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

Overview of Crime in PR2 6XX

WATLING STREET ROAD, PR2 6XX, Preston has recorded a total of 25 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.64 per 1,000 population. This PR2 6XX 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 6XX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PR2 6XX, encompassing approximately 2592 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (8) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

PR2 6XX Crime Hotspots

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

  • Westfield Drive with total crimes: 6
  • Windermere Road with total crimes: 3
  • Highfield Avenue with total crimes: 3

WATLING STREET ROAD, PR2 6XX Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 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 behaviour89.64300.00%
Violence and sexual offences63.09100.00%
Public order32.310.00%
Vehicle crime21.16-60.00%
Other theft20.77-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.770.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.390.00%
Other crime10.390.00%
Burglary10.390.00%

In August 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime56.56400.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.93-25.00%
Other theft31.16200.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.16-60.00%
Theft from the person10.770.00%
Other crime10.390.00%
Burglary10.390.00%
Drugs10.390.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour56.17-28.57%
Violence and sexual offences41.93-55.56%
Criminal damage and arson21.540.00%
Possession of weapons10.770.00%
Shoplifting10.390.00%
Vehicle crime10.390.00%
Burglary10.39-50.00%
Other theft10.390.00%

In June 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 offences911.1812.50%
Anti-social behaviour73.470.00%
Other crime42.700.00%
Burglary21.540.00%
Public order20.770.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.77100.00%
Other theft10.770.00%
Bicycle theft10.390.00%
Drugs10.390.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences88.1060.00%
Anti-social behaviour73.0975.00%
Vehicle crime42.70300.00%
Other theft11.54-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.390.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences56.56-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour41.93-33.33%
Other theft21.540.00%
Possession of weapons10.770.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.390.00%
Burglary10.39-50.00%
Other crime10.390.00%
Shoplifting10.390.00%
Vehicle crime10.39-75.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1511.18150.00%
Anti-social behaviour65.790.00%
Vehicle crime42.31100.00%
Burglary21.540.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.77-80.00%
Public order10.39-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour68.8750.00%
Violence and sexual offences62.31500.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.31400.00%
Vehicle crime21.930.00%
Public order20.770.00%
Other crime10.770.00%
Other theft10.390.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour42.70100.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.54-66.67%
Violence and sexual offences10.39-75.00%
Burglary10.390.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences45.4033.33%
Criminal damage and arson31.5450.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.160.00%
Other theft20.770.00%
Vehicle crime20.770.00%
Public order10.770.00%

In November 2023, Other crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other crime35.010.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.16-70.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.160.00%
Vehicle crime20.770.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.77100.00%
Bicycle theft10.770.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Robbery, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences105.010.00%
Robbery13.860.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.390.00%
Other theft10.390.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 54 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20242
July 20245
June 20247
May 20247
April 20244
March 20246
February 20246
January 20244
December 20232
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 74 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.17 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20243
July 20244
June 20249
May 20248
April 20245
March 202415
February 20246
January 20241
December 20234
November 20233
October 202310

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

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20245
July 20241
May 20244
April 20241
March 20244
February 20242
December 20232
November 20232

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
June 20241
November 20231

A total of 19 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20245
January 20241
December 20233
November 20232

A total of 9 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
June 20242
March 20241
February 20242
December 20231

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20244
April 20241
February 20241
November 20233

A total of 14 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
April 20241
March 20242
January 20241

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

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241

A total of 2 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

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

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Westfield Drive
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 2. Windermere Road
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Highfield Avenue
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 4. Dunsop Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Wensley Place
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 6. Fenton Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 7. Barden Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Kingsdale Avenue
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Newby Place
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 10. Lucerne Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Churchill Drive
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 12. Briery Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Brookfield Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1