weapons10.600.00%
Shoplifting10.300.00%
Other crime10.300.00%
Public order10.300.00%
Other theft10.300.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences95.36-10.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.68100.00%
Other theft11.790.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.30-50.00%
Shoplifting10.300.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences105.3625.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.98-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.89-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.600.00%
Shoplifting10.600.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.85-55.56%
Anti-social behaviour42.380.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.19200.00%
Other crime30.890.00%
Vehicle crime20.89100.00%
Drugs10.600.00%
Possession of weapons10.300.00%
Other theft10.300.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences188.040.00%
Anti-social behaviour45.360.00%
Public order11.190.00%
Burglary10.300.00%
Robbery10.300.00%
Vehicle crime10.300.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.300.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 82 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.83 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20248
July 20248
June 202411
May 20248
April 20245
March 20247
February 20247
January 20246
December 20233
November 20234
October 20234

A total of 132 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20246
July 202414
June 202416
May 202410
April 202411
March 202411
February 202411
January 20249
December 202310
November 20238
October 202318

A total of 23 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.09 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 25 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

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

A total of 33 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20243
June 20245
May 20241
April 20243
March 20243
February 20246
January 20241
December 20232
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 13 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
June 20242
April 20243
February 20241
November 20233

A total of 1 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

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

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
June 20243
March 20242
February 20241
October 20231

A total of 1 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

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

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20243
May 20243
April 20242
March 20242
October 20231

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241
February 20241
November 20231

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
October 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20241
November 20231

A total of 10 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20241
May 20243
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Westfield Drive
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 2. Trawden Crescent
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Leyburn Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Dunsop Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Heathfield Drive
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Wensley Place
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 7. Neapsands Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Barden Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Hamilton Grove
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Harrop Place
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 11. Croasdale Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Langcliffe Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. Westerdale Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 14. Kingsdale Avenue
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. Ellerbeck Avenue
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 16. Wharfedale Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Newby Place
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 18. Skipton Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1