PR2 8RA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PR2 8RA

PR2 8RA, Preston has recorded a total of 9 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.33 per 1,000 population. This PR2 8RA 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 8RA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PR2 8RA, encompassing approximately 1420 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

PR2 8RA Crime Hotspots

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

  • Further/Higher Educational Building with total crimes: 4
  • The Vale with total crimes: 1
  • Halkin Close with total crimes: 1

PR2 8RA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences56.330.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.52-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson11.410.00%
Public order10.700.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour34.93-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.110.00%
Public order10.700.00%
Vehicle crime10.700.00%
Drugs10.700.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour57.7466.67%
Other theft33.520.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.11-50.00%
Possession of weapons11.410.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences49.15-42.86%
Criminal damage and arson42.8233.33%
Anti-social behaviour32.82-57.14%
Public order12.11-50.00%
Other crime10.700.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour716.8940.00%
Violence and sexual offences74.93-36.36%
Criminal damage and arson34.93200.00%
Drugs22.11100.00%
Public order21.410.00%
Vehicle crime11.410.00%
Other crime10.700.00%
Theft from the person10.700.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1114.780.00%
Anti-social behaviour57.74150.00%
Public order23.520.00%
Other crime11.410.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.700.00%
Drugs10.700.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1111.26450.00%
Anti-social behaviour27.74100.00%
Public order21.410.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.41-50.00%

In February 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order24.930.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.410.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.410.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.41-75.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour47.740.00%
Other theft22.82100.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.41100.00%
Possession of weapons11.410.00%
Other crime10.700.00%
Vehicle crime10.700.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences11.410.00%
Other theft10.700.00%

In November 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime11.410.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.70-75.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Possession of weapons, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour47.0433.33%
Possession of weapons12.820.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.700.00%
Vehicle crime10.700.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.700.00%
Burglary10.70-50.00%
Other theft10.700.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour34.930.00%
Burglary22.110.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.410.00%
Vehicle crime10.700.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 14 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20244
May 20243
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
October 20231

A total of 11 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20242
March 20242
February 20242

A total of 47 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.27 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
July 20242
June 20244
May 20247
April 202411
March 202411
February 20242
January 20242
December 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 40 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20245
June 20243
May 20247
April 20245
March 20242
February 20241
January 20244
November 20231
October 20234
September 20233

A total of 6 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20242
April 20241

A total of 3 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
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 7 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
January 20242
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
January 20241

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 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

A total of 3 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20231
September 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order1
  • 2. The Vale
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. Halkin Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 4. Kensington Drive
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. Croftgate
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Moorgate
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1