WD22 Intelligence Updated February 2026Source: Lancashire Constabulary Police

city centre Crime Intelligence

Comprehensive safety analysis for city centre, localized within preston.

Safety Rating

Moderate

Crime Rate

8.88per 1k

Total Population

46,146

12-Month Crime Trend

Monthly Totals

Violence & Sexual Offences143

Anti-social Behaviour90

Shoplifting57

Public Order25

Criminal Damage & Arson20

Other Theft15

Burglary14

Robbery11

Drug Offences11

Vehicle Crime8

Weapons Possession7

Other Crime6

Theft from Person2

Bicycle Theft1

Location Reference	Primary Incidents	Total
On or near Market Street Map	Violence and sexual offences: 13Anti-social behaviour: 8Public order: 2	26
On or near Nightclub Map	Anti-social behaviour: 13Shoplifting: 7Other theft: 4	24
On or near Nightclub Map	Violence and sexual offences: 17Public order: 7	24
On or near Pole Street Map	Anti-social behaviour: 7Violence and sexual offences: 4Other crime: 1	12
On or near Supermarket Map	Shoplifting: 11	11
On or near Butler Street Map	Shoplifting: 10	10
On or near Shopping Area Map	Anti-social behaviour: 8Robbery: 1	9
On or near Falkland Street Map	Shoplifting: 8	8
On or near Shopping Area Map	Shoplifting: 7	7
On or near Boltons Court Map	Violence and sexual offences: 6	6