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 May 2025 are around 51 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Preston Rural North crime rate of 42.82 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (19) incidents (137.50% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (18) incidents (260.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Preston Rural North Crime Hotspots

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

  • Clydesdale Road with total crimes: 5
  • Rosemary Lane with total crimes: 4
  • Sandy Lane with total crimes: 4

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 May 2025 the Preston Rural North has recorded 51 crimes with crime rate of 42.82 ranking 14th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Preston Rural North)CrimesRank (Preston Rural North)CrimesRank (Preston Rural North)
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
Greyfriars44 16493 15382 15

Preston Rural North Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

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

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (30 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (18 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (14 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 28 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
March 20253
February 20253
December 20242
November 20244
July 20243
June 20246
May 20242

A total of 144 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.08 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202518
April 20255
March 202510
February 20259
January 20258
December 20247
November 20246
October 202411
September 202416
August 20246
July 202425
June 202418
May 20245

A total of 160 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.31 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202519
April 20258
March 202511
February 20256
January 202512
December 202411
November 20247
October 20248
September 202412
August 20249
July 202413
June 202430
May 202414

A total of 19 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.71 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20251
March 20253
February 20252
January 20254
July 20242
June 20244

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 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 11 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 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 28 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.11 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20258
January 20252
December 20242
November 20241
October 20241
September 20243
August 20242
July 20247
June 20242

A total of 22 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251
January 20252
December 20241
November 20243
October 20243
September 20241
August 20243
June 20246

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

MonthCount
January 20251

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 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 13 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 May 2025

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

1. Clydesdale Road (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences5
2. Rosemary Lane (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
3. Sandy Lane (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Holmeswood Crescent (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson2
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Harvester Drive (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
6. Westward Close (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences1
7. The Sidings (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Catforth Road (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Beagle Close (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
10. Daisyfields (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2

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