Crime Rate in Deepdale: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Deepdale

The total recorded crimes in Deepdale, Preston, UK in May 2025 are around 144 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Deepdale crime rate of 3.30 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (64) incidents (113.33% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (35) incidents (12.90% increase)
  • Drugs: (9) incidents (80.00% increase)
Deepdale Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 14
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 7
  • Cam Street with total crimes: 6

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 May 2025 the Deepdale has recorded 144 crimes with crime rate of 3.30 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Deepdale)CrimesRank (Deepdale)CrimesRank (Deepdale)
City Centre569 16,637 15,945 1
St Matthew's224 22,431 22,366 2
Plungington173 32,341 32,251 3
Ashton125 51,620 51,683 5
Ribbleton114 71,380 81,385 6
Brookfield120 61,481 61,200 7
Ingol & Cottam103 91,390 71,149 9
Fishwick & Frenchwood107 81,232 91,162 8
Lea & Larches85 11876 10833 10
Sharoe Green88 10847 11723 11
Garrison53 13829 12668 12
Preston Rural East67 12725 13538 14
Cadley50 15711 14629 13
Preston Rural North51 14377 16263 16
Greyfriars44 16493 15382 15

Deepdale Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 42 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 38 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (76 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (58 cases).

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (56 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (28 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 532 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 40.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 76 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202564
April 202530
March 202553
February 202542
January 202522
December 202433
November 202431
October 202434
September 202443
August 202434
July 202442
June 202476
May 202428

A total of 73 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20253
March 20257
February 20253
January 20252
December 20248
November 20245
October 20244
September 20243
August 20247
July 20245
June 202418
May 20244

A total of 585 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 45.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 65 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202535
April 202531
March 202552
February 202552
January 202537
December 202435
November 202441
October 202465
September 202435
August 202450
July 202438
June 202458
May 202456

A total of 13 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20252
March 20251
November 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 49 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.45 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 20255
March 20253
February 20256
January 20254
December 20242
November 20247
October 20242
September 20243
August 20243
May 20245

A total of 41 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.73 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
March 20253
February 20254
January 20252
December 20242
October 20241
September 20246
August 20244
July 20243
June 20248
May 20245

A total of 83 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.38 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 202510
March 202510
February 20258
January 20254
December 20243
November 20243
October 20244
September 20246
August 20245
July 20247
June 202410
May 20249

A total of 87 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.69 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20255
March 20256
February 20256
January 20255
December 20247
November 20246
October 20244
September 20249
August 20246
July 202410
June 202412
May 20246

A total of 133 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.23 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20256
March 20258
February 20257
January 20254
December 202412
November 20245
October 202415
September 20246
August 20247
July 202416
June 202422
May 202419

A total of 144 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 202510
March 202513
February 20257
January 202513
December 20247
November 20247
October 202411
September 202412
August 20248
July 20248
June 202430
May 202412

A total of 22 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20253
January 20251
December 20245
November 20241
October 20242
September 20242
July 20241
May 20243

A total of 7 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 72 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.55 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20256
March 20251
February 20251
January 20254
December 20249
October 20247
September 20246
August 202414
July 20246
June 202412
May 20246

A total of 16 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

High Crime Locations Deepdale in May 2025

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

1. Parking Area (Map)
Total14
Violence and sexual offences8
Anti-social behaviour3
Drugs1
Other theft1
Possession of weapons1
2. Shopping Area (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour4
Bicycle theft2
Public order1
3. Cam Street (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
Other crime1
Public order1
4. St Philip'S Road (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences4
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
5. Penguin Street (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
Possession of weapons1
6. Charnock Fold (Map)
Total5
Drugs2
Other theft1
Theft from the person1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Milner Street (Map)
Total5
Shoplifting2
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
8. Church Court (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4
9. Clifton Crescent (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour1
Other crime1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Supermarket (Map)
Total4
Shoplifting2
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1

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