WATKIN LANE, PR5 5HB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PR5 5HB

WATKIN LANE, PR5 5HB, South Ribble has recorded a total of 14 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.28 per 1,000 population. This PR5 5HB 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 5HB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PR5 5HB, encompassing approximately 2229 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (25.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (-42.86% decrease)
  • Burglary: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

PR5 5HB Crime Hotspots

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

  • Princess Street with total crimes: 3
  • Pages Court with total crimes: 2
  • Highgale Gardens with total crimes: 2

WATKIN LANE, PR5 5HB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour56.2825.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.24-42.86%
Burglary21.790.00%
Other theft10.90-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.450.00%
Drugs10.450.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences78.0840.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.14-42.86%
Vehicle crime31.790.00%
Other theft21.350.00%
Other crime10.900.00%
Public order10.450.00%

In July 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 behaviour76.28133.33%
Violence and sexual offences53.140.00%
Public order12.240.00%
Other crime10.450.00%

In June 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 offences54.93-37.50%
Anti-social behaviour32.240.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.350.00%
Public order10.900.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.28700.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.5950.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.35-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.900.00%

In April 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson33.59200.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.35-77.78%
Other theft10.900.00%
Other crime10.450.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.45-88.89%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences98.97-10.00%
Anti-social behaviour94.04200.00%
Bicycle theft14.040.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.450.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences108.0842.86%
Anti-social behaviour34.490.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.35-66.67%
Public order10.45-66.67%
Other crime10.450.00%
Burglary10.450.00%
Other theft10.450.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.28-41.67%
Public order33.140.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.3550.00%
Burglary11.35-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences128.52140.00%
Drugs25.380.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.90100.00%
Burglary20.900.00%
Shoplifting10.900.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences56.28-37.50%
Anti-social behaviour22.24-60.00%
Other theft20.900.00%
Vehicle crime20.900.00%
Possession of weapons10.900.00%
Public order10.450.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.450.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.730.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.590.00%
Burglary12.240.00%
Other crime10.450.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 7 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 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
April 20241
February 20241
November 20232

A total of 43 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.30 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20244
July 20247
June 20243
May 20243
April 20242
March 20249
February 20243
November 20232
October 20235

A total of 81 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.75 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20247
July 20245
June 20245
May 20248
April 20241
March 20249
February 202410
January 20247
December 202312
November 20235
October 20238

A total of 16 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20242
May 20242
April 20243
March 20241
February 20241
January 20243
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
December 20232

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
October 20231

A total of 6 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
May 20241
November 20232

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
April 20241
February 20241
October 20231

A total of 8 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
February 20241
January 20243
November 20231

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

MonthCount
March 20241

A total of 1 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the PR5 5HB postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Princess Street
    Total3
    Burglary2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 2. Pages Court
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 3. Highgale Gardens
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Westfield
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 5. Lord'S Avenue
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 6. Rosemeade Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Victoria Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. King Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Fairfield Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1