Crime in Preston Rural East: statistics, rates and trends
828 crimes were recorded in Preston Rural East in the 12 months to August 2026, 65.3 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 4% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Preston Rural East at a glance
- Crime trends in Preston Rural East
- Types of crime in Preston Rural East
- Preston Rural East compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Preston Rural East
- What happened after crimes were reported in Preston Rural East
- Demographics of Preston Rural East
- Questions about crime in Preston Rural East
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (400), anti-social behaviour (140) and public order (63) made up 73% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 2,419th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Preston Rural East | Preston | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 828 | 20,756 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 65.3 | 127.4 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +4% | -8% | -1% |
| Population | 12,689 | 162,864 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the most recorded crime in Preston Rural East of any year here (828 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 32%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 828 | 65.3 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 793 | 62.5 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 628 | 49.5 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 475 | 37.4 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 490 | 38.6 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 652 | 51.4 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 643 | 50.7 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 614 | 48.4 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 626 | 49.3 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 67 |
| July 2026 | 68 |
| June 2026 | 80 |
| May 2026 | 85 |
| April 2026 | 63 |
| March 2026 | 67 |
| February 2026 | 67 |
| January 2026 | 80 |
| December 2025 | 66 |
| November 2025 | 63 |
| October 2025 | 67 |
| September 2025 | 55 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and criminal damage and arson (50% below) and vehicle crime (46% below) were well below it. On the year before, public order rose from 42 to 63 and vehicle crime rose from 24 to 34, while anti-social behaviour fell from 218 to 140 and criminal damage and arson fell from 58 to 43.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 400 | 31.5 | 34.2 | +35% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 140 | 11.0 | 15.4 | -36% |
| Public order | 63 | 5.0 | 6.7 | +50% |
| Other theft | 49 | 3.9 | 6.4 | -6% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 43 | 3.4 | 6.7 | -26% |
| Burglary | 34 | 2.7 | 3.6 | -8% |
| Vehicle crime | 34 | 2.7 | 5.0 | +42% |
| Other crime | 26 | 2.0 | 2.1 | -24% |
| Drugs | 17 | 1.3 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 11 | 0.9 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 4 | 0.3 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 0.2 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 3 | 0.2 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.1 | 1.4 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
5 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Preston Rural East; 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 Preston Rural East |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharoe Green | 819 | 98.6 | +51% |
| Garrison | 625 | 63.5 | -3% |
| Brookfield | 1,255 | 128.1 | +96% |
| Greyfriars | 387 | 49.8 | -24% |
| Ribbleton | 1,125 | 131.1 | +101% |
| Deepdale | 1,341 | 128.4 | +97% |
| Cadley | 485 | 50.7 | -22% |
| St Matthew's | 2,116 | 171.6 | +163% |
The 10 locations below account for 41% of the crime recorded in Preston Rural East over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Cumeragh Lane” (103).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Cumeragh Lane | 103 |
| On or near Goldcrest Drive | 35 |
| On or near Bleasdale Road | 27 |
| On or near Parking Area | 26 |
| On or near St Johns Drive | 26 |
| On or near The Ridings | 26 |
| On or near D'Urton Lane | 25 |
| On or near Elston Lane | 25 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 25 |
| On or near Acreage Close | 22 |
Of the 688 crimes in Preston Rural East with a recorded outcome, 24% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 3.3% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 140 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 310 | 45.1% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 168 | 24.4% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 72 | 10.5% | 11.5% |
| Local resolution | 37 | 5.4% | 3.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 28 | 4.1% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 23 | 3.3% | 5.2% |
| Offender given a caution | 16 | 2.3% | 0.6% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 10 | 1.5% | 1.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 9 | 1.3% | 2.5% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 6 | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 6 | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Offender given penalty notice | 3 | 0.4% | 0.1% |
Preston Rural East has an estimated population of 12,689 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has less social housing (3.9%, against 17.1%), fewer households without a car (7.2%, against 23.3%) and fewer unemployed residents (1.3%, against 3.4%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Preston Rural East average decile 8.1 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Preston Rural East | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 20.8% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 19.6% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 60.4% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 1.3% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 26.3% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.6% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 40.3% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 13.6% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 7.2% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 86.3% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 3.9% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 9.7% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.1 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Preston Rural East a safe place to live?
Preston Rural East recorded 65.3 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 2,419th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Preston Rural East?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 400 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (140).
Is crime in Preston Rural East going up or down?
Recorded crime in Preston Rural East was up 4% on the year before: 828 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 793 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Preston Rural East?
About 12,689 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 20% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Preston Rural East?
Preston Rural East 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.