Crime Rate in Preesall: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Preesall

The total recorded crimes in Preesall, Wyre, UK in May 2025 are around 45 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Preesall crime rate of 15.33 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (23) incidents (43.75% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (9) incidents (-10.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (25.00% increase)
Preesall Crime Hotspots

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

  • Sandicroft Place with total crimes: 7
  • Fordstone Avenue with total crimes: 5
  • Meadow Close with total crimes: 4

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 May 2025 the Preesall has recorded 45 crimes with crime rate of 15.33 ranking 8th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Preesall)CrimesRank (Preesall)CrimesRank (Preesall)
Pharos153 11,728 11,636 1
Mount74 3999 21,147 2
Jubilee74 2858 3728 4
Rossall71 4661 5733 3
Bourne55 5671 4499 6
Park34 13526 6545 5
Breck48 6488 8429 8
Marsh Mill39 12428 11441 7
Hardhorn with High Cross42 11512 7427 9
Victoria & Norcross47 7488 9358 11
Tithebarn44 9360 14325 15
Garstang42 10385 13339 13
Brock with Catterall22 17411 12342 12
Warren24 15324 15329 14
Stanah25 14235 17192 18
Great Eccleston11 23227 18216 16
Hambleton & Stalmine15 20292 16205 17
Pheasant's Wood23 16185 1985 24
Wyresdale20 18165 20137 20
Calder15 21119 24180 19
Cleveleys Park15 19138 23119 21
Carleton9 24150 2197 23
Pilling13 22146 22111 22

Preesall Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 15 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 15 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (24 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (16 cases).

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 215 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 16.54 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202523
April 202516
March 202523
February 20259
January 202510
December 202424
November 202420
October 202415
September 202420
August 202412
July 202415
June 202416
May 202412

A total of 20 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 23 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 10 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20251
January 20252
September 20243
August 20241
June 20242

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 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 147 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.31 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 202510
March 20258
February 20257
January 20257
December 202410
November 20244
October 202412
September 202416
August 202410
July 202415
June 202424
May 202415

A total of 37 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.36 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20254
February 20251
January 20256
December 20245
October 20243
September 20244
August 20242
July 20242
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 12 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
February 20252
January 20257
December 20241
October 20241

A total of 26 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.36 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20253
March 20253
February 20251
January 20252
October 20243
September 20243
August 20242
July 20242
June 20244
May 20242

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
February 20251
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 1 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 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 13 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 May 2025

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

1. Sandicroft Place (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences6
Drugs1
2. Fordstone Avenue (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour2
3. Meadow Close (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4
4. Supermarket (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
5. Ash Grove (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences1
6. The Crescent (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
7. Park Lane (Map)
Total2
Other crime1
Other theft1
8. Rosemount Avenue (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
9. Rosslyn Crescent (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Cemetery Lane (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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