LYTHAM ROAD, PR2 8JB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PR2 8JB

LYTHAM ROAD, PR2 8JB, Preston has recorded a total of 43 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.42 per 1,000 population. This PR2 8JB 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 8JB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PR2 8JB, encompassing approximately 3461 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (12) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (-7.69% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (6) incidents (20.00% increase)

PR2 8JB Crime Hotspots

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

  • Ainslie Road with total crimes: 7
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 5
  • Withy Parade with total crimes: 3

LYTHAM ROAD, PR2 8JB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1212.4233.33%
Violence and sexual offences123.47-7.69%
Shoplifting63.4720.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.730.00%
Public order41.1633.33%
Other crime11.160.00%
Drugs10.29-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.29-80.00%
Other theft10.290.00%
Robbery10.290.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1312.1362.50%
Anti-social behaviour93.76200.00%
Vehicle crime52.600.00%
Shoplifting51.44-54.55%
Burglary31.4450.00%
Public order30.870.00%
Drugs20.87100.00%
Other crime10.580.00%
Other theft10.290.00%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting119.2510.00%
Violence and sexual offences83.18-11.11%
Anti-social behaviour32.31-57.14%
Robbery20.87100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.580.00%
Burglary20.580.00%
Drugs10.580.00%
Possession of weapons10.290.00%
Other crime10.290.00%
Other theft10.29-75.00%

In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1011.56-62.96%
Violence and sexual offences92.89-52.63%
Anti-social behaviour72.600.00%
Other theft42.02300.00%
Vehicle crime31.16200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.87-50.00%
Burglary20.580.00%
Robbery10.580.00%
Other crime10.290.00%
Public order10.29-50.00%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2719.071250.00%
Violence and sexual offences197.80111.11%
Anti-social behaviour75.49-30.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.0233.33%
Public order21.16100.00%
Burglary20.580.00%
Vehicle crime10.58-85.71%
Theft from the person10.290.00%
Other theft10.290.00%
Possession of weapons10.290.00%
Other crime10.290.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1010.98100.00%
Violence and sexual offences92.89-35.71%
Vehicle crime72.60133.33%
Criminal damage and arson32.020.00%
Shoplifting20.87-33.33%
Drugs20.580.00%
Burglary20.58100.00%
Robbery20.580.00%
Public order10.580.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences148.67180.00%
Anti-social behaviour54.0425.00%
Vehicle crime31.440.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.870.00%
Shoplifting30.8750.00%
Burglary10.870.00%
Other theft10.290.00%

In February 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 offences54.9125.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.4433.33%
Vehicle crime31.1650.00%
Shoplifting20.870.00%
Other theft10.58-75.00%
Other crime10.290.00%
Possession of weapons10.290.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences45.78-66.67%
Other theft41.16100.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.1650.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.870.00%
Public order20.87-71.43%
Vehicle crime20.58-33.33%
Burglary20.580.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences128.0950.00%
Public order73.47133.33%
Vehicle crime32.02-50.00%
Other theft20.870.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.58-80.00%
Shoplifting10.58-75.00%
Robbery10.290.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1012.1311.11%
Violence and sexual offences82.89-38.46%
Criminal damage and arson62.31500.00%
Vehicle crime61.73200.00%
Shoplifting41.730.00%
Public order31.16200.00%
Other theft20.870.00%
Possession of weapons10.580.00%
Drugs10.290.00%
Other crime10.29-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences138.380.00%
Anti-social behaviour93.760.00%
Vehicle crime22.600.00%
Other crime20.580.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.580.00%
Public order10.290.00%
Burglary10.290.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 81 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20249
July 20243
June 20247
May 20247
April 202410
March 20245
February 20244
January 20243
December 20232
November 202310
October 20239

A total of 126 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202413
July 20248
June 20249
May 202419
April 20249
March 202414
February 20245
January 20244
December 202312
November 20238
October 202313

A total of 28 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.11 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20242
June 20242
May 20244
April 20243
March 20243
January 20243
November 20236
October 20231

A total of 71 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.10 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20245
July 202411
June 202410
May 202427
April 20242
March 20243
February 20242
December 20231
November 20234

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.12 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
February 20241
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 24 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
January 20242
December 20237
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
April 20242
November 20231

A total of 36 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.27 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20245
June 20243
May 20241
April 20247
March 20243
February 20243
January 20242
December 20233
November 20236
October 20232

A total of 18 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20244
May 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20244
December 20232
November 20232

A total of 7 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
June 20241
April 20242
December 20231

A total of 15 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 4 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
May 20241
February 20241
November 20231

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

MonthCount
May 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Ainslie Road
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 2. Petrol Station
    Total5
    Shoplifting5
  • 3. Withy Parade
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 4. Brackenbury Road
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Shoplifting1
  • 5. Eaves Lane
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other crime1
  • 6. Victoria Road
    Total2
    Public order2
  • 7. Lorraine Avenue
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 8. Queen'S Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 9. Blundell Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 10. Plungington Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 11. Sedberg Street
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Rundle Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Boundary Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 14. Talbot Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Aubigny Drive
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 16. Warwick Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 17. Banbury Drive
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 18. Strathmore Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 19. Houldsworth Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 20. Holmes Court
    Total1
    Robbery1