WD22 Intelligence Updated February 2026Source: Lancashire Constabulary Police

St Matthew's Crime Intelligence

Comprehensive safety analysis for St Matthew's, localized within Preston.

Safety Rating

Low Risk

Crime Rate

1.6per 1k

Total Population

87,648

12-Month Crime Trend

Monthly Totals

Violence & Sexual Offences46

Anti-social Behaviour27

Criminal Damage & Arson14

Public Order10

Vehicle Crime9

Other Theft9

Shoplifting5

Other Crime5

Burglary4

Drug Offences4

Robbery4

Theft from Person2

Weapons Possession1

Location Reference	Primary Incidents	Total
On or near Shakespeare Road Map	Violence and sexual offences: 5Drugs: 1Public order: 1	7
On or near Deepdale Street Map	Violence and sexual offences: 3Anti-social behaviour: 1Criminal damage and arson: 1	5
On or near Osbourne Way Map	Shoplifting: 3Public order: 1	4
On or near Alice Square Map	Public order: 2Criminal damage and arson: 2	4
On or near Caroline Street Map	Anti-social behaviour: 3	3
On or near Isherwood Street Map	Burglary: 1Other theft: 1Vehicle crime: 1	3
On or near Skeffington Road Map	Criminal damage and arson: 2Robbery: 1	3
On or near Spinning Close Map	Violence and sexual offences: 2Vehicle crime: 1	3
On or near Maitland Close Map	Anti-social behaviour: 2Theft from the person: 1	3
On or near Burns Street Map	Shoplifting: 2	2