Crime in Cadley: statistics, rates and trends
485 crimes were recorded in Cadley in the 12 months to August 2026, 50.7 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 10% on the year before.
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (214), anti-social behaviour (88) and criminal damage and arson (37) made up 70% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 2,998th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest quarter.
| Measure | Cadley | Preston | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 485 | 20,756 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 50.7 | 127.4 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -10% | -8% | -1% |
| Population | 9,557 | 162,864 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the least recorded crime in Cadley of any year here (485 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 42%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 485 | 50.7 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 536 | 56.1 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 668 | 69.9 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 654 | 68.4 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 689 | 72.1 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 828 | 86.6 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 798 | 83.5 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 664 | 69.5 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 838 | 87.7 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 38 |
| 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 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and public order (61% below) and other theft (55% below) were well below it. On the year before, vehicle crime rose from 26 to 34 and violence and sexual offences rose from 166 to 214, while anti-social behaviour fell from 186 to 88.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 214 | 22.4 | 34.2 | +29% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 88 | 9.2 | 15.4 | -53% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 37 | 3.9 | 6.7 | +3% |
| Vehicle crime | 34 | 3.6 | 5.0 | +31% |
| Other theft | 28 | 2.9 | 6.4 | 0% |
| Public order | 25 | 2.6 | 6.7 | +19% |
| Burglary | 16 | 1.7 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Other crime | 15 | 1.6 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Drugs | 11 | 1.2 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 6 | 0.6 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 5 | 0.5 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 0.3 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.2 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.1 | 1.4 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
7 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Cadley; the highest is City Centre (409.4 per 1,000) and the lowest Greyfriars, Preston (49.8).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Cadley |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greyfriars | 387 | 49.8 | -2% |
| Plungington | 1,711 | 141.2 | +178% |
| Ashton | 1,372 | 134.1 | +164% |
| Ingol & Cottam | 1,102 | 90.5 | +78% |
| Sharoe Green | 819 | 98.6 | +94% |
| Deepdale | 1,341 | 128.4 | +153% |
| Lea & Larches | 782 | 93.8 | +85% |
| City Centre | 5,296 | 409.4 | +707% |
The 10 locations below account for 39% of the crime recorded in Cadley over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Plungington Road” (39).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Plungington Road | 39 |
| On or near Royal Drive | 34 |
| On or near Athelstan Fold | 17 |
| On or near Stapleford Close | 17 |
| On or near Cantsfield Avenue | 15 |
| On or near Birchover Close | 14 |
| On or near Woodplumpton Road | 14 |
| On or near Hollinhead Crescent | 13 |
| On or near Linton Street | 12 |
| On or near Parking Area | 12 |
Of the 397 crimes in Cadley with a recorded outcome, 26% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 3.0% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 88 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 173 | 43.6% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 103 | 25.9% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 39 | 9.8% | 11.5% |
| Local resolution | 27 | 6.8% | 3.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 17 | 4.3% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 12 | 3.0% | 5.2% |
| Offender given a caution | 10 | 2.5% | 0.6% |
| Court result unavailable | 7 | 1.8% | 2.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 6 | 1.5% | 1.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.8% | 0.5% |
Cadley has an estimated population of 9,557 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has less social housing (6.0%, against 17.1%), more retired residents (27%, against 22%) and fewer households without a car (18%, against 23%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Cadley average decile 6.4 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Cadley | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.2% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 21.3% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 56.2% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.2% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 27.4% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 7.9% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 34.1% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 18.0% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 17.8% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 75.3% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 6.0% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 18.7% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.4 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Cadley a safe place to live?
Cadley recorded 50.7 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 2,998th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Cadley?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 214 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (88).
Is crime in Cadley going up or down?
Recorded crime in Cadley was down 10% on the year before: 485 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 536 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Cadley?
About 9,557 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 21% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Cadley?
Cadley is policed by Lancashire.
Police-recorded crime from data.police.uk (September 2017 to August 2026), ONS population estimates and Census 2021. Definitions and limitations: methodology.