Crime Rate in Fishwick & Frenchwood: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Fishwick & Frenchwood

The total recorded crimes in Fishwick & Frenchwood, Preston, UK in May 2025 are around 107 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Fishwick & Frenchwood crime rate of 3.84 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (46) incidents (119.05% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (17) incidents (-51.43% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (8) incidents (-11.11% decrease)
Fishwick & Frenchwood Crime Hotspots

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

  • Church Avenue with total crimes: 6
  • Ashleigh Street with total crimes: 5
  • A59 with total crimes: 5

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 May 2025 the Fishwick & Frenchwood has recorded 107 crimes with crime rate of 3.84 ranking 8th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Fishwick & Frenchwood)CrimesRank (Fishwick & Frenchwood)CrimesRank (Fishwick & Frenchwood)
City Centre569 16,637 15,945 1
St Matthew's224 22,431 22,366 2
Plungington173 32,341 32,251 3
Deepdale144 41,720 41,763 4
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
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

Fishwick & Frenchwood Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

July 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 42 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 24 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 (60 cases).

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (30 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (29 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 67 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.15 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20254
March 20256
February 20256
January 20255
December 20243
November 20242
October 20244
September 20243
August 20245
July 20246
June 202414
May 20245

A total of 64 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20257
March 20255
February 20252
January 20253
December 20245
November 20242
October 20246
September 20243
August 20244
July 20244
June 202414
May 20243

A total of 8 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
July 20242

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20251
October 20241
August 20241
May 20241

A total of 98 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.54 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 20259
March 20255
February 20253
January 202510
December 20247
November 20244
October 20245
September 20245
August 20248
July 202415
June 202412
May 20247

A total of 457 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 35.15 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 76 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202546
April 202521
March 202531
February 202526
January 202540
December 202436
November 202437
October 202425
September 202435
August 202431
July 202424
June 202476
May 202429

A total of 42 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

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

A total of 429 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 33.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 60 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202517
April 202535
March 202543
February 202531
January 202520
December 202425
November 202421
October 202444
September 202430
August 202431
July 202442
June 202460
May 202430

A total of 46 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.83 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20254
March 20251
February 20253
January 20252
December 20245
November 20241
October 20242
September 20242
August 20247
July 20246
May 20248

A total of 21 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 68 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.23 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20253
March 202511
February 20253
January 20255
December 20242
November 20245
October 20246
September 20249
August 20246
July 20244
June 20242
May 20245

A total of 36 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20254
March 20255
February 20252
January 20253
December 20243
November 20245
October 20244
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
May 20242

A total of 14 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 5 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 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
July 20241

High Crime Locations Fishwick & Frenchwood in May 2025

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

1. Church Avenue (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences5
Vehicle crime1
2. Ashleigh Street (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour3
Other crime1
Public order1
3. A59 (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour4
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Adelaide Street (Map)
Total4
Vehicle crime2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Ruskin Street (Map)
Total3
Bicycle theft1
Other theft1
Robbery1
6. Oakenhead Street (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Nevett Street (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Possession of weapons1
8. Leek Street (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
9. Hawarden Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
10. Walton View (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Public order1

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