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 May 2025 are around 224 as per the recent police data. This equates to a St Matthew's crime rate of 2.56 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (63) incidents (21.15% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (62) incidents (34.78% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (18) incidents (200.00% increase)
St Matthew's Crime Hotspots

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

  • Osbourne Way with total crimes: 9
  • A6 with total crimes: 8
  • Skeffington Road with total crimes: 7

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 May 2025 the St Matthew's has recorded 224 crimes with crime rate of 2.56 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (St Matthew's)CrimesRank (St Matthew's)CrimesRank (St Matthew's)
City Centre569 16,637 15,945 1
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
Preston Rural North51 14377 16263 16
Greyfriars44 16493 15382 15

St Matthew's Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

July 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 70 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 56 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (152 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (132 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (71 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (56 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 770 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 59.23 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 152 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202562
April 202546
March 202545
February 202538
January 202542
December 202428
November 202447
October 202461
September 202452
August 202471
July 202470
June 2024152
May 202456

A total of 144 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202518
April 20256
March 20256
February 20258
January 202511
December 202417
November 20248
October 20249
September 202412
August 202410
July 202411
June 202422
May 20246

A total of 797 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 61.31 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 132 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202563
April 202552
March 202549
February 202543
January 202547
December 202448
November 202473
October 202461
September 202457
August 202445
July 202456
June 2024132
May 202471

A total of 79 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.08 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

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

A total of 68 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.23 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 20256
March 20254
February 20254
January 20256
December 20246
November 20242
October 20246
September 20243
August 20241
July 20245
June 202416
May 20241

A total of 133 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.23 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202514
April 202511
March 202512
February 202517
January 20257
December 20244
November 20245
October 202410
September 202411
August 20247
July 20248
June 202418
May 20249

A total of 165 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.69 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202511
April 202511
March 202512
February 20259
January 20259
December 20246
November 202412
October 202412
September 202415
August 202413
July 20247
June 202432
May 202416

A total of 40 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.08 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20254
March 20255
February 20252
January 20251
December 20241
November 20242
October 20243
September 20243
August 20243
July 20244
June 20242
May 20244

A total of 35 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20251
March 20253
February 20253
December 20241
November 20242
October 20245
September 20244
August 20241
July 20241
June 20246
May 20245

A total of 80 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.15 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202510
April 202513
March 20257
February 20255
January 20253
December 20246
November 20243
October 20243
September 20242
August 20243
July 20247
June 202410
May 20248

A total of 42 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 8 reported cases.

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

A total of 176 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 13.54 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202513
April 20254
March 20257
February 20259
January 202511
December 202412
November 202416
October 202416
September 202413
August 202419
July 202410
June 202434
May 202412

A total of 15 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
February 20251
December 20242
October 20242
August 20241
July 20242
May 20243

A total of 8 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 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
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241

High Crime Locations St Matthew's in May 2025

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

1. Osbourne Way (Map)
Total9
Shoplifting4
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
2. A6 (Map)
Total8
Anti-social behaviour4
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
3. Skeffington Road (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour2
Burglary1
Drugs1
Other theft1
Robbery1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Edmund Street (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order2
5. Bootle Street (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
Shoplifting1
6. Derby Square (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
Other crime1
Public order1
7. Isherwood Street (Map)
Total6
Other theft3
Violence and sexual offences2
Drugs1
8. Shakespeare Road (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
9. Grimsargh Street (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
10. Dodgson Road (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Vehicle crime1

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