Crime in Cadley: statistics, rates and trends
486 crimes were recorded in Cadley in the 12 months to July 2026, 50.9 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 14% on the year before.
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486 crimes were recorded in Cadley in the 12 months to July 2026, 50.9 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 14% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 207 reports (43% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Cadley has the 2,995th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Cadley | Preston | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 486 | 20,865 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 50.9 | 128.1 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -14% | -9% | -1% |
| Population | 9,557 | 162,864 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Cadley was highest in the year to July 2021 (844 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2026 (486). Over the whole period it fell 42%, against a fall of 4% across England and Wales. Rates use today's population for every year, so they show the direction of change rather than exact historic rates.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to July 2026 | 486 | 50.9 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 565 | 59.1 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 642 | 67.2 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 652 | 68.2 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 703 | 73.6 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 844 | 88.3 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 789 | 82.6 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 677 | 70.8 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 839 | 87.8 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 49 |
| June 2026 | 47 |
| May 2026 | 49 |
| April 2026 | 17 |
| March 2026 | 40 |
| February 2026 | 27 |
| January 2026 | 40 |
| December 2025 | 43 |
| November 2025 | 42 |
| October 2025 | 49 |
| September 2025 | 44 |
| August 2025 | 39 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Cadley over the 12 months to July 2026. The index compares the local rate with England and Wales: 1.00 is the national rate, 2.00 is double it. The largest increases were in violence and sexual offences (+18%) and criminal damage and arson (+17%).
The largest falls were in anti-social behaviour (-47%) and burglary (-42%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 207 | 21.7 | 0.63 | +18% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 98 | 10.3 | 0.67 | -47% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 42 | 4.4 | 0.65 | +17% |
| Vehicle crime | 30 | 3.1 | 0.64 | -12% |
| Other theft | 27 | 2.8 | 0.44 | -18% |
| Public order | 23 | 2.4 | 0.36 | +15% |
| Burglary | 19 | 2.0 | 0.56 | -42% |
| Other crime | 14 | 1.5 | 0.69 | -22% |
| Drugs | 10 | 1.0 | 0.32 | -9% |
| Possession of weapons | 5 | 0.5 | 0.54 | +0% |
| Shoplifting | 5 | 0.5 | 0.06 | +0% |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 0.3 | 0.38 | -25% |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.2 | 0.12 | -33% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.1 | 0.08 | -75% |
Violence and sexual offences in Cadley
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Cadley recorded 207 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (21.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 18% on the year before. It made up 42.6% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Cadley
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Cadley recorded 98 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (10.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 47% on the year before. It made up 20.2% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Cadley
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Cadley recorded 42 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 17% on the year before. It made up 8.6% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Cadley
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Cadley recorded 30 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 12% on the year before. It made up 6.2% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Cadley
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Cadley recorded 27 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 18% on the year before. It made up 5.6% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Cadley
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Cadley recorded 23 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 15% on the year before. It made up 4.7% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Cadley
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Cadley recorded 19 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 42% on the year before. It made up 3.9% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Cadley
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Cadley recorded 14 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 22% on the year before. It made up 2.9% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Cadley
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Cadley recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 9% on the year before. It made up 2.1% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Cadley
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Cadley recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 1.0% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Cadley
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Cadley recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 1.0% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Cadley
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Cadley recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 25% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Cadley
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Cadley recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 33% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Cadley
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Cadley recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 75% on the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Cadley, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Cadley.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Cadley |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greyfriars | 389 | 50.0 | -2% |
| Plungington | 1,721 | 142.1 | +179% |
| Ashton | 1,394 | 136.3 | +168% |
| Ingol & Cottam | 1,125 | 92.4 | +82% |
| Sharoe Green | 819 | 98.6 | +94% |
| Deepdale | 1,362 | 130.5 | +157% |
| Lea & Larches | 776 | 93.1 | +83% |
| City Centre | 5,213 | 403.0 | +692% |
Police.uk records each crime at an approximate location, usually the centre of a nearby street or a landmark, to protect victims' privacy. These are the locations with the most reports in Cadley over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Plungington Road | 40 |
| On or near Royal Drive | 30 |
| On or near Stapleford Close | 22 |
| On or near Athelstan Fold | 18 |
| On or near Cantsfield Avenue | 17 |
| On or near Hollinhead Crescent | 15 |
| On or near Birchover Close | 14 |
| On or near Parking Area | 11 |
| On or near Haddon Place | 10 |
| On or near Linton Street | 10 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Cadley over the 12 months to July 2026. Many cases are still open when the data is published, and anti-social behaviour has no outcome recorded, so these shares change as investigations finish.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 163 | 33.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 105 | 21.6% |
| Not recorded | 98 | 20.2% |
| Under investigation | 39 | 8.0% |
| Local resolution | 27 | 5.6% |
| Status update unavailable | 17 | 3.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 11 | 2.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 10 | 2.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 7 | 1.4% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 6 | 1.2% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.6% |
Cadley has an estimated population of 9,557. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Cadley sits in decile 6.4, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Cadley |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.2% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 60.5% |
| Aged 65 and over | 21.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 75.3% |
| Social rented homes | 6.0% |
| Private rented homes | 18.7% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.4 |
Is Cadley a safe place to live?
Cadley recorded 50.9 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4. Crime is concentrated in a small number of places within most areas, often busy centres and transport hubs, so the rate for a single street can differ a lot from the area as a whole.
What is the most common crime in Cadley?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 207 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (98).
Is crime in Cadley going up or down?
Recorded crime in Cadley was down 14% on the year before: 486 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 565 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Cadley?
Cadley is policed by Lancashire. Non-emergency crimes can be reported online to the force or by calling 101; in an emergency call 999.
How are these crime rates calculated?
Each rate is the number of crimes recorded by the police in the 12 months to July 2026, divided by the resident population and multiplied by 1,000. Crime data is from data.police.uk and population estimates are from the Office for National Statistics.
Figures are police-recorded crime published on data.police.uk, covering August 2017 to July 2026. Each crime is counted in the small area (LSOA) where it was recorded and added up to Cadley. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.