Crime Rate in Cadley: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Cadley

The total recorded crimes in Cadley, Preston, UK in March 2025 are around 37 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Cadley crime rate of 1.62 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Cadley, encompassing approximately 22,849 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (-20.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (8) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (8) incidents (-60.00% decrease)
Cadley Crime Hotspots

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

  • Cintra Avenue with total crimes: 3
  • Worden Road with total crimes: 2
  • Lower Greenfield with total crimes: 2

How safe is Cadley?

To understand the safety of Cadley, we need to analyze Cadley crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Preston:

    • In 2024, Cadley demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Preston average, with 711 crimes compared to 1568.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Cadley recorded fewer crimes than 13 out of 15 other cities.

    • In 2023, Cadley had fewer crimes than the Preston average, with 629 crimes compared to 1,434. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Cadley recorded fewer crimes than 12 out of 15 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Preston, Cadley has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Negative changes in overall safety.

Cadley Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Cadley has recorded 37 crimes with crime rate of 1.62 ranking 15th out of 15 in the Preston, UK

In 2024, the total Cadley crimes were 711. The crime rate of Cadley in 2024 was 31.12 (year) or 2.59 (month) ranking it 14 dangerous area in the Preston.

In 2023, the total crimes in Cadley were around 629 crimes with yearly crime rate of 27.53 (year) or 2.29 (month) ranking 13 most dangerous area in the Preston.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Preston)CrimesRank (Preston)CrimesRank (Preston)
City Centre501 16,637 15,945 1
St Matthew's162 32,431 22,366 2
Plungington195 22,341 32,251 3
Deepdale159 41,720 41,763 4
Ashton149 51,620 51,683 5
Ribbleton121 71,380 81,385 6
Brookfield139 61,481 61,200 7
Ingol & Cottam101 91,390 71,149 9
Fishwick & Frenchwood113 81,232 91,162 8
Lea & Larches55 13876 10833 10
Sharoe Green76 10847 11723 11
Preston Rural East59 11725 13538 14
Garrison56 12829 12668 12
Greyfriars40 14493 15382 15
Preston Rural North30 16377 16263 16

Cadley Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (8 incidents) and then Other theft showed a substantial number of incidents (8 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 20 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 10 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (17 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (15 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 14 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 11 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (12 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (12 cases).

In October 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (24 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (15 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (15 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (15 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (19 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (14 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 32 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 15 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (52 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (40 cases).

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (23 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (21 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (16 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (13 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 24 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
January 20251
December 20242
November 20242
October 20244
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
June 20248
May 20241

A total of 202 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20258
February 202510
January 202517
December 202414
November 202412
October 202415
September 202415
August 202419
July 202415
June 202440
May 202421
April 202416

A total of 45 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.09 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20253
January 20253
December 20243
November 20244
October 20241
August 20246
July 20245
June 20248
May 20247
April 20242

A total of 35 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20258
February 20252
January 20251
November 20243
October 20242
September 20243
August 20246
July 20243
May 20244
April 20243

A total of 39 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.55 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20252
January 20253
December 20242
October 20242
September 20244
August 20249
July 20241
June 20242
May 20249
April 20244

A total of 48 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.80 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20252
January 20252
October 20245
September 20242
August 20248
July 20249
June 20248
May 20243
April 20247

A total of 11 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
November 20241
October 20242
September 20242
August 20241
April 20242

A total of 239 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 19.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 52 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20258
February 202520
January 202515
December 202411
November 202412
October 202424
September 202415
August 202414
July 202432
June 202452
May 202423
April 202413

A total of 18 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20253
December 20242
November 20241
September 20243
July 20241
June 20244
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
August 20242
July 20241

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
September 20241
May 20241
April 20242

A total of 2 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241
July 20241

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 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
May 20241

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 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

High Crime Locations Cadley in March 2025

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

1. Cintra Avenue (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
2. Worden Road (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Lower Greenfield (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
4. Cantsfield Avenue (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other crime1
5. Abbott Croft (Map)
Total2
Other theft2
6. Linton Street (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Plungington Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
8. Royal Drive (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
9. St. Michaels Close (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
10. Douglas Road (Map)
Total1
Other theft1

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