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

Overview of Crime in PR2 8JE

LYTHAM ROAD, PR2 8JE, Preston has recorded a total of 59 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 13.84 per 1,000 population. This PR2 8JE 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 8JE crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PR2 8JE, encompassing approximately 4261 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (17) incidents (41.67% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (16) incidents (-5.88% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (6) incidents (20.00% increase)

PR2 8JE Crime Hotspots

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

  • Ainslie Road with total crimes: 7
  • Dallas Street with total crimes: 6
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 5

LYTHAM ROAD, PR2 8JE Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1713.8441.67%
Violence and sexual offences163.99-5.88%
Shoplifting63.7520.00%
Public order51.4166.67%
Criminal damage and arson41.17300.00%
Other crime30.94200.00%
Other theft20.70100.00%
Vehicle crime20.47-71.43%
Burglary20.47-50.00%
Drugs10.470.00%
Robbery10.230.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1712.2021.43%
Anti-social behaviour123.99-20.00%
Vehicle crime72.8275.00%
Shoplifting51.64-54.55%
Burglary41.17100.00%
Public order30.940.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.70-66.67%
Drugs10.230.00%
Other crime10.230.00%
Other theft10.230.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1512.910.00%
Violence and sexual offences143.5216.67%
Shoplifting113.2910.00%
Vehicle crime42.580.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.9450.00%
Robbery20.70100.00%
Burglary20.470.00%
Drugs10.470.00%
Possession of weapons10.230.00%
Other crime10.23-50.00%
Other theft10.23-80.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1512.6766.67%
Violence and sexual offences123.52-40.00%
Shoplifting102.82-62.96%
Other theft52.350.00%
Vehicle crime41.1733.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.94-50.00%
Other crime20.470.00%
Burglary20.470.00%
Robbery10.470.00%
Public order10.230.00%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2717.131250.00%
Violence and sexual offences206.3466.67%
Anti-social behaviour94.69-25.00%
Other theft52.1125.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.1733.33%
Vehicle crime30.94-72.73%
Other crime20.70100.00%
Burglary20.47-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.470.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1212.20-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour122.829.09%
Vehicle crime112.82175.00%
Other theft42.58300.00%
Burglary30.94200.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.700.00%
Shoplifting20.70-33.33%
Robbery20.470.00%
Public order10.470.00%
Drugs10.230.00%
Other crime10.230.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2010.79233.33%
Anti-social behaviour114.69-8.33%
Vehicle crime42.580.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.940.00%
Shoplifting30.7050.00%
Bicycle theft10.700.00%
Burglary10.230.00%
Other theft10.230.00%
Drugs10.230.00%
Public order10.230.00%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour126.34-33.33%
Violence and sexual offences62.82-25.00%
Vehicle crime41.4133.33%
Shoplifting20.940.00%
Other theft10.47-75.00%
Other crime10.230.00%
Possession of weapons10.230.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour189.86350.00%
Violence and sexual offences84.22-46.67%
Criminal damage and arson41.88100.00%
Other theft40.94100.00%
Vehicle crime30.940.00%
Public order20.70-75.00%
Burglary20.470.00%
Drugs10.470.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences158.68-11.76%
Public order83.52166.67%
Anti-social behaviour41.88-73.33%
Vehicle crime30.94-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.70-71.43%
Other theft20.470.00%
Shoplifting10.47-75.00%
Robbery10.230.00%
Other crime10.230.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1713.146.25%
Anti-social behaviour153.9925.00%
Criminal damage and arson73.520.00%
Vehicle crime51.6425.00%
Shoplifting41.170.00%
Public order30.94200.00%
Other theft20.700.00%
Possession of weapons10.470.00%
Drugs10.230.00%
Other crime10.23-66.67%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1611.266.67%
Anti-social behaviour123.75-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson72.82133.33%
Vehicle crime41.64300.00%
Other crime30.940.00%
Burglary20.70-33.33%
Other theft20.470.00%
Public order10.470.00%
Drugs10.230.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2010.320.00%
Violence and sexual offences154.690.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.520.00%
Burglary30.700.00%
Other theft20.700.00%
Vehicle crime10.470.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 16 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 32 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.46 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 188 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 14.46 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202417
July 202414
June 202412
May 202420
April 202412
March 202420
February 20246
January 20248
December 202315
November 202317
October 202316
September 202315

A total of 172 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 13.23 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 202412
July 202415
June 202415
May 20249
April 202412
March 202411
February 202412
January 202418
December 20234
November 202315
October 202312
September 202320

A total of 43 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.58 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
July 20243
June 20242
May 20244
April 20243
March 20243
January 20244
December 20232
November 20237
October 20237
September 20233

A total of 25 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.78 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
June 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20242
December 20238
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 71 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 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 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 55 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.23 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20247
July 20244
June 20244
May 20243
April 202411
March 20244
February 20244
January 20243
December 20233
November 20235
October 20234
September 20231

A total of 7 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 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 23 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
July 20242
June 20242
May 20242
April 20243
March 20241
January 20242
October 20232
September 20233

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 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 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Ainslie Road
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 2. Dallas Street
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Petrol Station
    Total5
    Shoplifting5
  • 4. Alvern Avenue
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. The Fieldings
    Total3
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Withy Parade
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 7. Brackenbury Road
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Shoplifting1
  • 8. Eaves Lane
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other crime1
  • 9. Victoria Road
    Total2
    Public order2
  • 10. Lorraine Avenue
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 11. Queen'S Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 12. Blundell Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 13. Plungington Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 14. Sedberg Street
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Rundle Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 16. Norris Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Douglas Road
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 18. Boundary Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 19. Talbot Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Aubigny Drive
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 21. Warwick Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 22. Banbury Drive
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 23. Strathmore Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 24. Houldsworth Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 25. Holmes Court
    Total1
    Robbery1