PR2 6UD Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PR2 6UD

PR2 6UD, Preston has recorded a total of 48 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.88 per 1,000 population. This PR2 6UD 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 6UD crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PR2 6UD, encompassing approximately 3726 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (15) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (10) incidents (-23.08% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)

PR2 6UD Crime Hotspots

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

  • Grafton Road with total crimes: 12
  • Westfield Drive with total crimes: 6
  • Trawden Crescent with total crimes: 4

PR2 6UD Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1512.8850.00%
Anti-social behaviour104.03-23.08%
Vehicle crime42.680.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.07-20.00%
Shoplifting41.07-63.64%
Other theft31.0750.00%
Bicycle theft20.810.00%
Other crime20.540.00%
Burglary10.54-75.00%
Public order10.27-66.67%
Drugs10.270.00%
Possession of weapons10.270.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1314.22-40.91%
Shoplifting113.49-35.29%
Violence and sexual offences102.95-52.38%
Criminal damage and arson52.680.00%
Burglary41.3433.33%
Public order31.07-25.00%
Other theft20.81-60.00%
Other crime20.54100.00%
Possession of weapons10.540.00%
Theft from the person10.270.00%
Robbery10.27-66.67%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2224.1546.67%
Violence and sexual offences215.90-16.00%
Shoplifting175.640.00%
Vehicle crime64.560.00%
Other theft51.610.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.340.00%
Public order41.3433.33%
Burglary31.070.00%
Robbery30.8150.00%
Drugs20.81100.00%
Other crime10.54-50.00%
Theft from the person10.270.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2521.20108.33%
Shoplifting176.7188.89%
Anti-social behaviour154.5650.00%
Other theft54.030.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.3425.00%
Burglary31.34-25.00%
Public order30.81200.00%
Robbery20.81100.00%
Other crime20.540.00%
Possession of weapons10.540.00%
Drugs10.270.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1213.69-7.69%
Anti-social behaviour103.2225.00%
Shoplifting92.68125.00%
Other theft52.42-44.44%
Vehicle crime51.34400.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.340.00%
Burglary41.070.00%
Public order11.07-66.67%
Robbery10.270.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1313.96-31.58%
Other theft93.49350.00%
Anti-social behaviour82.42-27.27%
Other crime52.150.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.34100.00%
Burglary41.07100.00%
Shoplifting41.070.00%
Public order31.07-25.00%
Vehicle crime10.81-66.67%
Robbery10.270.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1911.8146.15%
Anti-social behaviour115.1057.14%
Public order42.95100.00%
Vehicle crime31.07-25.00%
Burglary20.810.00%
Other theft20.540.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.54-71.43%
Drugs10.540.00%

In February 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 offences1310.748.33%
Anti-social behaviour73.4916.67%
Criminal damage and arson71.88250.00%
Vehicle crime41.880.00%
Other theft21.07-33.33%
Burglary20.54100.00%
Public order20.540.00%
Possession of weapons10.540.00%
Shoplifting10.270.00%
Other crime10.270.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences126.710.00%
Anti-social behaviour63.2220.00%
Other theft31.610.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.81-33.33%
Burglary10.54-50.00%
Shoplifting10.270.00%

In December 2023, 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 offences127.5150.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.22-44.44%
Criminal damage and arson31.340.00%
Vehicle crime30.810.00%
Burglary20.810.00%
Public order10.540.00%
Shoplifting10.270.00%
Possession of weapons10.270.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour98.5950.00%
Violence and sexual offences82.42-63.64%
Other crime32.150.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.81-25.00%
Vehicle crime30.81200.00%
Drugs20.810.00%
Other theft20.540.00%
Public order10.540.00%
Possession of weapons10.270.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences229.660.00%
Anti-social behaviour65.900.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.610.00%
Public order11.070.00%
Burglary10.270.00%
Robbery10.270.00%
Vehicle crime10.270.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 182 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 202410
July 202421
June 202425
May 202412
April 202413
March 202419
February 202413
January 202412
December 202312
November 20238
October 202322

A total of 122 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.17 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202413
July 202422
June 202415
May 202410
April 20248
March 202411
February 20247
January 20246
December 20235
November 20239
October 20236

A total of 38 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.80 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20245
June 20245
May 20245
April 20249
March 20242
February 20242
January 20243
November 20232

A total of 30 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20246
May 20245
April 20241
March 20243
February 20244
December 20233
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 48 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20245
July 20245
June 20245
May 20244
April 20244
March 20242
February 20247
January 20242
December 20233
November 20233
October 20234

A total of 27 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.45 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242

A total of 16 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242
April 20245
February 20241
November 20233

A total of 24 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.18 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 20243
May 20241
April 20243
March 20244
February 20242
December 20231
November 20231
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
June 20241
February 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 65 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.22 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 202411
July 202417
June 202417
May 20249
April 20244
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

A total of 9 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

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