VICTORIA ROAD, PR2 8NQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PR2 8NQ

VICTORIA ROAD, PR2 8NQ, Preston has recorded a total of 24 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.89 per 1,000 population. This PR2 8NQ crime rate stands in contrast to the broader PR2 postcode area, which has experienced 882 crimes and a crime rate of 11.04 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this PR2 8NQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PR2 8NQ, encompassing approximately 2203 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (8) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (-12.50% decrease)
  • Other theft: (3) incidents (-25.00% decrease)

PR2 8NQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Victoria Road with total crimes: 7
  • Chapel Road with total crimes: 3
  • Fareham Close with total crimes: 2

VICTORIA ROAD, PR2 8NQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour810.8933.33%
Violence and sexual offences73.63-12.50%
Other theft33.18-25.00%
Public order21.36100.00%
Vehicle crime20.910.00%
Other crime10.910.00%
Burglary10.450.00%

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 offences810.440.00%
Anti-social behaviour63.630.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.72300.00%
Other theft41.82300.00%
Public order11.820.00%

In June 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 offences89.53100.00%
Anti-social behaviour63.630.00%
Burglary22.72100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.910.00%
Public order10.45-50.00%
Drugs10.450.00%
Other theft10.450.00%
Other crime10.450.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour69.08100.00%
Vehicle crime42.72300.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.8233.33%
Public order21.820.00%
Other theft10.91-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.45-66.67%
Burglary10.450.00%
Drugs10.450.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences36.3550.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.360.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.36-40.00%
Other theft21.360.00%
Vehicle crime10.910.00%
Burglary10.450.00%
Robbery10.450.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour54.54150.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.27-33.33%
Burglary10.910.00%
Vehicle crime10.450.00%
Drugs10.450.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences34.9950.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.360.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.91-66.67%
Public order20.910.00%
Vehicle crime10.910.00%
Drugs10.450.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour66.8150.00%
Other theft32.7250.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.36100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.91100.00%
Possession of weapons10.910.00%
Drugs10.450.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour46.3533.33%
Vehicle crime31.82-50.00%
Other theft21.36100.00%
Burglary10.91-50.00%
Public order10.450.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.45-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.450.00%
Other crime10.450.00%

In November 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime69.080.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.720.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.82-57.14%
Burglary21.36100.00%
Drugs20.910.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.910.00%
Other crime10.450.00%
Other theft10.450.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour75.4516.67%
Violence and sexual offences43.18-42.86%
Burglary11.82-66.67%

In September 2023, 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 offences79.080.00%
Anti-social behaviour63.180.00%
Burglary32.720.00%
Other theft21.360.00%
Vehicle crime10.910.00%
Other crime10.450.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 62 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.17 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20248
July 20246
June 20246
May 20246
April 20243
March 20245
February 20242
January 20246
December 20234
November 20233
October 20237
September 20236

A total of 53 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.42 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20247
July 20248
June 20248
May 20244
April 20243
March 20242
February 20243
January 20242
December 20231
November 20234
October 20234
September 20237

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

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

A total of 19 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
May 20244
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
December 20233
November 20236
September 20231

A total of 19 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20244
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
January 20243
December 20232
November 20231
September 20232

A total of 5 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
September 20231

A total of 13 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 15 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 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
January 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

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

MonthCount
January 20241

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Victoria Road
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 2. Chapel Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Fareham Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Chapman Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. B6242
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 6. Duchy Avenue
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 7. Allenby Avenue
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Westway
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 9. Beechway
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 10. Kennington Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. East Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 12. Higher Bank Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Flintoff Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1