THE VILLAS, PR4 0LS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PR4 0LS

THE VILLAS, PR4 0LS, Preston has recorded a total of 15 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.53 per 1,000 population. This PR4 0LS crime rate stands in contrast to the broader PR4 postcode area, which has experienced 358 crimes and a crime rate of 5.44 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this PR4 0LS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PR4 0LS, encompassing approximately 1758 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the PR4 0LS area, explore the PR4 0LS Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (9) incidents (28.57% increase)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

PR4 0LS Crime Hotspots

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

  • The Evergreens with total crimes: 5
  • Sandyfields with total crimes: 2
  • Hereford Grove with total crimes: 2

THE VILLAS, PR4 0LS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour98.5328.57%
Other theft25.120.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.140.00%
Shoplifting11.14-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.570.00%

In August 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime814.21300.00%
Anti-social behaviour74.55-36.36%
Burglary53.98400.00%
Shoplifting42.840.00%
Robbery12.270.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1112.5122.22%
Shoplifting46.25100.00%
Vehicle crime22.27100.00%
Bicycle theft21.140.00%
Other theft11.14-80.00%
Burglary10.570.00%
Possession of weapons10.570.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour914.21200.00%
Other theft55.12400.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.84100.00%
Bicycle theft21.140.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.14100.00%
Shoplifting21.140.00%
Vehicle crime11.140.00%
Robbery10.570.00%
Other crime10.570.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour34.550.00%
Shoplifting21.71-33.33%
Other theft11.140.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.570.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.570.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting33.410.00%
Other theft11.710.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.57-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.570.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour35.69200.00%
Shoplifting31.71-25.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.71100.00%
Public order11.140.00%
Burglary10.570.00%

In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting44.55-33.33%
Violence and sexual offences12.27-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.570.00%
Burglary10.570.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.570.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting65.69500.00%
Violence and sexual offences23.41100.00%
Other theft11.140.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.57-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour22.840.00%
Public order11.140.00%
Shoplifting10.57-75.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.570.00%

In November 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting42.8433.33%
Violence and sexual offences12.27-83.33%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66.82500.00%
Shoplifting33.41200.00%
Bicycle theft11.710.00%
Public order10.570.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.57-66.67%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour34.550.00%
Burglary21.710.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.140.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.570.00%
Shoplifting10.570.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 50 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.55 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20247
July 202411
June 20249
May 20243
March 20243
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 11 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
June 20245
May 20241
April 20241
January 20241

A total of 20 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.82 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20236
September 20231

A total of 38 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.92 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
July 20244
June 20242
May 20242
April 20243
March 20243
February 20244
January 20246
December 20231
November 20234
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 7 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241
September 20231

A total of 11 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20248
July 20242
June 20241

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20241
March 20241
February 20241
September 20232

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20242
October 20231

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 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

A total of 1 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241

A total of 3 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
December 20231
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the PR4 0LS postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. The Evergreens
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Sandyfields
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Hereford Grove
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 4. Rosewood
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 5. Greenmead Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Wiltshire Mews
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 7. Haydocks Lane
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. Valentines Meadow
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1