Crime Rate in Deepdale: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Deepdale

The total recorded crimes in Deepdale, Preston, UK in July 2025 are around 161 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Deepdale crime rate of 3.69 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 Deepdale, encompassing approximately 43,605 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (53) incidents (70.97% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (43) incidents (13.16% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (12) incidents (-7.69% decrease)
Deepdale Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 17
  • Harewood Road with total crimes: 10
  • Milner Street with total crimes: 8

How safe is Deepdale?

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

  • Relative to Preston:

    • In 2024, Deepdale reported a higher crime volume than the Preston average, with 1,720 crimes compared to 1,568. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Deepdale witnessed more crimes than 12 out of 15 other areas in the Preston.

    • In 2023, Deepdale experienced a greater number of crimes than the Preston average, with 1,763 crimes compared to 1,434. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Deepdale witnessed more crimes than 12 out of 15 other areas in the Preston.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Preston, Deepdale has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

Deepdale Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Deepdale has recorded 161 crimes with crime rate of 3.69 ranking 4th out of 15 in the Preston, UK

In 2024, the total Deepdale crimes were 1,720. The crime rate of Deepdale in 2024 was 39.44 (year) or 3.29 (month) ranking it 4 dangerous area in the Preston.

In 2023, the total crimes in Deepdale were around 1,763 crimes with yearly crime rate of 40.43 (year) or 3.37 (month) ranking 4 most dangerous area in the Preston.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Deepdale)CrimesRank (Deepdale)CrimesRank (Deepdale)
City Centre489 16,637 15,945 1
St Matthew's221 22,431 22,366 2
Plungington148 52,341 32,251 3
Brookfield177 31,481 61,200 7
Ashton136 71,620 51,683 5
Ribbleton137 61,380 81,385 6
Ingol & Cottam112 81,390 71,149 9
Fishwick & Frenchwood84 121,232 91,162 8
Preston Rural East106 9725 13538 14
Lea & Larches95 11876 10833 10
Sharoe Green99 10847 11723 11
Garrison48 14829 12668 12
Cadley58 13711 14629 13
Greyfriars36 16493 15382 15
Preston Rural North39 15377 16263 16

Deepdale Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 53 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 43 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (38 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (31 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (64 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (35 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (31 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (30 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (53 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (52 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 52 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 42 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (37 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (22 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 35 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 33 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (41 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (31 cases).

In October 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (65 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (34 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (43 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (35 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (50 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (34 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 517 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 43.08 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 65 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202553
June 202531
May 202535
April 202531
March 202552
February 202552
January 202537
December 202435
November 202441
October 202465
September 202435
August 202450

A total of 467 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 38.92 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 64 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202543
June 202538
May 202564
April 202530
March 202553
February 202542
January 202522
December 202433
November 202431
October 202434
September 202443
August 202434

A total of 119 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.92 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202512
June 202513
May 20256
April 202510
March 202513
February 20257
January 202513
December 20247
November 20247
October 202411
September 202412
August 20248

A total of 51 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.25 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20251
May 20254
April 20253
March 20257
February 20253
January 20252
December 20248
November 20245
October 20244
September 20243
August 20247

A total of 31 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.44 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
May 20253
March 20253
February 20254
January 20252
December 20242
October 20241
September 20246
August 20244

A total of 68 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.67 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20255
May 20254
April 202510
March 202510
February 20258
January 20254
December 20243
November 20243
October 20244
September 20246
August 20245

A total of 50 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.17 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20251
May 20259
April 20255
March 20253
February 20256
January 20254
December 20242
November 20247
October 20242
September 20243
August 20243

A total of 75 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.25 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202510
June 20256
May 20255
April 20255
March 20256
February 20256
January 20255
December 20247
November 20246
October 20244
September 20249
August 20246

A total of 92 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.67 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 20258
May 20256
April 20256
March 20258
February 20257
January 20254
December 202412
November 20245
October 202415
September 20246
August 20247

A total of 24 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20253
May 20254
April 20253
January 20251
December 20245
November 20241
October 20242
September 20242

A total of 54 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.40 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20253
April 20256
March 20251
February 20251
January 20254
December 20249
October 20247
September 20246
August 202414

A total of 19 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20253
April 20252
March 20252
February 20251
January 20251
September 20243
August 20242

A total of 9 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
May 20251
February 20251
January 20252
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 9 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20253
April 20252
March 20251
November 20241
August 20241

High Crime Locations Deepdale in July 2025

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

1. Shopping Area (Map)
Total17
Anti-social behaviour6
Shoplifting3
Public order2
Robbery2
Violence and sexual offences2
Bicycle theft1
Burglary1
2. Harewood Road (Map)
Total10
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences3
Public order2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
3. Milner Street (Map)
Total8
Anti-social behaviour5
Theft from the person1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Parking Area (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson1
Robbery1
5. Rose Lane (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour4
Violence and sexual offences3
6. Kenmure Place (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Possession of weapons1
7. Shopping Area (Map)
Total6
Shoplifting3
Bicycle theft1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Butler Place (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences3
9. Clifton Crescent (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour4
Drugs1
10. Petrol Station (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1

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