Crime Rate in Fishwick & Frenchwood: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Fishwick & Frenchwood

The total recorded crimes in Fishwick & Frenchwood, Preston, UK in July 2025 are around 84 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Fishwick & Frenchwood crime rate of 3.02 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 Fishwick & Frenchwood, encompassing approximately 27,848 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (30) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (23) incidents (-36.11% decrease)
  • Other crime: (5) incidents (25.00% increase)
Fishwick & Frenchwood Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 6
  • Cromford Walk with total crimes: 5
  • New Hall Lane with total crimes: 4

How safe is Fishwick & Frenchwood?

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

  • Relative to Preston:

    • In 2024, Fishwick & Frenchwood demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Preston average, with 1232 crimes compared to 1568.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Fishwick & Frenchwood recorded fewer crimes than 8 out of 15 other areas in the Preston.

    • In 2023, Fishwick & Frenchwood had fewer crimes than the Preston average, with 1,162 crimes compared to 1,434. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Furthermore, Fishwick & Frenchwood witnessed more crimes than 8 out of 15 other areas in the Preston.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Fishwick & Frenchwood Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Fishwick & Frenchwood has recorded 84 crimes with crime rate of 3.02 ranking 12th out of 15 in the Preston, UK

In 2024, the total Fishwick & Frenchwood crimes were 1,232. The crime rate of Fishwick & Frenchwood in 2024 was 44.24 (year) or 3.69 (month) ranking it 9 dangerous area in the Preston.

In 2023, the total crimes in Fishwick & Frenchwood were around 1,162 crimes with yearly crime rate of 41.73 (year) or 3.48 (month) ranking 8 most dangerous area in the Preston.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Fishwick & Frenchwood)CrimesRank (Fishwick & Frenchwood)CrimesRank (Fishwick & Frenchwood)
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
Deepdale161 41,720 41,763 4
Ashton136 71,620 51,683 5
Ribbleton137 61,380 81,385 6
Ingol & Cottam112 81,390 71,149 9
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

Fishwick & Frenchwood Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 30 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 23 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (36 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (30 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (46 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (17 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (35 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (21 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (43 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (31 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 31 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 26 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (40 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (20 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 36 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 25 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (37 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (21 cases).

In October 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (44 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (25 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (35 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (30 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (31 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (31 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 357 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 29.75 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202530
June 202530
May 202517
April 202535
March 202543
February 202531
January 202520
December 202425
November 202421
October 202444
September 202430
August 202431

A total of 40 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.64 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20254
May 20254
April 20255
February 20251
January 20258
December 20242
November 20242
October 20243
September 20244
August 20242

A total of 53 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.42 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20255
May 20256
April 20257
March 20255
February 20252
January 20253
December 20245
November 20242
October 20246
September 20243
August 20244

A total of 387 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 32.25 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202523
June 202536
May 202546
April 202521
March 202531
February 202526
January 202540
December 202436
November 202437
October 202425
September 202435
August 202431

A total of 68 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.67 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20256
May 20257
April 20253
March 202511
February 20253
January 20255
December 20242
November 20245
October 20246
September 20249
August 20246

A total of 77 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.42 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 202510
May 20258
April 20259
March 20255
February 20253
January 202510
December 20247
November 20244
October 20245
September 20245
August 20248

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20251
March 20251
October 20241
August 20241

A total of 15 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
April 20252
March 20251
February 20252
January 20255
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241

A total of 39 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20253
May 20254
April 20254
March 20255
February 20252
January 20253
December 20243
November 20245
October 20244
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 25 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20253
May 20252
April 20253
March 20254
February 20253
December 20242
October 20241
September 20241
August 20242

A total of 47 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.92 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20253
May 20254
April 20254
March 20256
February 20256
January 20255
December 20243
November 20242
October 20244
September 20243
August 20245

A total of 35 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.18 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20253
May 20255
April 20254
March 20251
February 20253
January 20252
December 20245
November 20241
October 20242
September 20242
August 20247

A total of 7 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
May 20253
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
December 20241
September 20241
August 20241

High Crime Locations Fishwick & Frenchwood in July 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total6
Public order2
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Cromford Walk (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour5
3. New Hall Lane (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Robbery1
4. Waldon Street (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Cave Street (Map)
Total4
Possession of weapons2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Rutland Street (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson1
7. Redmayne Street (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Other crime1
Vehicle crime1
8. Ruskin Street (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Braddon Street (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
10. Warbury Street (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1

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