WATLING STREET ROAD, PR2 8AD Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PR2 8AD

WATLING STREET ROAD, PR2 8AD, Preston has recorded a total of 28 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 15.34 per 1,000 population. This PR2 8AD 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 8AD crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PR2 8AD, encompassing approximately 1824 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the PR2 8AD area, explore the PR2 8AD Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (9) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (66.67% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)

PR2 8AD Crime Hotspots

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

  • Manor House Lane with total crimes: 4
  • Manor Park with total crimes: 4
  • Windermere Road with total crimes: 3

WATLING STREET ROAD, PR2 8AD Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour915.34200.00%
Violence and sexual offences54.9366.67%
Vehicle crime42.740.00%
Public order32.190.00%
Other crime31.6450.00%
Other theft21.64-33.33%
Burglary21.10100.00%

In August 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime410.410.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.19-25.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.6450.00%
Other theft31.64200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.640.00%
Other crime21.100.00%
Burglary11.100.00%
Drugs10.550.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour45.48-33.33%
Violence and sexual offences22.19-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.10100.00%
Burglary11.10-50.00%
Other theft10.550.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences812.600.00%
Anti-social behaviour64.38-25.00%
Other crime33.290.00%
Burglary21.64100.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.10-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.550.00%
Public order10.550.00%
Drugs10.550.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour812.06-33.33%
Violence and sexual offences84.3814.29%
Vehicle crime34.380.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.64-50.00%
Burglary11.100.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1214.2520.00%
Violence and sexual offences76.58-41.67%
Criminal damage and arson43.84300.00%
Other crime22.19100.00%
Shoplifting11.100.00%

In March 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 offences1217.549.09%
Anti-social behaviour106.5842.86%
Vehicle crime45.480.00%
Public order22.19100.00%
Burglary21.10100.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.100.00%
Other crime10.550.00%

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 offences1112.06266.67%
Anti-social behaviour76.03133.33%
Burglary13.84-50.00%
Public order10.550.00%
Other theft10.55-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.550.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour37.120.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.64-72.73%
Burglary21.640.00%
Drugs21.100.00%
Other theft21.100.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.10-66.67%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1114.25266.67%
Vehicle crime46.0333.33%
Criminal damage and arson32.1950.00%
Other crime31.64200.00%
Burglary21.640.00%
Other theft21.100.00%
Public order11.100.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime36.58200.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.64-70.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.640.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.10-71.43%
Bicycle theft11.100.00%
Other crime10.550.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1013.150.00%
Anti-social behaviour75.480.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.840.00%
Possession of weapons21.100.00%
Public order11.100.00%
Other theft10.550.00%
Vehicle crime10.550.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 71 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.45 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20243
July 20244
June 20246
May 20248
April 202412
March 202410
February 20247
January 20243
November 20232
October 20237

A total of 12 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20232
October 20231

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

MonthCount
September 20243
June 20241
March 20242
February 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 15 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
June 20243
April 20242
March 20241
December 20233
November 20231

A total of 14 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20242
December 20232

A total of 83 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.92 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
July 20242
June 20248
May 20248
April 20247
March 202412
February 202411
January 20243
December 202311
November 20233
October 202310

A total of 23 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.29 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
May 20243
March 20244
December 20234
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 21 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.91 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20242
June 20241
May 20242
April 20244
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20233
November 20232
October 20232

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

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
January 20242

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

MonthCount
June 20241
November 20231

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

MonthCount
April 20241

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the PR2 8AD postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Manor House Lane
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 2. Manor Park
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Windermere Road
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Highfield Avenue
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 5. Rose Lane
    Total2
    Other crime2
  • 6. Lily Grove
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Other crime1
  • 7. Fenton Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 8. Watling Street Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 9. Laburnum Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 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
  • 14. Sir Tom Finney Way
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1