Crime in Garrison: statistics, rates and trends
630 crimes were recorded in Garrison in the 12 months to July 2026, 64.0 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 8% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Garrison at a glance
- Crime trends in Garrison
- Types of crime in Garrison
- Garrison compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Garrison
- What happened after crimes were reported in Garrison
- Population and deprivation in Garrison
- Questions about crime in Garrison
- About this data
630 crimes were recorded in Garrison in the 12 months to July 2026, 64.0 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 8% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 228 reports (36% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Garrison has the 2,464th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Garrison | Preston | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 630 | 20,865 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 64.0 | 128.1 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -8% | -9% | -1% |
| Population | 9,850 | 162,864 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Garrison was highest in the year to July 2021 (913 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2026 (630). Over the whole period it fell 27%, 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 | 630 | 64.0 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 687 | 69.7 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 709 | 72.0 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 657 | 66.7 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 696 | 70.7 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 913 | 92.7 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 858 | 87.1 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 876 | 88.9 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 859 | 87.2 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 59 |
| June 2026 | 59 |
| May 2026 | 60 |
| April 2026 | 43 |
| March 2026 | 55 |
| February 2026 | 41 |
| January 2026 | 44 |
| December 2025 | 61 |
| November 2025 | 55 |
| October 2025 | 49 |
| September 2025 | 46 |
| August 2025 | 58 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Garrison 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 falls were in burglary (-35%) and anti-social behaviour (-32%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 228 | 23.1 | 0.68 | +5% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 132 | 13.4 | 0.87 | -32% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 44 | 4.5 | 0.66 | +7% |
| Other theft | 44 | 4.5 | 0.70 | +5% |
| Vehicle crime | 44 | 4.5 | 0.91 | -23% |
| Shoplifting | 40 | 4.1 | 0.49 | +135% |
| Public order | 33 | 3.4 | 0.50 | -21% |
| Burglary | 20 | 2.0 | 0.57 | -35% |
| Drugs | 19 | 1.9 | 0.59 | +36% |
| Other crime | 12 | 1.2 | 0.58 | -37% |
| Bicycle theft | 8 | 0.8 | 0.99 | +60% |
| Possession of weapons | 4 | 0.4 | 0.42 | +33% |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.2 | 0.15 | +0% |
Violence and sexual offences in Garrison
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Garrison recorded 228 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (23.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 5% on the year before. It made up 36.2% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Garrison
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Garrison recorded 132 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (13.4 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 32% on the year before. It made up 21.0% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Garrison
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Garrison recorded 44 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 7% on the year before. It made up 7.0% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Garrison
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Garrison recorded 44 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 5% on the year before. It made up 7.0% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Garrison
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Garrison recorded 44 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.5 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 23% on the year before. It made up 7.0% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Garrison
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Garrison recorded 40 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 135% on the year before. It made up 6.3% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Garrison
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Garrison recorded 33 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 21% on the year before. It made up 5.2% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Garrison
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Garrison recorded 20 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 35% on the year before. It made up 3.2% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Garrison
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Garrison recorded 19 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 36% on the year before. It made up 3.0% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Garrison
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Garrison recorded 12 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 37% on the year before. It made up 1.9% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Garrison
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Garrison recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 60% on the year before. It made up 1.3% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Garrison
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Garrison recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 33% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Garrison
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Garrison recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, 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 Garrison, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Garrison.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Garrison |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brookfield | 1,287 | 131.3 | +105% |
| Deepdale | 1,362 | 130.5 | +104% |
| Sharoe Green | 819 | 98.6 | +54% |
| St Matthew's | 2,149 | 174.2 | +172% |
| Ribbleton | 1,144 | 133.3 | +108% |
| Greyfriars | 389 | 50.0 | -22% |
| Plungington | 1,721 | 142.1 | +122% |
| Fishwick & Frenchwood | 1,174 | 118.6 | +85% |
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 Garrison over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 62 |
| On or near Victoria Road | 35 |
| On or near Wookey Close | 24 |
| On or near B6242 | 22 |
| On or near Lucerne Road | 20 |
| On or near Vicarage Close | 20 |
| On or near Holmfield Road | 17 |
| On or near Sir Tom Finney Way | 15 |
| On or near East Road | 13 |
| On or near Further/Higher Educational Building | 13 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Garrison 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 | 180 | 28.6% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 156 | 24.8% |
| Not recorded | 132 | 21.0% |
| Under investigation | 55 | 8.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 27 | 4.3% |
| Local resolution | 26 | 4.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 23 | 3.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 13 | 2.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 7 | 1.1% |
| Offender given a caution | 6 | 1.0% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 5 | 0.8% |
Garrison has an estimated population of 9,850. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Garrison sits in decile 7.3, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Garrison |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.9% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 63.9% |
| Aged 65 and over | 17.2% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 73.8% |
| Social rented homes | 9.7% |
| Private rented homes | 16.5% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.3 |
Is Garrison a safe place to live?
Garrison recorded 64.0 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 Garrison?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 228 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (132).
Is crime in Garrison going up or down?
Recorded crime in Garrison was down 8% on the year before: 630 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 687 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Garrison?
Garrison 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 Garrison. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.