POOLE ROAD, PR2 8EX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PR2 8EX

POOLE ROAD, PR2 8EX, Preston has recorded a total of 19 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.83 per 1,000 population. This PR2 8EX 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 8EX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PR2 8EX, encompassing approximately 2151 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the PR2 8EX area, explore the PR2 8EX Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the PR2 8EX area, visit the PR2 8EX House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (40.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (-40.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (-33.33% decrease)

PR2 8EX Crime Hotspots

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

  • Further/Higher Educational Building with total crimes: 4
  • Chapel Road with total crimes: 4
  • Park Road with total crimes: 2

POOLE ROAD, PR2 8EX Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences78.8340.00%
Anti-social behaviour63.25-40.00%
Public order22.79-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.93-33.33%
Other theft10.93-66.67%
Burglary10.460.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1012.0866.67%
Violence and sexual offences54.65-37.50%
Public order32.32200.00%
Vehicle crime31.390.00%
Other theft31.39-25.00%
Other crime11.390.00%
Burglary10.460.00%

In July 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 offences811.15-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour63.72-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson42.79100.00%
Other theft41.86300.00%
Possession of weapons11.860.00%
Public order10.46-50.00%

In June 2024, 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 offences1012.0866.67%
Anti-social behaviour74.65-12.50%
Burglary23.25100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.93-33.33%
Public order20.93100.00%
Drugs10.930.00%
Other theft10.460.00%
Other crime10.460.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour811.15166.67%
Violence and sexual offences63.72100.00%
Vehicle crime42.79300.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.8650.00%
Public order11.390.00%
Burglary10.460.00%
Drugs10.460.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences36.04-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.39-50.00%
Other theft21.390.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.93100.00%
Vehicle crime10.930.00%
Burglary10.460.00%
Robbery10.460.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour66.97100.00%
Violence and sexual offences52.7925.00%
Burglary12.320.00%
Vehicle crime10.460.00%
Drugs10.460.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.46-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences46.510.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.86-62.50%
Public order31.390.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.39100.00%
Vehicle crime10.930.00%
Drugs10.460.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Possession of weapons, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour85.58300.00%
Possession of weapons23.720.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.930.00%
Other theft10.460.00%

In December 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime35.58-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.39-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour20.93-33.33%
Burglary10.930.00%
Public order10.460.00%
Other theft10.460.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.460.00%
Other crime10.460.00%

In November 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime67.900.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.7950.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.39-50.00%
Drugs21.390.00%
Burglary10.930.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.460.00%
Other crime10.460.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour65.110.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.790.00%
Possession of weapons10.930.00%
Burglary10.460.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.460.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 13 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 55 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20245
July 20248
June 202410
May 20246
April 20243
March 20245
February 20244
December 20232
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 13 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20244
June 20241
April 20242
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 21 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
May 20244
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
December 20233
November 20236

A total of 68 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 202410
July 20246
June 20247
May 20248
April 20243
March 20246
February 20243
January 20248
December 20232
November 20233
October 20236

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.11 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
December 20231
November 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20241
January 20242
October 20231

A total of 18 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
March 20241
February 20241
November 20232

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

MonthCount
April 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order1
  • 2. Chapel Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Park Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Holmfield Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Victoria Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Devonshire Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 7. Kennington Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. B6242
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 9. Halkin Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Kensington Drive
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1