Crime in Garrison: statistics, rates and trends
625 crimes were recorded in Garrison in the 12 months to August 2026, 63.5 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 6% on the year before.
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Violence and sexual offences (241), anti-social behaviour (107) and vehicle crime (49) made up 64% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 2,491st of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Garrison | Preston | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 625 | 20,756 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 63.5 | 127.4 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -6% | -8% | -1% |
| Population | 9,850 | 162,864 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the least recorded crime in Garrison of any year here (625 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 29%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 625 | 63.5 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 668 | 67.8 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 734 | 74.5 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 655 | 66.5 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 687 | 69.7 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 890 | 90.4 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 885 | 89.8 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 845 | 85.8 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 883 | 89.6 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 53 |
| 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 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and shoplifting (53% below) and public order (51% below) were well below it. On the year before, shoplifting rose from 21 to 39, while anti-social behaviour fell from 210 to 107 and public order fell from 38 to 32.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 241 | 24.5 | 34.2 | +14% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 107 | 10.9 | 15.4 | -49% |
| Vehicle crime | 49 | 5.0 | 5.0 | +9% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 43 | 4.4 | 6.7 | +2% |
| Other theft | 43 | 4.4 | 6.4 | +13% |
| Shoplifting | 39 | 4.0 | 8.5 | +86% |
| Public order | 32 | 3.2 | 6.7 | -16% |
| Burglary | 26 | 2.6 | 3.6 | +8% |
| Drugs | 20 | 2.0 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Other crime | 10 | 1.0 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 8 | 0.8 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 4 | 0.4 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Robbery | 3 | 0.3 | 1.4 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
7 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Garrison; the highest is St Matthew's, Preston (171.6 per 1,000) and the lowest Greyfriars, Preston (49.8).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Garrison |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brookfield | 1,255 | 128.1 | +102% |
| Deepdale | 1,341 | 128.4 | +102% |
| Sharoe Green | 819 | 98.6 | +55% |
| St Matthew's | 2,116 | 171.6 | +170% |
| Ribbleton | 1,125 | 131.1 | +107% |
| Greyfriars | 387 | 49.8 | -22% |
| Plungington | 1,711 | 141.2 | +123% |
| Fishwick & Frenchwood | 1,152 | 116.4 | +83% |
The 10 locations below account for 38% of the crime recorded in Garrison over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Supermarket” (57).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 57 |
| On or near Victoria Road | 36 |
| On or near B6242 | 23 |
| On or near Wookey Close | 23 |
| On or near Vicarage Close | 20 |
| On or near Lucerne Road | 18 |
| On or near Holmfield Road | 17 |
| On or near Sir Tom Finney Way | 16 |
| On or near Rose Lea | 15 |
| On or near Garrison Road | 14 |
Of the 518 crimes in Garrison with a recorded outcome, 32% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 3.9% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 107 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 190 | 36.7% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 166 | 32.0% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 46 | 8.9% | 11.5% |
| Local resolution | 30 | 5.8% | 3.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 29 | 5.6% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 20 | 3.9% | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 18 | 3.5% | 2.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 7 | 1.4% | 1.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 7 | 1.4% | 0.6% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 5 | 1.0% | 0.5% |
Garrison has an estimated population of 9,850 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has less social housing (9.7%, against 17.1%), fewer households without a car (15%, against 23%) and fewer residents with no qualifications (14%, against 18%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Garrison average decile 7.3 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Garrison | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.9% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 17.2% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 62.5% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 1.9% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 19.4% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 8.4% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 39.9% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 14.5% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 14.7% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 73.8% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 9.7% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 16.5% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.3 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Garrison a safe place to live?
Garrison recorded 63.5 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 2,491st of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Garrison?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 241 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (107).
Is crime in Garrison going up or down?
Recorded crime in Garrison was down 6% on the year before: 625 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 668 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Garrison?
About 9,850 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 17% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Garrison?
Garrison 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.