WOODSIDE AVENUE, PR2 8JY Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PR2 8JY

WOODSIDE AVENUE, PR2 8JY, Preston has recorded a total of 31 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.45 per 1,000 population. This PR2 8JY 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 8JY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PR2 8JY, encompassing approximately 3281 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (9) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (-10.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)

PR2 8JY Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 5
  • Withy Parade with total crimes: 3
  • Eaves Lane with total crimes: 3

WOODSIDE AVENUE, PR2 8JY 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 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour99.4550.00%
Violence and sexual offences92.74-10.00%
Shoplifting52.740.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.520.00%
Public order31.22200.00%
Other crime10.910.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1010.36100.00%
Anti-social behaviour63.0550.00%
Vehicle crime51.830.00%
Shoplifting51.52-54.55%
Other theft31.520.00%
Burglary20.910.00%
Drugs10.610.00%
Other crime10.300.00%
Public order10.300.00%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting117.9210.00%
Violence and sexual offences53.35-44.44%
Anti-social behaviour41.52-33.33%
Robbery21.22100.00%
Drugs10.610.00%
Possession of weapons10.300.00%
Other crime10.300.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.30-50.00%

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
Shoplifting1010.06-62.96%
Violence and sexual offences93.05-10.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.740.00%
Other theft41.83300.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.22100.00%
Robbery10.610.00%
Vehicle crime10.300.00%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2715.241250.00%
Violence and sexual offences108.23100.00%
Anti-social behaviour63.050.00%
Burglary21.83100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.61-50.00%
Other crime10.300.00%
Vehicle crime10.30-83.33%
Other theft10.300.00%
Possession of weapons10.300.00%

In April 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime67.62200.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.8350.00%
Violence and sexual offences51.83-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.52-33.33%
Shoplifting20.61-33.33%
Public order10.610.00%
Drugs10.300.00%
Burglary10.300.00%
Robbery10.300.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences107.31233.33%
Anti-social behaviour43.05100.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.220.00%
Shoplifting30.9150.00%
Vehicle crime20.91-33.33%
Burglary10.610.00%
Other theft10.300.00%

In February 2024, 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 crime33.3550.00%
Violence and sexual offences30.91-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.91-33.33%
Shoplifting20.610.00%
Other theft10.61-66.67%

In January 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 offences45.79-63.64%
Anti-social behaviour31.2250.00%
Other theft30.9150.00%
Public order30.91-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.910.00%
Burglary20.610.00%
Vehicle crime20.61-33.33%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences117.9237.50%
Public order63.35100.00%
Vehicle crime31.83-25.00%
Other theft20.910.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.61-75.00%
Shoplifting10.61-75.00%
Robbery10.300.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences810.06100.00%
Anti-social behaviour82.44100.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.44300.00%
Vehicle crime41.220.00%
Shoplifting41.220.00%
Public order31.22200.00%
Possession of weapons10.910.00%
Drugs10.300.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour43.350.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.220.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.220.00%
Public order10.300.00%
Burglary10.300.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 60 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20246
July 20244
June 20246
May 20246
April 20246
March 20244
February 20242
January 20243
December 20232
November 20238
October 20234

A total of 88 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.33 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 202410
July 20245
June 20249
May 202410
April 20245
March 202410
February 20243
January 20244
December 202311
November 20238
October 20234

A total of 20 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20242
March 20243
January 20242
November 20234
October 20231

A total of 70 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 27 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 18 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.57 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
April 20241
January 20243
December 20236
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 4 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
July 20241
April 20241
November 20231

A total of 27 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
June 20241
May 20241
April 20246
March 20242
February 20243
January 20242
December 20233
November 20234

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
January 20242
October 20231

A total of 15 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
June 20244
May 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20243
December 20232

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
April 20241
December 20231

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
May 20241
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

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