POLEFIELD, PR2 9RS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PR2 9RS

POLEFIELD, PR2 9RS, Preston has recorded a total of 36 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.97 per 1,000 population. This PR2 9RS 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 9RS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PR2 9RS, encompassing approximately 3281 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (16) incidents (6.67% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (9) incidents (80.00% increase)
  • Public order: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)

PR2 9RS Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 18
  • Marina Drive with total crimes: 4
  • Greenway with total crimes: 3

POLEFIELD, PR2 9RS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1610.976.67%
Anti-social behaviour94.8880.00%
Public order42.7433.33%
Criminal damage and arson31.220.00%
Drugs20.91100.00%
Other theft10.61-80.00%
Vehicle crime10.300.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1510.36-28.57%
Other theft54.57150.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.52-54.55%
Public order31.520.00%
Other crime20.91100.00%
Shoplifting20.610.00%
Possession of weapons10.610.00%
Drugs10.300.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2113.72-4.55%
Anti-social behaviour116.40-21.43%
Criminal damage and arson33.35200.00%
Public order30.910.00%
Bicycle theft20.910.00%
Shoplifting20.610.00%
Other theft20.61-60.00%
Other crime10.61-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2216.1515.79%
Anti-social behaviour146.71-33.33%
Other theft54.2725.00%
Public order31.520.00%
Other crime20.91100.00%
Shoplifting20.61-50.00%
Possession of weapons20.610.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.61-75.00%
Drugs10.300.00%
Robbery10.300.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2117.680.00%
Violence and sexual offences196.40-5.00%
Other theft45.7933.33%
Shoplifting41.22100.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.2233.33%
Public order31.22200.00%
Burglary10.910.00%
Vehicle crime10.300.00%
Other crime10.30-50.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2116.1590.91%
Violence and sexual offences206.4053.85%
Criminal damage and arson36.10-40.00%
Other theft30.91200.00%
Other crime20.910.00%
Shoplifting20.61100.00%
Vehicle crime10.61-50.00%
Public order10.30-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1311.8985.71%
Anti-social behaviour113.96120.00%
Criminal damage and arson53.35400.00%
Vehicle crime21.520.00%
Drugs20.61100.00%
Public order20.610.00%
Burglary10.610.00%
Other theft10.30-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.300.00%
Shoplifting10.300.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.40-41.67%
Anti-social behaviour52.13-66.67%
Other theft41.52300.00%
Public order21.220.00%
Possession of weapons10.610.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.30-50.00%
Drugs10.30-50.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1512.1950.00%
Violence and sexual offences124.570.00%
Shoplifting33.66200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.91100.00%
Drugs20.61100.00%
Public order20.61-50.00%
Burglary10.61-50.00%
Other crime10.300.00%
Other theft10.300.00%
Theft from the person10.300.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1210.06-42.86%
Anti-social behaviour103.66-9.09%
Public order43.05-33.33%
Burglary21.22100.00%
Theft from the person10.610.00%
Shoplifting10.300.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.300.00%
Drugs10.300.00%
Other theft10.30-75.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2113.4123.53%
Anti-social behaviour116.4057.14%
Public order63.35100.00%
Other theft41.8333.33%
Burglary11.22-50.00%
Robbery10.300.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1711.580.00%
Anti-social behaviour75.180.00%
Other theft32.130.00%
Public order30.910.00%
Shoplifting20.910.00%
Burglary20.610.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.610.00%
Vehicle crime10.610.00%
Bicycle theft10.300.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 34 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 140 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.67 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20245
July 202411
June 202414
May 202421
April 202421
March 202411
February 20245
January 202415
December 202310
November 202311
October 20237

A total of 195 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202415
July 202421
June 202422
May 202419
April 202420
March 202413
February 20247
January 202412
December 202312
November 202321
October 202317

A total of 25 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20243
June 20241
May 20244
April 20243
March 20245
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
October 20232

A total of 36 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
July 20243
June 20243
May 20243
April 20241
March 20242
February 20242
January 20242
December 20234
November 20236
October 20233

A total of 10 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
June 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231

A total of 6 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
October 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20242
March 20241
February 20241

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

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20242
January 20241

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

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20242
June 20242
May 20244
April 20242
March 20241
January 20243
December 20231
October 20232

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

MonthCount
July 20242
October 20231

A total of 2 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.

MonthCount
June 20241
November 20231

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
March 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total18
    Violence and sexual offences11
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Marina Drive
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 3. Greenway
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Aysgarth Avenue
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Raleigh Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 6. Green Drive
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. South Grove
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Meadowfield
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Martinfield
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 10. Gatesgarth Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Heversham Avenue
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 12. Castle Mount
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1