Crime in Greyfriars, Preston: statistics, rates and trends
389 crimes were recorded in Greyfriars, Preston in the 12 months to July 2026, 50.0 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 20% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Greyfriars, Preston at a glance
- Crime trends in Greyfriars, Preston
- Types of crime in Greyfriars, Preston
- Greyfriars, Preston compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Greyfriars, Preston
- What happened after crimes were reported in Greyfriars, Preston
- Population and deprivation in Greyfriars, Preston
- Questions about crime in Greyfriars, Preston
- About this data
389 crimes were recorded in Greyfriars, Preston in the 12 months to July 2026, 50.0 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 20% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 134 reports (34% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Greyfriars, Preston has the 3,021st highest crime rate.
| Measure | Greyfriars, Preston | Preston | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 389 | 20,865 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 50.0 | 128.1 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -20% | -9% | -1% |
| Population | 7,773 | 162,864 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Greyfriars, Preston was highest in the year to July 2025 (486 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2022 (384). Over the whole period it fell 15%, 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 | 389 | 50.0 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 486 | 62.5 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 401 | 51.6 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 405 | 52.1 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 384 | 49.4 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 422 | 54.3 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 456 | 58.7 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 476 | 61.2 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 460 | 59.2 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 46 |
| June 2026 | 35 |
| May 2026 | 28 |
| April 2026 | 30 |
| March 2026 | 24 |
| February 2026 | 30 |
| January 2026 | 21 |
| December 2025 | 33 |
| November 2025 | 41 |
| October 2025 | 31 |
| September 2025 | 32 |
| August 2025 | 38 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Greyfriars, Preston 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 bicycle theft.
The largest falls were in violence and sexual offences (-35%) and burglary (-26%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 134 | 17.2 | 0.50 | -35% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 96 | 12.4 | 0.81 | -16% |
| Other theft | 26 | 3.3 | 0.52 | -10% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 25 | 3.2 | 0.47 | -4% |
| Vehicle crime | 24 | 3.1 | 0.63 | +26% |
| Shoplifting | 18 | 2.3 | 0.28 | +0% |
| Burglary | 17 | 2.2 | 0.62 | -26% |
| Public order | 17 | 2.2 | 0.33 | +42% |
| Bicycle theft | 11 | 1.4 | 1.72 | +83% |
| Other crime | 11 | 1.4 | 0.67 | -35% |
| Drugs | 4 | 0.5 | 0.16 | -43% |
| Possession of weapons | 3 | 0.4 | 0.40 | -40% |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.3 | 0.19 | -50% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.1 | 0.08 | n/a |
Violence and sexual offences in Greyfriars, Preston
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Greyfriars, Preston recorded 134 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (17.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 35% on the year before. It made up 34.4% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Greyfriars, Preston
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Greyfriars, Preston recorded 96 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (12.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 16% on the year before. It made up 24.7% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Greyfriars, Preston
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Greyfriars, Preston recorded 26 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 10% on the year before. It made up 6.7% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Greyfriars, Preston
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Greyfriars, Preston recorded 25 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 4% on the year before. It made up 6.4% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Greyfriars, Preston
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Greyfriars, Preston recorded 24 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 26% on the year before. It made up 6.2% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Greyfriars, Preston
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Greyfriars, Preston recorded 18 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 4.6% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Greyfriars, Preston
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Greyfriars, Preston recorded 17 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 26% on the year before. It made up 4.4% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Greyfriars, Preston
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Greyfriars, Preston recorded 17 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 42% on the year before. It made up 4.4% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Greyfriars, Preston
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Greyfriars, Preston recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 83% on the year before. It made up 2.8% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Greyfriars, Preston
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Greyfriars, Preston recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 35% on the year before. It made up 2.8% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Greyfriars, Preston
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Greyfriars, Preston recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 43% on the year before. It made up 1.0% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Greyfriars, Preston
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Greyfriars, Preston recorded 3 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 down 40% on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Greyfriars, Preston
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Greyfriars, Preston recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Greyfriars, Preston
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Greyfriars, Preston recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Greyfriars, Preston, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Greyfriars, Preston.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Greyfriars, Preston |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharoe Green | 819 | 98.6 | +97% |
| Cadley | 486 | 50.9 | +2% |
| Plungington | 1,721 | 142.1 | +184% |
| Ingol & Cottam | 1,125 | 92.4 | +85% |
| Garrison | 630 | 64.0 | +28% |
| Ashton | 1,394 | 136.3 | +172% |
| Preston Rural North | 371 | 47.2 | -6% |
| Deepdale | 1,362 | 130.5 | +161% |
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 Greyfriars, Preston over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Greenway | 29 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 29 |
| On or near Black Bull Lane | 20 |
| On or near Chalfont Field | 20 |
| On or near Garstone Croft | 19 |
| On or near Ridgeford Gardens | 19 |
| On or near Conway Drive | 16 |
| On or near Aubigny Drive | 14 |
| On or near Broadway | 14 |
| On or near Palatine Drive | 10 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Greyfriars, Preston 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 | 125 | 32.1% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 97 | 24.9% |
| Not recorded | 96 | 24.7% |
| Under investigation | 28 | 7.2% |
| Local resolution | 15 | 3.9% |
| Court result unavailable | 6 | 1.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 5 | 1.3% |
| Status update unavailable | 5 | 1.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 4 | 1.0% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 3 | 0.8% |
| Offender given a caution | 3 | 0.8% |
| Offender given penalty notice | 1 | 0.3% |
Greyfriars, Preston has an estimated population of 7,773. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Greyfriars, Preston sits in decile 9.2, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Greyfriars, Preston |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.8% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 59.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 21.9% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 85.6% |
| Social rented homes | 3.6% |
| Private rented homes | 10.7% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 9.2 |
Is Greyfriars, Preston a safe place to live?
Greyfriars, Preston recorded 50.0 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 Greyfriars, Preston?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 134 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (96).
Is crime in Greyfriars, Preston going up or down?
Recorded crime in Greyfriars, Preston was down 20% on the year before: 389 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 486 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Greyfriars, Preston?
Greyfriars, Preston 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 Greyfriars, Preston. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.