SPRUCE CLOSE, PR2 9WB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PR2 9WB

SPRUCE CLOSE, PR2 9WB, Preston has recorded a total of 9 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.25 per 1,000 population. This PR2 9WB 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 9WB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PR2 9WB, encompassing approximately 878 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (1) incidents (-66.67% decrease)

PR2 9WB Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 3
  • Larchgate with total crimes: 1
  • Pittman Way with total crimes: 1

SPRUCE CLOSE, PR2 9WB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences310.250.00%
Other theft23.420.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.28-66.67%
Shoplifting11.140.00%
Drugs11.14-50.00%
Burglary11.140.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour39.110.00%
Drugs23.42100.00%
Bicycle theft12.280.00%
Public order11.140.00%
Burglary11.140.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences412.52300.00%
Anti-social behaviour34.5550.00%
Shoplifting23.42-33.33%
Drugs12.280.00%
Other theft11.140.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting312.52200.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.42-33.33%
Burglary22.280.00%
Bicycle theft12.280.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.140.00%
Other theft11.140.00%
Public order11.140.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour36.83200.00%
Criminal damage and arson13.420.00%
Shoplifting11.140.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.140.00%

In April 2024, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary24.550.00%
Drugs12.280.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.14-80.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour518.22150.00%
Violence and sexual offences55.6925.00%
Criminal damage and arson45.690.00%
Shoplifting14.550.00%
Public order11.140.00%

In February 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 offences49.11300.00%
Anti-social behaviour24.550.00%
Drugs12.280.00%
Other crime11.140.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour27.97-33.33%
Drugs12.280.00%
Other theft11.140.00%
Public order11.140.00%
Burglary11.14-83.33%
Violence and sexual offences11.140.00%

In December 2023, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary617.08500.00%
Vehicle crime46.830.00%
Anti-social behaviour34.550.00%
Other theft13.420.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.140.00%

In November 2023, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary11.140.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour26.830.00%
Vehicle crime22.280.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.280.00%
Other theft11.140.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 27 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.45 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20243
June 20242
May 20243
April 20241
March 20245
February 20242
January 20242
December 20233
October 20232

A total of 8 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
June 20243
May 20241
March 20241

A total of 20 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20244
June 20241
May 20241
March 20245
February 20244
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241

A total of 7 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 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
June 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 14 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20242
April 20242
January 20241
December 20236
November 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241

A total of 4 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
March 20241
January 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 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
March 20244
October 20231

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

MonthCount
February 20241

A total of 6 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20234
October 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Larchgate
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Pittman Way
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 4. Danvers Way
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 5. Ladybank Avenue
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 6. Middleton Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Caxton Road
    Total1
    Burglary1