PR2 9BS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PR2 9BS

PR2 9BS, Preston has recorded a total of 9 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 15.60 per 1,000 population. This PR2 9BS 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 9BS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PR2 9BS, encompassing approximately 576 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the PR2 9BS area, explore the PR2 9BS Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (-16.67% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Drugs: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

PR2 9BS Crime Hotspots

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

  • The Howgills with total crimes: 2
  • Pittman Way with total crimes: 1
  • Sherwood Way with total crimes: 1

PR2 9BS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 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 behaviour515.60-16.67%
Violence and sexual offences28.67100.00%
Drugs13.470.00%
Burglary11.730.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour619.070.00%
Shoplifting210.400.00%
Drugs13.470.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.730.00%
Other theft11.730.00%

In July 2024, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary38.670.00%
Drugs15.200.00%
Other theft11.73-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting520.8066.67%
Anti-social behaviour38.6750.00%
Other theft25.20100.00%
Public order13.470.00%
Robbery11.730.00%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting317.340.00%
Anti-social behaviour25.20100.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.470.00%
Bicycle theft13.470.00%
Other theft11.730.00%
Public order11.730.00%

In April 2024, Drugs recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Drugs16.930.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.73-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.730.00%
Bicycle theft11.73-75.00%

In March 2024, Bicycle theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Bicycle theft417.34300.00%
Criminal damage and arson36.930.00%
Anti-social behaviour25.200.00%
Vehicle crime13.470.00%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour212.14100.00%
Shoplifting23.47100.00%
Drugs13.470.00%
Possession of weapons11.730.00%
Bicycle theft11.730.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Drugs15.200.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.73-50.00%
Shoplifting11.730.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour26.930.00%
Burglary13.470.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.730.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Bicycle theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour210.40-71.43%
Bicycle theft23.470.00%
Violence and sexual offences13.470.00%
Shoplifting11.730.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour717.340.00%
Public order212.140.00%
Vehicle crime13.470.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241

A total of 33 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20246
June 20243
May 20242
April 20241
March 20242
February 20242
January 20241
December 20232
November 20232
October 20237

A total of 5 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
April 20241
November 20231

A total of 5 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20243
December 20231

A total of 14 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20245
May 20243
February 20242
January 20241
November 20231

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

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August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 4 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

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June 20241
May 20241
October 20232

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

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June 20241

A total of 6 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

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May 20242
March 20243
December 20231

A total of 9 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20241
March 20244
February 20241
November 20232

A total of 2 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
October 20231

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

MonthCount
February 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the PR2 9BS postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. The Howgills
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Pittman Way
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 3. Sherwood Way
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 4. Barnacre Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Ashleigh Court
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. The Pennines
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Pittman Court
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Caxton Road
    Total1
    Burglary1