Crime Rate in Garrison: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Garrison

The total recorded crimes in Garrison, Preston, UK in May 2025 are around 53 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Garrison crime rate of 3.51 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 Garrison, encompassing approximately 15,098 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (23) incidents (21.05% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (-35.29% decrease)
  • Burglary: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Garrison Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 5
  • Brookfield Avenue with total crimes: 4
  • Teil Green with total crimes: 3

How safe is Garrison?

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

  • Relative to Preston:

    • In 2024, Garrison demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Preston average, with 829 crimes compared to 1568.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Garrison recorded fewer crimes than 11 out of 15 other areas in the Preston.

    • In 2023, Garrison had fewer crimes than the Preston average, with 668 crimes compared to 1,434. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Garrison recorded fewer crimes than 11 out of 15 other areas in the Preston.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Garrison Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Garrison has recorded 53 crimes with crime rate of 3.51 ranking 13th out of 15 in the Preston, UK

In 2024, the total Garrison crimes were 829. The crime rate of Garrison in 2024 was 54.91 (year) or 4.58 (month) ranking it 12 dangerous area in the Preston.

In 2023, the total crimes in Garrison were around 668 crimes with yearly crime rate of 44.24 (year) or 3.69 (month) ranking 12 most dangerous area in the Preston.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Garrison)CrimesRank (Garrison)CrimesRank (Garrison)
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
Fishwick & Frenchwood107 81,232 91,162 8
Lea & Larches85 11876 10833 10
Sharoe Green88 10847 11723 11
Preston Rural East67 12725 13538 14
Cadley50 15711 14629 13
Preston Rural North51 14377 16263 16
Greyfriars44 16493 15382 15

Garrison Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (23 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (11 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (19 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (17 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (20 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (9 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 15 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 12 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (18 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (17 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 23 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 12 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (22 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (16 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (25 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (13 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (27 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (15 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (18 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (15 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 17 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 14 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (50 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (34 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (26 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (18 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 47 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.62 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20254
March 20252
February 20251
January 20253
December 20242
November 20243
October 20246
September 20244
August 20247
July 20247
June 20244
May 20242

A total of 285 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 21.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 50 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202511
April 202517
March 202520
February 202515
January 202517
December 202423
November 202422
October 202425
September 202427
August 202415
July 202417
June 202450
May 202426

A total of 221 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 17.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202523
April 202519
March 20259
February 202512
January 202518
December 202412
November 202416
October 202413
September 202415
August 202418
July 202414
June 202434
May 202418

A total of 45 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.46 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
March 20253
February 20254
January 20253
December 20243
November 20242
October 20243
September 20246
August 20246
July 20241
June 20248
May 20243

A total of 52 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.73 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20255
March 20253
February 20251
December 20241
November 20245
September 20242
August 20247
July 20241
June 202416
May 20246

A total of 51 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20254
March 20254
February 20251
January 20251
December 20243
November 20246
October 20244
September 20241
August 20241
July 20247
June 202410
May 20246

A total of 72 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20256
March 20255
February 20252
January 20251
December 20243
November 20243
October 20243
September 202410
August 202414
June 20248
May 202412

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
December 20241
November 20241
July 20242

A total of 20 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20253
February 20252
December 20243
November 20241
August 20244
June 20244
May 20242

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
November 20241
May 20241

A total of 26 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
March 20251
February 20253
January 20253
November 20242
October 20242
September 20241
August 20243
July 20241
June 20248

A total of 10 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
August 20242
June 20246

A total of 26 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.89 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20253
December 20241
November 20241
October 20242
September 20244
July 20242
June 20248
May 20242

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
May 20241

High Crime Locations Garrison in May 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour3
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
2. Brookfield Avenue (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Other theft1
Public order1
3. Teil Green (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
4. Lucerne Road (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Coniston Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
6. Wookey Close (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
7. Ladybank Avenue (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Williams Lane (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Vehicle crime1
9. Rose Lea (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Possession of weapons1
10. Chapman Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1

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