LORTON CLOSE, PR2 8YS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PR2 8YS

LORTON CLOSE, PR2 8YS, Preston has recorded a total of 10 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.85 per 1,000 population. This PR2 8YS 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 8YS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PR2 8YS, encompassing approximately 2062 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the PR2 8YS area, explore the PR2 8YS 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)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

PR2 8YS 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

LORTON CLOSE, PR2 8YS 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 Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.850.00%
Other theft22.420.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.970.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.48-50.00%
Public order10.480.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour22.420.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.970.00%
Burglary10.480.00%
Public order10.480.00%

In July 2024, 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 offences45.33300.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.94100.00%
Public order10.970.00%
Other crime10.480.00%
Burglary10.480.00%
Other theft10.480.00%
Possession of weapons10.480.00%

In June 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson22.420.00%
Burglary10.970.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.48-75.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.480.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour44.3633.33%
Vehicle crime21.94100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.97100.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.97-80.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences56.30-28.57%
Anti-social behaviour32.420.00%
Public order21.450.00%
Other theft10.970.00%
Vehicle crime10.480.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.480.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences73.88600.00%
Other theft13.390.00%

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 arson33.390.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.45-33.33%
Violence and sexual offences10.970.00%
Public order10.480.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour33.390.00%
Other theft11.450.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.48-75.00%
Drugs10.480.00%
Possession of weapons10.480.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences44.8533.33%
Anti-social behaviour31.94-25.00%
Burglary21.450.00%
Other theft10.970.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour43.88-33.33%
Violence and sexual offences31.9450.00%
Public order11.450.00%

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 behaviour65.330.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.910.00%
Public order10.970.00%
Other theft10.480.00%
Possession of weapons10.480.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 10 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 8 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.14 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
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 34 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.09 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
July 20244
June 20241
May 20241
April 20245
March 20247
February 20241
January 20241
December 20234
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 31 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.82 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 20241
May 20244
April 20243
February 20242
January 20243
December 20233
November 20234
October 20236

A total of 8 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 5 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
December 20232

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

MonthCount
July 20241

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
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 3 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
April 20241

A total of 1 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 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 8YS 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