WD22 Intelligence Updated April 2026Source: Lancashire Constabulary Police

Crime in Lea & Larches, Preston

Comprehensive safety analysis for Lea & Larches, localized within Preston.

Total Crimes

74
trending_down -1.3% MoM

Annual Crime Rate

78.5per 1k
trending_down -1.5% 12m Trend

Safety Rating

Moderate

Total Population

9,261

12-Month Crime Trend

Monthly Totals

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Crime Categories

Violence & Sexual Offences34
Anti-social Behaviour13
Criminal Damage & Arson9
Other Theft6
Other Crime3
Public Order3
Burglary1
Vehicle Crime1
Theft from Person1
Shoplifting1
Robbery1
Drug Offences1

Incident Distribution

Location ReferencePrimary IncidentsTotal
On or near Whinfield Place Map
Violence and sexual offences: 3Anti-social behaviour: 2Other theft: 1
6
On or near Blackpool Road Map
Public order: 2Robbery: 1Shoplifting: 1
4
On or near Cotty Brook Close Map
Violence and sexual offences: 4
4
On or near Alder Coppice Map
Anti-social behaviour: 2Other crime: 1
3
On or near Marton Road Map
Violence and sexual offences: 3
3
On or near Ashford Road Map
Violence and sexual offences: 2Criminal damage and arson: 1
3
On or near Staining Avenue Map
Drugs: 1Vehicle crime: 1
2
On or near Conder Road Map
Anti-social behaviour: 2
2
On or near Greaves-Town Lane Map
Public order: 1Theft from the person: 1
2
On or near Arnside Road Map
Violence and sexual offences: 2
2

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Local Rank

#8safest in Preston

City Average

120.45per 1k

Local Policing

Ashton - Preston

Lancashire Constabulary

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Local Priorities

Op Prosper - Clear, Hold Build, Anti-social Behaviour, Shoplifting

Issued: 1 Apr 2026

Status Update

Operation Prosper is our partnership approach focused on drugs, violence, antisocial behaviour (ASB), thefts, and robberies in the St Matts and Fishwick wards.

Twenty-five warrants were executed linked to Op Prosper in June 2025, resulting in 25 arrests, 23 remands, £100,000 cash recovered and in excess of £100,000 worth of class A drugs.

We have a focus on the city centre where we work to tackle a combination of youth related ASB, adult street drinking and shoplifting.

Actioned: 30 Jun 2026

Engagement Events

JUL2

Bike Marking at Ashton High School

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3:00 PM — 4:00 PM

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Ashton Community Science College, Aldwych Drive Preston

JUL3

Coffee with a PCSO at Costa in Odeon

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4:00 PM — 5:00 PM

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ODEON Preston, Port Way Preston

JUL8

Coffee with a PCSO at Morrisons on the Docks

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12:00 PM — 1:00 PM

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McDonald's, Pedders Way Preston

JUL15

Coffee with a PCSO at McDonalds on the Docks

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10:00 AM — 11:00 AM

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McDonald's, Pedders Way Preston

JUL20

Coffee with a PCSO at Costa in Odeon

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3:00 PM — 4:00 PM

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ODEON Preston, Port Way Preston

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