PR5 4AX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PR5 4AX

PR5 4AX, South Ribble has recorded a total of 9 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 13.91 per 1,000 population. This PR5 4AX crime rate stands in contrast to the broader PR5 postcode area, which has experienced 583 crimes and a crime rate of 8.95 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this PR5 4AX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PR5 4AX, encompassing approximately 646 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the PR5 4AX area, explore the PR5 4AX Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (1) incidents (-66.67% decrease)

PR5 4AX Crime Hotspots

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

  • Capitol Way with total crimes: 3
  • Beechwood Avenue with total crimes: 1
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 1

PR5 4AX Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 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 offences413.91300.00%
Anti-social behaviour26.18-33.33%
Shoplifting13.09-66.67%
Vehicle crime11.55-50.00%
Other theft11.55-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting323.18-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour34.64-57.14%
Vehicle crime24.640.00%
Other theft23.090.00%
Burglary13.090.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.550.00%
Robbery11.550.00%
Theft from the person11.550.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.55-50.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour734.0040.00%
Shoplifting610.82-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson29.270.00%
Other theft23.090.00%
Public order23.090.00%
Violence and sexual offences13.09-66.67%
Possession of weapons11.550.00%
Robbery11.550.00%

In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1543.2825.00%
Anti-social behaviour523.18-44.44%
Violence and sexual offences37.73-70.00%
Other theft24.64100.00%
Other crime13.090.00%
Possession of weapons11.550.00%
Robbery11.550.00%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1268.01-7.69%
Violence and sexual offences1018.55150.00%
Anti-social behaviour915.460.00%
Public order413.91300.00%
Bicycle theft36.180.00%
Vehicle crime24.640.00%
Other theft13.090.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.550.00%
Robbery11.550.00%
Drugs11.550.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1349.46160.00%
Anti-social behaviour920.0912.50%
Violence and sexual offences413.91-20.00%
Vehicle crime26.180.00%
Criminal damage and arson13.09-66.67%
Theft from the person11.550.00%
Public order11.55-50.00%
Other theft11.550.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour840.1960.00%
Shoplifting512.36-16.67%
Violence and sexual offences57.7325.00%
Criminal damage and arson37.730.00%
Public order24.64100.00%
Possession of weapons13.090.00%
Bicycle theft11.550.00%
Other theft11.550.00%

In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting627.82-45.45%
Anti-social behaviour59.27-28.57%
Violence and sexual offences47.73-55.56%
Public order16.18-50.00%
Possession of weapons11.550.00%
Other theft11.550.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1152.55120.00%
Violence and sexual offences917.00800.00%
Anti-social behaviour713.9175.00%
Criminal damage and arson210.820.00%
Public order23.090.00%
Drugs13.090.00%
Other crime11.550.00%
Other theft11.55-50.00%

In December 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting527.82-75.00%
Anti-social behaviour47.73-20.00%
Other theft26.180.00%
Public order23.090.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.090.00%
Violence and sexual offences13.09-75.00%
Theft from the person11.550.00%
Vehicle crime11.55-50.00%

In November 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2054.100.00%
Anti-social behaviour530.910.00%
Violence and sexual offences47.730.00%
Bicycle theft26.180.00%
Public order23.090.00%
Vehicle crime23.090.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 46 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.18 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
July 20241
June 20243
May 202410
April 20244
March 20245
February 20244
January 20249
December 20231
November 20234

A total of 64 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.82 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20247
June 20245
May 20249
April 20249
March 20248
February 20245
January 20247
December 20234
November 20235

A total of 97 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.82 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20246
June 202415
May 202412
April 202413
March 20245
February 20246
January 202411
December 20235
November 202320

A total of 10 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
May 20242
April 20242
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 14 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232

A total of 1 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241
December 20231

A total of 12 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20243
January 20242
December 20232

A total of 16 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
May 20244
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20232

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 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
June 20241
March 20241
February 20241

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 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
January 20241

A total of 6 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20243
March 20241
November 20232

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
January 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the PR5 4AX postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Capitol Way
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Beechwood Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Supermarket
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Edward Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 6. Mill Lane
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Butcher Brow
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1