BIRCHWOOD DRIVE, PR2 9UJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PR2 9UJ

BIRCHWOOD DRIVE, PR2 9UJ, Preston has recorded a total of 15 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.83 per 1,000 population. This PR2 9UJ 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 9UJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PR2 9UJ, encompassing approximately 3103 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (66.67% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (-71.43% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

PR2 9UJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hazelmere Road with total crimes: 3
  • Menai Drive with total crimes: 3
  • Greenway with total crimes: 3

BIRCHWOOD DRIVE, PR2 9UJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences104.8366.67%
Anti-social behaviour43.22-71.43%
Vehicle crime11.290.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour148.380.00%
Violence and sexual offences64.510.00%
Burglary21.930.00%
Public order10.640.00%
Other crime10.320.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.320.00%
Vehicle crime10.32-66.67%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour148.0640.00%
Violence and sexual offences64.51100.00%
Vehicle crime31.930.00%
Other crime10.970.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.32-66.67%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour106.1242.86%
Criminal damage and arson33.22200.00%
Violence and sexual offences30.97-40.00%
Public order20.970.00%
Drugs10.640.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour75.4840.00%
Violence and sexual offences52.26400.00%
Burglary21.610.00%
Vehicle crime10.640.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.32-50.00%
Other crime10.320.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour53.8766.67%
Burglary21.610.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.640.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.64-80.00%
Drugs10.320.00%
Other crime10.320.00%

In March 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 offences52.90400.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.61-50.00%
Other crime10.970.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour63.2250.00%
Burglary21.93-33.33%
Drugs10.640.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.32-66.67%

In January 2024, 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 behaviour44.19-42.86%
Violence and sexual offences31.2950.00%
Burglary30.9750.00%
Other theft20.970.00%
Drugs10.64-50.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour77.0975.00%
Vehicle crime52.26400.00%
Drugs21.610.00%
Other crime20.640.00%
Burglary20.640.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.640.00%
Public order20.640.00%

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 behaviour42.58-33.33%
Violence and sexual offences21.29-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.640.00%
Other theft10.320.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour64.510.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.930.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.290.00%
Public order10.640.00%
Other theft10.320.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 48 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20246
July 20246
June 20243
May 20245
April 20241
March 20245
February 20241
January 20243
December 20232
November 20232
October 20234

A total of 12 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20243
May 20241
December 20235
November 20231

A total of 84 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 202414
July 202414
June 202410
May 20247
April 20245
March 20243
February 20246
January 20244
December 20237
November 20234
October 20236

A total of 13 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
May 20242
April 20242
February 20242
January 20243
December 20232

A total of 6 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20242
December 20232
October 20231

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
December 20232

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

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20243
May 20241
April 20242
October 20232

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232

A total of 4 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20242
November 20231
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Hazelmere Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 2. Menai Drive
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 3. Greenway
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Marston Moor
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. St Edwards Chase
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Lime Chase
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Old Croft
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Broadway
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. South Grove
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1