MEDWAY, PR2 8UY Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PR2 8UY

MEDWAY, PR2 8UY, Preston has recorded a total of 12 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.53 per 1,000 population. This PR2 8UY 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 8UY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PR2 8UY, encompassing approximately 1838 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (600.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (1) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

PR2 8UY Crime Hotspots

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

  • Further/Higher Educational Building with total crimes: 4
  • The Paddock with total crimes: 2
  • The Vale with total crimes: 1

MEDWAY, PR2 8UY Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.53600.00%
Other theft23.810.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.09-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.54-50.00%
Public order10.540.00%

In August 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson22.720.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.090.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.09-80.00%

In July 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 offences55.98400.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.720.00%
Public order11.090.00%
Burglary10.540.00%
Other theft10.540.00%
Possession of weapons10.540.00%

In June 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson33.810.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.63-50.00%
Burglary11.090.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.540.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour45.4433.33%
Criminal damage and arson32.1850.00%
Vehicle crime11.630.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.54-88.89%
Other crime10.540.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences910.3328.57%
Anti-social behaviour34.890.00%
Public order21.630.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.090.00%
Other theft11.090.00%
Vehicle crime10.540.00%
Other crime10.540.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.44600.00%
Public order23.81100.00%
Other theft11.090.00%

In February 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson33.810.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.63-33.33%
Violence and sexual offences11.09-50.00%
Public order10.540.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour34.3550.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.63-50.00%
Drugs11.090.00%
Possession of weapons10.540.00%
Other crime10.540.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences44.35100.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.18-50.00%
Burglary11.090.00%
Other theft10.540.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour43.81-33.33%
Violence and sexual offences22.180.00%
Public order11.090.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour66.5350.00%
Violence and sexual offences23.26-50.00%
Public order11.090.00%
Other theft10.540.00%
Possession of weapons10.540.00%
Burglary10.54-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences45.440.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.180.00%
Burglary22.180.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 14 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
June 20243
May 20243
April 20242
February 20243

A total of 7 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
April 20241
March 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 46 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.54 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20241
July 20245
June 20241
May 20241
April 20249
March 20247
February 20241
January 20242
December 20234
November 20232
October 20232
September 20234

A total of 35 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.92 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20242
June 20242
May 20244
April 20243
February 20242
January 20243
December 20232
November 20234
October 20236
September 20234

A total of 9 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
April 20242
March 20242
February 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
December 20231
October 20231
September 20232

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

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20241
January 20241

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

MonthCount
January 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order1
  • 2. The Paddock
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 3. The Vale
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. Ferndale
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 5. Churchfield
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Merton Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Croftgate
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Moorgate
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1