Crime in Fishwick & Frenchwood: statistics, rates and trends
1,152 crimes were recorded in Fishwick & Frenchwood in the 12 months to August 2026, 116.4 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 2% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Fishwick & Frenchwood at a glance
- Crime trends in Fishwick & Frenchwood
- Types of crime in Fishwick & Frenchwood
- Fishwick & Frenchwood compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Fishwick & Frenchwood
- What happened after crimes were reported in Fishwick & Frenchwood
- Demographics of Fishwick & Frenchwood
- Questions about crime in Fishwick & Frenchwood
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (401), anti-social behaviour (247) and criminal damage and arson (108) made up 66% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 884th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the highest quarter.
| Measure | Fishwick & Frenchwood | Preston | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,152 | 20,756 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 116.4 | 127.4 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -2% | -8% | -1% |
| Population | 9,896 | 162,864 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the least recorded crime in Fishwick & Frenchwood of any year here (1,152 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 33%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 1,152 | 116.4 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 1,172 | 118.4 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,160 | 117.2 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,156 | 116.8 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,589 | 160.6 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,762 | 178.1 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,736 | 175.4 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,693 | 171.1 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,714 | 173.2 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 90 |
| July 2026 | 82 |
| June 2026 | 81 |
| May 2026 | 93 |
| April 2026 | 85 |
| March 2026 | 89 |
| February 2026 | 67 |
| January 2026 | 76 |
| December 2025 | 108 |
| November 2025 | 102 |
| October 2025 | 138 |
| September 2025 | 141 |
Compared with England and Wales, Fishwick & Frenchwood recorded notably more possession of weapons (2.5 times the national rate), drugs (73% above the national rate) and other crime (63% above the national rate), and notably less shoplifting (57% below). On the year before, criminal damage and arson rose from 73 to 108 and drugs rose from 40 to 56, while anti-social behaviour fell from 368 to 247 and vehicle crime fell from 58 to 48.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 401 | 40.5 | 34.2 | +4% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 247 | 25.0 | 15.4 | -33% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 108 | 10.9 | 6.7 | +48% |
| Public order | 80 | 8.1 | 6.7 | +10% |
| Other theft | 58 | 5.9 | 6.4 | +23% |
| Drugs | 56 | 5.7 | 3.3 | +40% |
| Vehicle crime | 48 | 4.9 | 5.0 | -17% |
| Shoplifting | 36 | 3.6 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Other crime | 34 | 3.4 | 2.1 | -15% |
| Burglary | 33 | 3.3 | 3.6 | +10% |
| Possession of weapons | 24 | 2.4 | 1.0 | -4% |
| Bicycle theft | 12 | 1.2 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 8 | 0.8 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Robbery | 7 | 0.7 | 1.4 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
7 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Fishwick & Frenchwood; the highest is City Centre (409.4 per 1,000) and the lowest Garrison (63.5).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Fishwick & Frenchwood |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Matthew's | 2,116 | 171.6 | +47% |
| Deepdale | 1,341 | 128.4 | +10% |
| City Centre | 5,296 | 409.4 | +252% |
| Ribbleton | 1,125 | 131.1 | +13% |
| Brookfield | 1,255 | 128.1 | +10% |
| Plungington | 1,711 | 141.2 | +21% |
| Garrison | 625 | 63.5 | -45% |
| Ashton | 1,372 | 134.1 | +15% |
The 10 locations below account for 37% of the crime recorded in Fishwick & Frenchwood over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Supermarket” and “Waldon Street” (78 each).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 78 |
| On or near Waldon Street | 78 |
| On or near Samuel Street | 55 |
| On or near A59 | 43 |
| On or near Adelaide Street | 32 |
| On or near Cave Street | 30 |
| On or near Fishwick Parade | 27 |
| On or near Knowles Street | 27 |
| On or near Rutland Street | 27 |
| On or near John William Street | 25 |
Of the 905 crimes in Fishwick & Frenchwood with a recorded outcome, 31% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 4.6% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 247 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 323 | 35.7% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 279 | 30.8% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 105 | 11.6% | 11.5% |
| Local resolution | 51 | 5.6% | 3.1% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 42 | 4.6% | 5.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 35 | 3.9% | 4.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 28 | 3.1% | 2.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 19 | 2.1% | 0.6% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 12 | 1.3% | 1.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 7 | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Offender given penalty notice | 3 | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% | 0.3% |
Fishwick & Frenchwood has an estimated population of 9,896 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more households without a car (39%, against 23%), more social housing (27%, against 17%) and more residents with no qualifications (27%, against 18%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Fishwick & Frenchwood average decile 2.1 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Fishwick & Frenchwood | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 23.7% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 9.6% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 53.2% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 5.0% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 11.9% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 10.7% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 23.4% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 27.5% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 38.8% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 46.2% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 27.1% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 26.6% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 2.1 | 5.5 (England) |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 32.3% | 10.1% (England) |
Is Fishwick & Frenchwood a safe place to live?
Fishwick & Frenchwood recorded 116.4 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 884th 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 drugs.
What is the most common crime in Fishwick & Frenchwood?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 401 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (247).
Is crime in Fishwick & Frenchwood going up or down?
Recorded crime in Fishwick & Frenchwood was down 2% on the year before: 1,152 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 1,172 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Fishwick & Frenchwood?
About 9,896 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 9.6% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Fishwick & Frenchwood?
Fishwick & Frenchwood 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.