Crime in Deepdale: statistics, rates and trends
1,341 crimes were recorded in Deepdale in the 12 months to August 2026, 128.4 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 15% on the year before.
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Violence and sexual offences (477), anti-social behaviour (297) and shoplifting (109) made up 66% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 706th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the highest quarter.
| Measure | Deepdale | Preston | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,341 | 20,756 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 128.4 | 127.4 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -15% | -8% | -1% |
| Population | 10,440 | 162,864 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the least recorded crime in Deepdale of any year here (1,341 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 39%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 1,341 | 128.4 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 1,575 | 150.9 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,643 | 157.4 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,741 | 166.8 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,856 | 177.8 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,956 | 187.4 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,889 | 180.9 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,966 | 188.3 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 2,186 | 209.4 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 111 |
| July 2026 | 107 |
| June 2026 | 116 |
| May 2026 | 118 |
| April 2026 | 105 |
| March 2026 | 132 |
| February 2026 | 81 |
| January 2026 | 129 |
| December 2025 | 98 |
| November 2025 | 117 |
| October 2025 | 119 |
| September 2025 | 108 |
Compared with England and Wales, Deepdale recorded notably more possession of weapons (2.0 times the national rate), anti-social behaviour (85% above the national rate) and robbery (69% above the national rate), and notably less burglary (33% below). On the year before, shoplifting rose from 89 to 109 and public order rose from 70 to 83, while burglary fell from 47 to 25 and anti-social behaviour fell from 520 to 297.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 477 | 45.7 | 34.2 | +1% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 297 | 28.4 | 15.4 | -43% |
| Shoplifting | 109 | 10.4 | 8.5 | +22% |
| Public order | 83 | 8.0 | 6.7 | +19% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 79 | 7.6 | 6.7 | -34% |
| Other theft | 75 | 7.2 | 6.4 | -1% |
| Vehicle crime | 55 | 5.3 | 5.0 | +17% |
| Drugs | 44 | 4.2 | 3.3 | -10% |
| Other crime | 34 | 3.3 | 2.1 | +17% |
| Burglary | 25 | 2.4 | 3.6 | -47% |
| Robbery | 24 | 2.3 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 20 | 1.9 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 14 | 1.3 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 5 | 0.5 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
4 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Deepdale; the highest is City Centre (409.4 per 1,000) and the lowest Cadley (50.7).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Deepdale |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Matthew's | 2,116 | 171.6 | +34% |
| Plungington | 1,711 | 141.2 | +10% |
| Fishwick & Frenchwood | 1,152 | 116.4 | -9% |
| Garrison | 625 | 63.5 | -51% |
| City Centre | 5,296 | 409.4 | +219% |
| Brookfield | 1,255 | 128.1 | 0% |
| Ribbleton | 1,125 | 131.1 | +2% |
| Cadley | 485 | 50.7 | -60% |
The 10 locations below account for 43% of the crime recorded in Deepdale over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Shopping Area” (160).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Shopping Area | 160 |
| On or near Parking Area | 100 |
| On or near Supermarket | 46 |
| On or near Clifton Crescent | 44 |
| On or near English Martyrs' Place | 41 |
| On or near Milner Street | 38 |
| On or near Rufus Street | 38 |
| On or near St Philip'S Road | 37 |
| On or near Lily Grove | 36 |
| On or near Exe Street | 35 |
Of the 1,044 crimes in Deepdale with a recorded outcome, 29% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 5.5% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 297 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 385 | 36.9% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 298 | 28.5% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 119 | 11.4% | 11.5% |
| Local resolution | 67 | 6.4% | 3.1% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 57 | 5.5% | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 39 | 3.7% | 2.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 37 | 3.5% | 4.7% |
| Offender given a caution | 20 | 1.9% | 0.6% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 10 | 1.0% | 1.3% |
| Offender given penalty notice | 6 | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 4 | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.2% | 0.3% |
Deepdale has an estimated population of 10,440 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more students (13.7%, against 7.9%), more residents with no qualifications (29%, against 18%) and more households without a car (35%, against 23%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Deepdale average decile 1.8 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Deepdale | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 22.7% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 9.9% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 52.2% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 4.8% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 12.0% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 13.7% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 23.0% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 28.9% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 35.2% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 52.9% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 18.8% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 28.2% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 1.8 | 5.5 (England) |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 18.5% | 10.1% (England) |
Is Deepdale a safe place to live?
Deepdale recorded 128.4 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 706th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were possession of weapons and anti-social behaviour.
What is the most common crime in Deepdale?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 477 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (297).
Is crime in Deepdale going up or down?
Recorded crime in Deepdale was down 15% on the year before: 1,341 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 1,575 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Deepdale?
About 10,440 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 9.9% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Deepdale?
Deepdale 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.