PR2 8FA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PR2 8FA

PR2 8FA, Preston has recorded a total of 26 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.83 per 1,000 population. This PR2 8FA 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 8FA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PR2 8FA, encompassing approximately 2198 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the PR2 8FA area, explore the PR2 8FA 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 (700.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (4) incidents (-20.00% decrease)

PR2 8FA Crime Hotspots

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

  • Manor Park with total crimes: 4
  • Windermere Road with total crimes: 3
  • Highfield Avenue with total crimes: 3

PR2 8FA 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 behaviour811.83700.00%
Violence and sexual offences63.64100.00%
Vehicle crime42.73-20.00%
Burglary21.82100.00%
Other crime20.91100.00%
Other theft20.91-50.00%
Public order20.910.00%

In August 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime57.73400.00%
Other theft42.27300.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.8250.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.36-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.45-75.00%
Other crime10.450.00%
Burglary10.450.00%
Drugs10.450.00%

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 behaviour45.91-33.33%
Violence and sexual offences21.82-83.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.910.00%
Possession of weapons10.910.00%
Shoplifting10.450.00%
Vehicle crime10.450.00%
Burglary10.45-50.00%
Other theft10.450.00%

In June 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 offences1213.650.00%
Anti-social behaviour65.46-14.29%
Other crime42.730.00%
Public order21.820.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.910.00%
Burglary20.910.00%
Bicycle theft10.910.00%
Drugs10.450.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1211.37200.00%
Anti-social behaviour75.46-41.67%
Vehicle crime33.180.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.36-33.33%
Other theft10.91-50.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1210.9250.00%
Violence and sexual offences45.46-69.23%
Criminal damage and arson31.82200.00%
Other theft21.360.00%
Possession of weapons10.910.00%
Other crime10.450.00%
Shoplifting10.450.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1314.1062.50%
Anti-social behaviour85.9114.29%
Vehicle crime43.64300.00%
Public order21.820.00%
Burglary20.91100.00%
Other crime10.910.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.45-66.67%

In February 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 offences810.46166.67%
Anti-social behaviour73.6475.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.18200.00%
Public order21.360.00%
Burglary10.910.00%
Vehicle crime10.450.00%
Other theft10.450.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour44.090.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.82-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson11.36-66.67%
Burglary10.450.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences910.01200.00%
Criminal damage and arson34.090.00%
Other crime31.36200.00%
Vehicle crime31.360.00%
Other theft21.360.00%
Burglary10.910.00%
Public order10.450.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson35.91200.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.36-62.50%
Vehicle crime31.36200.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.36-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.910.00%
Other crime10.450.00%

In October 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 offences88.190.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.640.00%
Possession of weapons11.820.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.450.00%
Public order10.450.00%
Robbery10.450.00%
Other theft10.450.00%
Vehicle crime10.450.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 63 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.73 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20241
July 20244
June 20246
May 20247
April 202412
March 20248
February 20247
January 20244
November 20232
October 20234

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.38 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
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231

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

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
June 20244
April 20241
March 20241
December 20233
November 20231

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 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20243
July 20242
June 202412
May 202412
April 20244
March 202413
February 20248
January 20243
December 20239
November 20233
October 20238

A total of 14 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
July 20241
May 20241
April 20242
February 20241
December 20232
October 20231

A total of 10 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 25 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.78 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 22 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

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 3 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
October 20231

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 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 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 8FA postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Manor Park
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Windermere Road
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Highfield Avenue
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 4. Lily Grove
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Other crime1
  • 5. Dunsop Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Wensley Place
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 7. Fenton Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 8. Watling Street Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 9. Laburnum Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Newby Place
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 11. Lucerne Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Churchill Drive
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 13. Briery Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Brookfield Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1