Crime in Preston Rural East: statistics, rates and trends
825 crimes were recorded in Preston Rural East in the 12 months to July 2026, 65.0 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 5% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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
- Population and deprivation in Preston Rural East
- Questions about crime in Preston Rural East
- About this data
825 crimes were recorded in Preston Rural East in the 12 months to July 2026, 65.0 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 5% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 392 reports (48% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Preston Rural East has the 2,428th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Preston Rural East | Preston | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 825 | 20,865 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 65.0 | 128.1 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +5% | -9% | -1% |
| Population | 12,689 | 162,864 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Preston Rural East was highest in the year to July 2026 (825 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2022 (463). Over the whole period it rose 34%, 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 | 825 | 65.0 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 785 | 61.9 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 604 | 47.6 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 491 | 38.7 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 463 | 36.5 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 691 | 54.5 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 630 | 49.6 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 622 | 49.0 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 614 | 48.4 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 64 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Preston Rural East 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 increases were in violence and sexual offences (+32%) and public order (+28%).
The largest falls were in anti-social behaviour (-30%) and criminal damage and arson (-23%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 392 | 30.9 | 0.90 | +32% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 151 | 11.9 | 0.78 | -30% |
| Public order | 55 | 4.3 | 0.65 | +28% |
| Other theft | 52 | 4.1 | 0.64 | +6% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 43 | 3.4 | 0.50 | -23% |
| Burglary | 35 | 2.8 | 0.78 | +0% |
| Vehicle crime | 32 | 2.5 | 0.51 | +14% |
| Other crime | 27 | 2.1 | 1.01 | -16% |
| Drugs | 16 | 1.3 | 0.39 | +220% |
| Shoplifting | 11 | 0.9 | 0.10 | -15% |
| Possession of weapons | 4 | 0.3 | 0.32 | -43% |
| Theft from the person | 4 | 0.3 | 0.19 | +300% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.2 | 0.19 | +100% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.1 | 0.06 | -67% |
Violence and sexual offences in Preston Rural East
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Preston Rural East recorded 392 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (30.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 32% on the year before. It made up 47.5% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Preston Rural East
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Preston Rural East recorded 151 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (11.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 30% on the year before. It made up 18.3% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Preston Rural East
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Preston Rural East recorded 55 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 28% on the year before. It made up 6.7% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Preston Rural East
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Preston Rural East recorded 52 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 6% on the year before. It made up 6.3% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Preston Rural East
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Preston Rural East recorded 43 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 23% on the year before. It made up 5.2% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Preston Rural East
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Preston Rural East recorded 35 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 4.2% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Preston Rural East
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Preston Rural East recorded 32 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 14% on the year before. It made up 3.9% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Preston Rural East
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Preston Rural East recorded 27 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.1 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 16% on the year before. It made up 3.3% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Preston Rural East
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Preston Rural East recorded 16 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 220% on the year before. It made up 1.9% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Preston Rural East
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Preston Rural East recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 15% on the year before. It made up 1.3% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Preston Rural East
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Preston Rural East recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 43% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Preston Rural East
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Preston Rural East recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 300% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Preston Rural East
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Preston Rural East recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Preston Rural East
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Preston Rural East recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 67% on the year before. It made up 0.1% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Preston Rural East, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Preston Rural East.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Preston Rural East |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharoe Green | 819 | 98.6 | +52% |
| Garrison | 630 | 64.0 | -2% |
| Brookfield | 1,287 | 131.3 | +102% |
| Greyfriars | 389 | 50.0 | -23% |
| Ribbleton | 1,144 | 133.3 | +105% |
| Deepdale | 1,362 | 130.5 | +101% |
| Cadley | 486 | 50.9 | -22% |
| St Matthew's | 2,149 | 174.2 | +168% |
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 Preston Rural East over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Cumeragh Lane | 103 |
| On or near Goldcrest Drive | 38 |
| On or near D'Urton Lane | 30 |
| On or near Bleasdale Road | 26 |
| On or near The Ridings | 26 |
| On or near Elston Lane | 25 |
| On or near Parking Area | 24 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 24 |
| On or near St Johns Drive | 21 |
| On or near Garstang Road | 20 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Preston Rural East 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 | 307 | 37.2% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 165 | 20.0% |
| Not recorded | 151 | 18.3% |
| Under investigation | 68 | 8.2% |
| Local resolution | 37 | 4.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 26 | 3.2% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 21 | 2.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 14 | 1.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 11 | 1.3% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 10 | 1.2% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 6 | 0.7% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 6 | 0.7% |
Preston Rural East has an estimated population of 12,689. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Preston Rural East sits in decile 8.1, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Preston Rural East |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 20.8% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 59.6% |
| Aged 65 and over | 19.6% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 86.3% |
| Social rented homes | 3.9% |
| Private rented homes | 9.7% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.1 |
Is Preston Rural East a safe place to live?
Preston Rural East recorded 65.0 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 Preston Rural East?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 392 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (151).
Is crime in Preston Rural East going up or down?
Recorded crime in Preston Rural East was up 5% on the year before: 825 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 785 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Preston Rural East?
Preston Rural East 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 Preston Rural East. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.