Crime in Lea & Larches, Preston
Comprehensive safety analysis for Lea & Larches, localized within Preston.
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Incident Distribution
| Location Reference | Primary Incidents | Total |
|---|---|---|
| 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 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
Bike Marking at Ashton High School
other3:00 PM — 4:00 PM
Ashton Community Science College, Aldwych Drive Preston
Coffee with a PCSO at Costa in Odeon
other4:00 PM — 5:00 PM
ODEON Preston, Port Way Preston
Coffee with a PCSO at Morrisons on the Docks
other12:00 PM — 1:00 PM
McDonald's, Pedders Way Preston
Coffee with a PCSO at McDonalds on the Docks
other10:00 AM — 11:00 AM
McDonald's, Pedders Way Preston
Coffee with a PCSO at Costa in Odeon
other3:00 PM — 4:00 PM
ODEON Preston, Port Way Preston
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