Crime Rate in Sharoe Green: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Sharoe Green

The total recorded crimes in Sharoe Green, Preston, UK in July 2025 are around 99 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Sharoe Green crime rate of 3.26 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 Sharoe Green, encompassing approximately 30,377 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (49) incidents (11.36% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (22) incidents (69.23% increase)
  • Public order: (7) incidents (40.00% increase)
Sharoe Green Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 52
  • South Grove with total crimes: 7
  • Barnacre Close with total crimes: 5

How safe is Sharoe Green?

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

  • Relative to Preston:

    • In 2024, Sharoe Green demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Preston average, with 847 crimes compared to 1568.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Sharoe Green recorded fewer crimes than 10 out of 15 other areas in the Preston.

    • In 2023, Sharoe Green had fewer crimes than the Preston average, with 723 crimes compared to 1,434. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Sharoe Green recorded fewer crimes than 10 out of 15 other areas in the Preston.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Sharoe Green Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Sharoe Green has recorded 99 crimes with crime rate of 3.26 ranking 10th out of 15 in the Preston, UK

In 2024, the total Sharoe Green crimes were 847. The crime rate of Sharoe Green in 2024 was 27.88 (year) or 2.32 (month) ranking it 11 dangerous area in the Preston.

In 2023, the total crimes in Sharoe Green were around 723 crimes with yearly crime rate of 23.80 (year) or 1.98 (month) ranking 11 most dangerous area in the Preston.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Sharoe Green)CrimesRank (Sharoe Green)CrimesRank (Sharoe Green)
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
Garrison48 14829 12668 12
Cadley58 13711 14629 13
Greyfriars36 16493 15382 15
Preston Rural North39 15377 16263 16

Sharoe Green 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 49 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 22 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (44 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (13 cases).

In May 2025, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (30 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (28 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (26 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (13 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (28 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (27 incidents).

February 2025 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 18 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (28 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (21 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 17 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 11 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (19 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (19 cases).

In October 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (21 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (18 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (22 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (17 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (17 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (14 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 308 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 25.67 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 49 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202549
June 202544
May 202528
April 202526
March 202528
February 202518
January 202528
December 202411
November 202419
October 202418
September 202422
August 202417

A total of 233 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 19.42 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202522
June 202513
May 202530
April 202513
March 202527
February 202519
January 202521
December 202417
November 202419
October 202421
September 202417
August 202414

A total of 44 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20254
May 20252
April 20253
March 20253
February 20255
January 20254
December 20244
November 20241
October 20244
September 20244
August 20246

A total of 45 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20255
May 20252
April 20256
March 20252
February 20255
January 20254
December 20246
November 20242
October 20243
September 20245
August 20242

A total of 19 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
May 20253
March 20251
February 20251
December 20242
November 20244
October 20242
September 20241
August 20242

A total of 56 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.67 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20255
May 20253
April 20257
March 20254
February 20253
January 20255
December 20243
November 20248
October 20243
September 20244
August 20244

A total of 36 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.60 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 202512
May 20253
April 20257
March 20251
February 20252
January 20251
December 20241
October 20241
August 20244

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20252
January 20251
October 20241
August 20241

A total of 26 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20253
May 20256
April 20253
March 20252
February 20252
January 20251
November 20242
October 20243
September 20241

A total of 13 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20252
May 20252
March 20252
February 20251
January 20252
October 20241
September 20241

A total of 25 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20252
May 20255
April 20252
March 20253
February 20251
January 20254
December 20245
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 18 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
March 20251
February 20252
January 20251
December 20243
November 20241
October 20242
September 20243
August 20242

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20252
February 20251

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

MonthCount
May 20251

High Crime Locations Sharoe Green in July 2025

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

1. Parking Area (Map)
Total52
Violence and sexual offences32
Anti-social behaviour10
Public order6
Other theft2
Other crime1
Possession of weapons1
2. South Grove (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
Public order1
3. Barnacre Close (Map)
Total5
Shoplifting2
Bicycle theft1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Masonwood (Map)
Total4
Criminal damage and arson2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Heversham Avenue (Map)
Total3
Shoplifting2
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Longley Close (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Tower Green (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Vehicle crime1
8. The Paddock (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
9. Haywood Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. The Hawthorns (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1

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