February 2026 Source: Police.uk
PR9 Crime Intelligence Report
PR9 recorded 239 crimes in February 2026, equating to a crime rate of 5.51 per 1,000 residents. Crime has increased by 17.7% compared to the previous month. Year-on-year, crime levels are 21.3% higher.
Data Sources:Police.ukONS Census 2021HM Land Registry Period: February 2026 • Updated monthly
Total Crimes
239trending_up +17.7% vs last month
Crime Rate
5.51per 1k
Moderate Active Postcodes
1,298
Within PR9 district
West Lancashire
43,376
Estimated population
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Incident Distribution
Top Locations| Location Reference | Crime Breakdown | Primary Count |
|---|---|---|
| Stanley Street Map | total: 8 Anti-social behaviour: 3 Other theft: 2 | 8 |
| Kensington Road Map | total: 7 Violence and sexual offences: 5 Criminal damage and arson: 1 | 7 |
| Albert Place Map | total: 7 Violence and sexual offences: 3 Anti-social behaviour: 2 | 7 |
| Booth Street Map | total: 7 Violence and sexual offences: 4 Other theft: 2 | 7 |
| St Michael'S Close Map | total: 6 Violence and sexual offences: 3 Anti-social behaviour: 1 | 6 |
| Kingfisher Court Map | total: 6 Violence and sexual offences: 6 | 6 |
| Preesall Close Map | total: 5 Violence and sexual offences: 4 Anti-social behaviour: 1 | 5 |
| Gordon Avenue Map | total: 5 Violence and sexual offences: 5 | 5 |
| Shopping Area Map | total: 5 Shoplifting: 2 Anti-social behaviour: 1 | 5 |
| Helston Close Map | total: 4 Violence and sexual offences: 2 Other crime: 1 | 4 |
Crime Breakdown
February 2026Violence & Sexual Offences
114
47.7%
Anti-social Behaviour
27
11.3%
Drug Offences
24
10.0%
Public Order
21
8.8%
Other Theft
17
7.1%
Criminal Damage & Arson
16
6.7%
Shoplifting
7
2.9%
Vehicle Crime
3
1.3%
Other Crime
3
1.3%
Burglary
3
1.3%
Weapons Possession
2
0.8%
Theft from Person
1
0.4%
Bicycle Theft
1
0.4%
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Month-on-Monthtrending_up +17.7%
Year-on-Yeartrending_up +21.3%
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