Crime Rate in St Matthew's: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in St Matthew's

The total recorded crimes in St Matthew's, Preston, UK in July 2025 are around 221 as per the recent police data. This equates to a St Matthew's crime rate of 2.52 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 St Matthew's, encompassing approximately 87,647 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (80) incidents (81.82% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (56) incidents (-11.11% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (15) incidents (-6.25% decrease)
St Matthew's Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 10
  • Osbourne Way with total crimes: 10
  • Maitland Close with total crimes: 9

How safe is St Matthew's?

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

  • Relative to Preston:

    • In 2024, St Matthew's reported a higher crime volume than the Preston average, with 2,431 crimes compared to 1,568. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, St Matthew's witnessed more crimes than 14 out of 15 other areas in the Preston.

    • In 2023, St Matthew's experienced a greater number of crimes than the Preston average, with 2,366 crimes compared to 1,434. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, St Matthew's witnessed more crimes than 14 out of 15 other areas in the Preston.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Preston, St Matthew's has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

St Matthew's Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the St Matthew's has recorded 221 crimes with crime rate of 2.37 ranking 2th out of 15 in the Preston, UK

In 2024, the total St Matthew's crimes were 2,431. The crime rate of St Matthew's in 2024 was 33.17 (year) or 2.76 (month) ranking it 2 dangerous area in the Preston.

In 2023, the total crimes in St Matthew's were around 2,366 crimes with yearly crime rate of 27.69 (year) or 2.31 (month) ranking 2 most dangerous area in the Preston.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (St Matthew's)CrimesRank (St Matthew's)CrimesRank (St Matthew's)
City Centre489 16,637 15,945 1
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 North39 15377 16263 16

St Matthew's Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 80 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 56 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (63 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (44 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (63 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (62 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (52 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (46 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (49 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (45 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 43 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 38 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (47 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (42 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 48 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 28 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (73 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (47 cases).

In October 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (61 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (61 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (57 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (52 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (71 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (45 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 616 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 51.33 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 80 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202580
June 202544
May 202562
April 202546
March 202545
February 202538
January 202542
December 202428
November 202447
October 202461
September 202452
August 202471

A total of 141 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.75 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202515
June 202516
May 202511
April 202511
March 202512
February 20259
January 20259
December 20246
November 202412
October 202412
September 202415
August 202413

A total of 657 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 54.75 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 73 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202556
June 202563
May 202563
April 202552
March 202549
February 202543
January 202547
December 202448
November 202473
October 202461
September 202457
August 202445

A total of 114 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.50 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 20258
May 202514
April 202511
March 202512
February 202517
January 20257
December 20244
November 20245
October 202410
September 202411
August 20247

A total of 141 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202512
June 20259
May 202513
April 20254
March 20257
February 20259
January 202511
December 202412
November 202416
October 202416
September 202413
August 202419

A total of 127 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.58 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202512
June 202510
May 202518
April 20256
March 20256
February 20258
January 202511
December 202417
November 20248
October 20249
September 202412
August 202410

A total of 28 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.55 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20252
May 20253
April 20251
March 20253
February 20253
December 20241
November 20242
October 20245
September 20244
August 20241

A total of 37 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.08 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20254
May 20256
April 20254
March 20255
February 20252
January 20251
December 20241
November 20242
October 20243
September 20243
August 20243

A total of 57 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.75 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202510
June 20251
May 20258
April 20256
March 20254
February 20254
January 20256
December 20246
November 20242
October 20246
September 20243
August 20241

A total of 81 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.75 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202511
June 202515
May 202510
April 202513
March 20257
February 20255
January 20253
December 20246
November 20243
October 20243
September 20242
August 20243

A total of 73 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.08 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 20255
May 20259
April 20257
March 20257
February 20256
January 20255
December 20247
November 20243
October 20245
September 20246
August 20245

A total of 13 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20252
May 20254
February 20251
December 20242
October 20242
August 20241

A total of 38 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.45 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20253
May 20253
April 20253
March 20255
February 20254
January 20253
December 20241
November 20244
October 20242
August 20248

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
November 20242
October 20241

High Crime Locations St Matthew's in July 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the St Matthew's postcode area is presented below.

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total10
Anti-social behaviour5
Other theft2
Violence and sexual offences2
Shoplifting1
2. Osbourne Way (Map)
Total10
Shoplifting7
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Maitland Close (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour2
Shoplifting2
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
4. Shakespeare Road (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
Public order1
Robbery1
5. Golbourne Street (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour7
6. Edmund Street (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
Robbery1
7. Bootle Street (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour1
Shoplifting1
8. Taunton Street (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour3
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Browning Road (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour6
10. Ashgrove (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour3
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1

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