Crime in Fishwick & Frenchwood: statistics, rates and trends
1,174 crimes were recorded in Fishwick & Frenchwood in the 12 months to July 2026, 118.6 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 1% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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
- Population and deprivation in Fishwick & Frenchwood
- Questions about crime in Fishwick & Frenchwood
- About this data
1,174 crimes were recorded in Fishwick & Frenchwood in the 12 months to July 2026, 118.6 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 1% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 389 reports (33% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Fishwick & Frenchwood has the 843rd highest crime rate.
| Measure | Fishwick & Frenchwood | Preston | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 1,174 | 20,865 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 118.6 | 128.1 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +1% | -9% | -1% |
| Population | 9,896 | 162,864 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Fishwick & Frenchwood was highest in the year to July 2021 (1,764 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2025 (1,159). Over the whole period it fell 30%, 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 | 1,174 | 118.6 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 1,159 | 117.1 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 1,163 | 117.5 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 1,193 | 120.6 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 1,583 | 160.0 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,764 | 178.3 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,727 | 174.5 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,724 | 174.2 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 1,688 | 170.6 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 112 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Fishwick & Frenchwood 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. Rates were well above the national level for anti-social behaviour, criminal damage and arson, public order.
The largest increases were in drugs (+38%) and criminal damage and arson (+36%). The largest falls were in anti-social behaviour (-24%) and other crime (-15%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 389 | 39.3 | 1.15 | +1% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 273 | 27.6 | 1.80 | -24% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 105 | 10.6 | 1.56 | +36% |
| Public order | 84 | 8.5 | 1.28 | +24% |
| Other theft | 56 | 5.7 | 0.88 | +19% |
| Drugs | 54 | 5.5 | 1.67 | +38% |
| Vehicle crime | 54 | 5.5 | 1.11 | +2% |
| Shoplifting | 39 | 3.9 | 0.48 | +160% |
| Burglary | 35 | 3.5 | 1.00 | +0% |
| Other crime | 34 | 3.4 | 1.63 | -15% |
| Possession of weapons | 26 | 2.6 | 2.71 | +4% |
| Bicycle theft | 13 | 1.3 | 1.60 | +86% |
| Robbery | 8 | 0.8 | 0.60 | +60% |
| Theft from the person | 4 | 0.4 | 0.24 | +0% |
Violence and sexual offences in Fishwick & Frenchwood
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Fishwick & Frenchwood recorded 389 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (39.3 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 33.1% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Fishwick & Frenchwood
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Fishwick & Frenchwood recorded 273 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (27.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 24% on the year before. It made up 23.3% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Fishwick & Frenchwood
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Fishwick & Frenchwood recorded 105 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (10.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 36% on the year before. It made up 8.9% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Fishwick & Frenchwood
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Fishwick & Frenchwood recorded 84 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 24% on the year before. It made up 7.2% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Fishwick & Frenchwood
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Fishwick & Frenchwood recorded 56 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.7 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 19% on the year before. It made up 4.8% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Fishwick & Frenchwood
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Fishwick & Frenchwood recorded 54 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 38% on the year before. It made up 4.6% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Fishwick & Frenchwood
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Fishwick & Frenchwood recorded 54 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.5 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 2% on the year before. It made up 4.6% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Fishwick & Frenchwood
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Fishwick & Frenchwood recorded 39 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 160% on the year before. It made up 3.3% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Fishwick & Frenchwood
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Fishwick & Frenchwood recorded 35 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.5 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 3.0% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Fishwick & Frenchwood
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Fishwick & Frenchwood recorded 34 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 15% on the year before. It made up 2.9% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Fishwick & Frenchwood
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Fishwick & Frenchwood recorded 26 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 4% on the year before. It made up 2.2% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Fishwick & Frenchwood
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Fishwick & Frenchwood recorded 13 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 86% on the year before. It made up 1.1% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Fishwick & Frenchwood
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Fishwick & Frenchwood recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 60% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Fishwick & Frenchwood
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Fishwick & Frenchwood recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Fishwick & Frenchwood, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Fishwick & Frenchwood.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Fishwick & Frenchwood |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Matthew's | 2,149 | 174.2 | +47% |
| Deepdale | 1,362 | 130.5 | +10% |
| City Centre | 5,213 | 403.0 | +240% |
| Ribbleton | 1,144 | 133.3 | +12% |
| Brookfield | 1,287 | 131.3 | +11% |
| Plungington | 1,721 | 142.1 | +20% |
| Garrison | 630 | 64.0 | -46% |
| Ashton | 1,394 | 136.3 | +15% |
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 Fishwick & Frenchwood over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Waldon Street | 87 |
| On or near Supermarket | 82 |
| On or near Samuel Street | 60 |
| On or near A59 | 43 |
| On or near Cave Street | 31 |
| On or near Adelaide Street | 30 |
| On or near Rutland Street | 30 |
| On or near Knowles Street | 28 |
| On or near Fishwick Parade | 27 |
| On or near John William Street | 23 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Fishwick & Frenchwood 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 | 330 | 28.1% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 287 | 24.4% |
| Not recorded | 273 | 23.3% |
| Under investigation | 87 | 7.4% |
| Local resolution | 54 | 4.6% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 43 | 3.7% |
| Status update unavailable | 36 | 3.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 26 | 2.2% |
| Offender given a caution | 18 | 1.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 10 | 0.9% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 7 | 0.6% |
| Offender given penalty notice | 2 | 0.2% |
Fishwick & Frenchwood has an estimated population of 9,896. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Fishwick & Frenchwood sits in decile 2.1, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Fishwick & Frenchwood |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 23.7% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 66.7% |
| Aged 65 and over | 9.6% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 46.2% |
| Social rented homes | 27.1% |
| Private rented homes | 26.6% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 2.1 |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 32.3% |
Is Fishwick & Frenchwood a safe place to live?
Fishwick & Frenchwood recorded 118.6 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, higher 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 Fishwick & Frenchwood?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 389 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (273).
Is crime in Fishwick & Frenchwood going up or down?
Recorded crime in Fishwick & Frenchwood was up 1% on the year before: 1,174 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 1,159 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Fishwick & Frenchwood?
Fishwick & Frenchwood 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 Fishwick & Frenchwood. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.