Crime Rate in Preston Rural North: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Preston Rural North

The total recorded crimes in Preston Rural North, Preston, UK in July 2025 are around 39 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Preston Rural North crime rate of 32.74 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 Preston Rural North, encompassing approximately 1,191 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (16) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (16) incidents (23.08% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (400.00% increase)
Preston Rural North Crime Hotspots

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

  • Station Lane with total crimes: 4
  • Rosemary Lane with total crimes: 3
  • Brook Meadow with total crimes: 3

How safe is Preston Rural North?

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

  • Relative to Preston:

    • In 2024, Preston Rural North demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Preston average, with 377 crimes compared to 1568.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Preston Rural North recorded fewer crimes than 15 out of 15 other areas in the Preston.

    • In 2023, Preston Rural North had fewer crimes than the Preston average, with 263 crimes compared to 1,434. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Preston Rural North recorded fewer crimes than 15 out of 15 other areas in the Preston.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Preston Rural North Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Preston Rural North has recorded 39 crimes with crime rate of 32.74 ranking 15th out of 15 in the Preston, UK

In 2024, the total Preston Rural North crimes were 377. The crime rate of Preston Rural North in 2024 was 316.51 (year) or 26.38 (month) ranking it 16 dangerous area in the Preston.

In 2023, the total crimes in Preston Rural North were around 263 crimes with yearly crime rate of 220.80 (year) or 18.40 (month) ranking 16 most dangerous area in the Preston.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Preston Rural North)CrimesRank (Preston Rural North)CrimesRank (Preston Rural North)
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
Lea & Larches95 11876 10833 10
Sharoe Green99 10847 11723 11
Garrison48 14829 12668 12
Cadley58 13711 14629 13
Greyfriars36 16493 15382 15

Preston Rural North 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 16 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 16 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (13 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (12 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (19 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (18 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Vehicle crime were the most frequent (8 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (8 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (11 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (10 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 9 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (12 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 11 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (7 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

In October 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (11 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (8 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (16 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (12 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (9 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (6 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 23 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.29 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20251
May 20255
March 20253
February 20253
December 20242
November 20244

A total of 131 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.92 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202516
June 202512
May 202519
April 20258
March 202511
February 20256
January 202512
December 202411
November 20247
October 20248
September 202412
August 20249

A total of 125 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.42 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202516
June 202513
May 202518
April 20255
March 202510
February 20259
January 20258
December 20247
November 20246
October 202411
September 202416
August 20246

A total of 2 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
January 20251

A total of 13 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20253
May 20253
April 20252
March 20251
December 20241
October 20241
September 20241

A total of 17 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20254
May 20253
April 20251
March 20253
February 20252
January 20254

A total of 20 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
April 20258
January 20252
December 20242
November 20241
October 20241
September 20243
August 20242

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
March 20251
February 20251
January 20252
December 20242
September 20241

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

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
February 20251
November 20241
August 20241

A total of 16 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251
January 20252
December 20241
November 20243
October 20243
September 20241
August 20243

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241

High Crime Locations Preston Rural North in July 2025

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

1. Station Lane (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
2. Rosemary Lane (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Robbery1
3. Brook Meadow (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour3
4. Harvester Drive (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
5. Lea Lane (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
6. Jepps Avenue (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Victory Road (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Oxbridge Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
9. Chiswell Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Sandy Lane (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2

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