Crime Rate in Greyfriars: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Greyfriars

The total recorded crimes in Greyfriars, Preston, UK in May 2025 are around 44 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Greyfriars crime rate of 2.18 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 Greyfriars, encompassing approximately 20,141 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (14) incidents (27.27% increase)
  • Burglary: (8) incidents (700.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (-75.00% decrease)
Greyfriars Crime Hotspots

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

  • Chalfont Field with total crimes: 4
  • Marlborough Drive with total crimes: 3
  • Garstone Croft with total crimes: 3

How safe is Greyfriars?

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

  • Relative to Preston:

    • In 2024, Greyfriars demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Preston average, with 493 crimes compared to 1568.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Greyfriars recorded fewer crimes than 14 out of 15 other areas in the Preston.

    • In 2023, Greyfriars had fewer crimes than the Preston average, with 382 crimes compared to 1,434. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Greyfriars recorded fewer crimes than 14 out of 15 other areas in the Preston.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Greyfriars Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Greyfriars has recorded 44 crimes with crime rate of 1.49 ranking 16th out of 15 in the Preston, UK

In 2024, the total Greyfriars crimes were 493. The crime rate of Greyfriars in 2024 was 24.48 (year) or 2.04 (month) ranking it 15 dangerous area in the Preston.

In 2023, the total crimes in Greyfriars were around 382 crimes with yearly crime rate of 19.56 (year) or 1.63 (month) ranking 15 most dangerous area in the Preston.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Greyfriars)CrimesRank (Greyfriars)CrimesRank (Greyfriars)
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
Garrison53 13829 12668 12
Preston Rural East67 12725 13538 14
Cadley50 15711 14629 13
Preston Rural North51 14377 16263 16

Greyfriars Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (14 incidents), followed by Burglary also remained a significant concern (8 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (28 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (11 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (23 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (7 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 13 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 7 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 (5 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 24 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (10 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

In October 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (8 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (21 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (12 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 (17 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 19 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 12 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (42 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (26 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (16 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (12 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 20 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.86 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 20251
March 20251
November 20244
October 20242
August 20242
May 20242

A total of 29 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.42 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
March 20251
January 20253
December 20242
November 20241
October 20242
September 20244
August 20241
July 20244
June 20244
May 20244

A total of 172 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 13.23 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202514
April 202511
March 20257
February 20257
January 20255
December 20249
November 20248
October 20248
September 202412
August 202418
July 202419
June 202442
May 202412

A total of 243 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 18.69 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 202528
March 202523
February 202513
January 202540
December 202424
November 202410
October 20246
September 202421
August 202417
July 202412
June 202426
May 202416

A total of 28 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20255
February 20251
January 20252
December 20243
November 20242
October 20241
September 20243
August 20241
July 20241
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 13 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
March 20252
January 20251
December 20242
November 20242
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 36 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
March 20253
February 20253
January 20251
December 20242
November 20242
October 20246
September 20242
August 20245
July 20247
June 20242

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
February 20251
July 20241

A total of 13 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
February 20251
November 20241
September 20241
July 20243
June 20244

A total of 17 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
March 20251
December 20244
November 20243
October 20241
July 20245

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

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
November 20241

A total of 12 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20251
February 20252
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
August 20241
June 20244

A total of 5 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
November 20241
October 20241
July 20241

High Crime Locations Greyfriars in May 2025

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

1. Chalfont Field (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour3
Criminal damage and arson1
2. Marlborough Drive (Map)
Total3
Burglary2
Anti-social behaviour1
3. Garstone Croft (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
4. Petrol Station (Map)
Total3
Shoplifting2
Anti-social behaviour1
5. Beacon Grove (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Berwick Drive (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Ridgeford Gardens (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
8. Southgate (Map)
Total2
Other crime1
Other theft1
9. Newark Place (Map)
Total2
Burglary2
10. Menai Drive (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2

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