Crime Rate in Preesall: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Preesall

The total recorded crimes in Preesall, Wyre, UK in July 2025 are around 34 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Preesall crime rate of 11.58 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 Preesall, encompassing approximately 2,935 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (12) incidents (-7.69% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (-42.11% decrease)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (-40.00% decrease)
Preesall Crime Hotspots

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

  • Ash Grove with total crimes: 5
  • Elterwater with total crimes: 2
  • Barton Square with total crimes: 2

How safe is Preesall?

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

  • Relative to Wyre:

    • In 2024, Preesall demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Wyre average, with 428 crimes compared to 455.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Preesall witnessed more crimes than 14 out of 23 other areas in the Wyre.

    • In 2023, Preesall had fewer crimes than the Wyre average, with 368 crimes compared to 416. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Furthermore, Preesall witnessed more crimes than 14 out of 23 other areas in the Wyre.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Wyre, Preesall has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Preesall Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Preesall has recorded 34 crimes with crime rate of 11.58 ranking 12th out of 23 in the Wyre, UK

In 2024, the total Preesall crimes were 428. The crime rate of Preesall in 2024 was 145.80 (year) or 12.15 (month) ranking it 10 dangerous area in the Wyre.

In 2023, the total crimes in Preesall were around 368 crimes with yearly crime rate of 125.36 (year) or 10.45 (month) ranking 10 most dangerous area in the Wyre.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Preesall)CrimesRank (Preesall)CrimesRank (Preesall)
Pharos136 11,728 11,636 1
Mount119 2999 21,147 2
Rossall68 4661 5733 3
Jubilee72 3858 3728 4
Bourne56 5671 4499 6
Park43 7526 6545 5
Hardhorn with High Cross45 6512 7427 9
Marsh Mill38 8428 11441 7
Breck37 9488 8429 8
Victoria & Norcross34 13488 9358 11
Brock with Catterall35 10411 12342 12
Garstang35 11385 13339 13
Warren25 15324 15329 14
Tithebarn25 16360 14325 15
Hambleton & Stalmine27 14292 16205 17
Great Eccleston15 20227 18216 16
Stanah19 17235 17192 18
Pilling16 18146 22111 22
Calder14 23119 24180 19
Pheasant's Wood14 24185 1985 24
Cleveleys Park15 19138 23119 21
Wyresdale15 22165 20137 20
Carleton15 21150 2197 23

Preesall Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 12 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 11 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (19 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (13 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (23 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (9 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (16 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (10 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (23 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (8 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 9 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (10 reports) and Burglary incidents were also notably high (7 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 24 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 10 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (20 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (15 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (12 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (20 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (16 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (12 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (10 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 118 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.83 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202512
June 202513
May 20259
April 202510
March 20258
February 20257
January 20257
December 202410
November 20244
October 202412
September 202416
August 202410

A total of 202 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.83 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202511
June 202519
May 202523
April 202516
March 202523
February 20259
January 202510
December 202424
November 202420
October 202415
September 202420
August 202412

A total of 13 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20251
February 20252
January 20257
December 20241
October 20241

A total of 33 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.30 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20251
May 20255
April 20254
February 20251
January 20256
December 20245
October 20243
September 20244
August 20242

A total of 26 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20255
May 20251
April 20253
March 20253
February 20251
January 20252
October 20243
September 20243
August 20242

A total of 21 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20251
March 20252
February 20252
January 20255
December 20244
November 20242
October 20242
September 20242

A total of 11 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
May 20251
March 20251
January 20252
September 20243
August 20241

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

MonthCount
July 20251

A total of 23 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
May 20251
April 20252
March 20254
January 20252
December 20246
November 20241
October 20242
September 20241
August 20243

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
May 20251
February 20251

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
January 20251
December 20241
October 20241

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

MonthCount
February 20251

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

MonthCount
January 20251

High Crime Locations Preesall in July 2025

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

1. Ash Grove (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
Robbery1
2. Elterwater (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
3. Barton Square (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
4. Rosemount Avenue (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
5. Meadow Close (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other crime1
6. B5270 (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Vehicle crime1
7. Green Lane (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
8. Park Lane (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Sandicroft Place (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
10. Woodland Crescent (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1

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