PR4 0NW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PR4 0NW

PR4 0NW, Preston has recorded a total of 54 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 40.95 per 1,000 population. This PR4 0NW crime rate stands in contrast to the broader PR4 postcode area, which has experienced 361 crimes and a crime rate of 5.49 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this PR4 0NW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PR4 0NW, encompassing approximately 1318 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Vehicle crime: (18) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (14) incidents (-6.67% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (60.00% increase)

PR4 0NW Crime Hotspots

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

  • Dunnock Lane with total crimes: 16
  • Canberra Lane with total crimes: 12
  • The Evergreens with total crimes: 5

PR4 0NW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime1840.950.00%
Anti-social behaviour1413.65-6.67%
Violence and sexual offences810.6260.00%
Burglary76.070.00%
Criminal damage and arson25.31100.00%
Other crime21.520.00%
Public order21.520.00%
Bicycle theft11.520.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1520.47114.29%
Violence and sexual offences511.370.00%
Public order23.79100.00%
Other theft21.520.00%
Possession of weapons11.520.00%
Bicycle theft10.760.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.760.00%

In June 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 behaviour715.170.00%
Violence and sexual offences55.31-50.00%
Other crime33.7950.00%
Other theft22.270.00%
Burglary11.520.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.76-80.00%
Public order10.760.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1020.47150.00%
Anti-social behaviour77.5875.00%
Criminal damage and arson55.3166.67%
Vehicle crime23.790.00%
Other crime21.520.00%
Public order11.520.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour48.34-20.00%
Violence and sexual offences43.03-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.030.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences59.8666.67%
Anti-social behaviour53.79150.00%
Other theft23.790.00%
Burglary11.52-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences310.62-62.50%
Criminal damage and arson22.27-50.00%
Burglary21.52100.00%
Other theft21.520.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.52-33.33%
Other crime11.520.00%
Public order10.760.00%
Vehicle crime10.760.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences815.1733.33%
Criminal damage and arson46.07300.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.03-25.00%
Other theft22.270.00%
Public order11.520.00%
Other crime10.760.00%
Burglary10.760.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences69.8620.00%
Anti-social behaviour44.55100.00%
Public order13.030.00%
Burglary10.760.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.76-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences58.34-44.44%
Criminal damage and arson33.79-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.27-66.67%
Other theft11.520.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences916.68200.00%
Anti-social behaviour66.82100.00%
Criminal damage and arson54.55150.00%
Bicycle theft13.790.00%
Other theft10.760.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour37.58-25.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.27-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.27-71.43%
Burglary11.520.00%
Other theft10.76-75.00%

In August 2023, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson716.680.00%
Violence and sexual offences65.310.00%
Anti-social behaviour44.550.00%
Other theft43.030.00%
Vehicle crime13.030.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 22 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202418
May 20242
February 20241
August 20231

A total of 14 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20247
June 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231
September 20231

A total of 76 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.85 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202414
July 202415
June 20247
May 20247
April 20244
March 20245
February 20242
January 20243
December 20234
November 20232
October 20236
September 20233
August 20234

A total of 36 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
June 20241
May 20245
April 20243
February 20242
January 20244
December 20231
November 20233
October 20235
September 20232
August 20237

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20243
May 20242
February 20241
January 20241

A total of 9 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 77 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.92 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20248
July 20245
June 20245
May 202410
April 20244
March 20245
February 20243
January 20248
December 20236
November 20235
October 20239
September 20233
August 20236

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 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
July 20241
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 17 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20242
March 20242
February 20242
January 20242
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231
August 20234

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Dunnock Lane
    Total16
    Vehicle crime7
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Bicycle theft1
    Other crime1
    Public order1
  • 2. Canberra Lane
    Total12
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Public order1
  • 3. The Evergreens
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Vehicle crime2
    Burglary1
  • 4. Millersgate
    Total4
    Burglary2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 5. Crosier Walk
    Total3
    Burglary3
  • 6. Coleridge Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 7. Parking Area
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Tom Benson Way
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Cherry Tree Drive
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Outgate Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Finch Lane
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Siskin Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Greenfinch Avenue
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. Cottam Way
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. The Gables
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1