Crime Rate in Lea & Larches: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Lea & Larches

The total recorded crimes in Lea & Larches, Preston, UK in July 2025 are around 95 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Lea & Larches crime rate of 6.86 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 Lea & Larches, encompassing approximately 13,846 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (39) incidents (62.50% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (21) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (12) incidents (33.33% increase)
Lea & Larches Crime Hotspots

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

  • Whinfield Place with total crimes: 5
  • Larches Avenue with total crimes: 5
  • Nelson Drive with total crimes: 5

How safe is Lea & Larches?

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

  • Relative to Preston:

    • In 2024, Lea & Larches demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Preston average, with 876 crimes compared to 1568.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Lea & Larches recorded fewer crimes than 9 out of 15 other areas in the Preston.

    • In 2023, Lea & Larches had fewer crimes than the Preston average, with 833 crimes compared to 1,434. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Lea & Larches recorded fewer crimes than 9 out of 15 other areas in the Preston.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Lea & Larches Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Lea & Larches has recorded 95 crimes with crime rate of 6.86 ranking 11th out of 15 in the Preston, UK

In 2024, the total Lea & Larches crimes were 876. The crime rate of Lea & Larches in 2024 was 63.27 (year) or 5.27 (month) ranking it 10 dangerous area in the Preston.

In 2023, the total crimes in Lea & Larches were around 833 crimes with yearly crime rate of 60.16 (year) or 5.01 (month) ranking 10 most dangerous area in the Preston.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Lea & Larches)CrimesRank (Lea & Larches)CrimesRank (Lea & Larches)
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
Fishwick & Frenchwood84 121,232 91,162 8
Preston Rural East106 9725 13538 14
Sharoe Green99 10847 11723 11
Garrison48 14829 12668 12
Cadley58 13711 14629 13
Greyfriars36 16493 15382 15
Preston Rural North39 15377 16263 16

Lea & Larches Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 39 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 21 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (24 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (21 cases).

In May 2025, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (39 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (12 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (39 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (34 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (19 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (15 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 18 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 18 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (23 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (16 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 25 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 13 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (31 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (15 cases).

In October 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (22 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (17 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (15 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (14 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (32 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (31 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 265 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 22.08 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 39 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202521
June 202521
May 202539
April 202539
March 202515
February 202518
January 202516
December 202413
November 202415
October 202422
September 202414
August 202432

A total of 45 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 20253
May 20253
April 20255
March 20251
February 20253
January 20254
December 20243
November 20244
October 20244
September 20241
August 20246

A total of 87 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.25 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202512
June 20259
May 20257
April 20258
March 20258
February 20252
January 20253
December 20249
November 20245
October 202410
September 202410
August 20244

A total of 288 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 24.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 39 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202539
June 202524
May 202512
April 202534
March 202519
February 202518
January 202523
December 202425
November 202431
October 202417
September 202415
August 202431

A total of 21 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
May 20254
March 20251
December 20243
November 20242
October 20242
September 20243
August 20243

A total of 37 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.36 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 60 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20253
May 20255
April 20254
March 20254
February 20252
January 20255
December 20248
November 20244
October 20243
September 20243
August 202416

A total of 26 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20252
May 20252
March 20251
January 20252
December 20245
November 20241
October 20243
September 20241
August 20247

A total of 17 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20255
April 20251
March 20251
January 20251
November 20244
October 20241
September 20242
August 20241

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20251
September 20241

A total of 8 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
March 20251
February 20251
January 20252
December 20241
November 20242

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
November 20242
October 20241
August 20241

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
March 20251
February 20252
September 20242

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241

High Crime Locations Lea & Larches in July 2025

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

1. Whinfield Place (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Larches Avenue (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
3. Nelson Drive (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
4. Blackpool Road (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Public order1
Shoplifting1
5. Preesall Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
6. Heywood Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
7. Formby Place (Map)
Total4
Public order2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Cartmel Place (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
9. Hendon Place (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
10. Arnside Road (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1

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