Crime in Sharoe Green: statistics, rates and trends
819 crimes were recorded in Sharoe Green in the 12 months to July 2026, 98.6 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 2% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Sharoe Green at a glance
- Crime trends in Sharoe Green
- Types of crime in Sharoe Green
- Sharoe Green compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Sharoe Green
- What happened after crimes were reported in Sharoe Green
- Population and deprivation in Sharoe Green
- Questions about crime in Sharoe Green
- About this data
819 crimes were recorded in Sharoe Green in the 12 months to July 2026, 98.6 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 2% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 323 reports (39% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Sharoe Green has the 1,275th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Sharoe Green | Preston | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 819 | 20,865 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 98.6 | 128.1 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -2% | -9% | -1% |
| Population | 8,304 | 162,864 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Sharoe Green was highest in the year to July 2025 (834 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2018 (654). Over the whole period it rose 25%, 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 | 819 | 98.6 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 834 | 100.4 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 772 | 93.0 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 742 | 89.4 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 765 | 92.1 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 683 | 82.2 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 683 | 82.2 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 793 | 95.5 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 654 | 78.8 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 69 |
| June 2026 | 76 |
| May 2026 | 73 |
| April 2026 | 60 |
| March 2026 | 90 |
| February 2026 | 55 |
| January 2026 | 64 |
| December 2025 | 65 |
| November 2025 | 61 |
| October 2025 | 75 |
| September 2025 | 69 |
| August 2025 | 62 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Sharoe Green 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 anti-social behaviour, public order, bicycle theft.
The largest increases were in shoplifting (+94%) and public order (+29%). The largest falls were in anti-social behaviour (-30%) and vehicle crime (-27%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 323 | 38.9 | 1.14 | +5% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 163 | 19.6 | 1.28 | -30% |
| Public order | 72 | 8.7 | 1.30 | +29% |
| Shoplifting | 70 | 8.4 | 1.02 | +94% |
| Other theft | 49 | 5.9 | 0.92 | +11% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 37 | 4.5 | 0.66 | -18% |
| Burglary | 24 | 2.9 | 0.82 | -4% |
| Vehicle crime | 19 | 2.3 | 0.46 | -27% |
| Drugs | 17 | 2.0 | 0.63 | -6% |
| Other crime | 15 | 1.8 | 0.86 | -21% |
| Bicycle theft | 14 | 1.7 | 2.05 | +8% |
| Possession of weapons | 9 | 1.1 | 1.12 | +50% |
| Robbery | 4 | 0.5 | 0.36 | +300% |
| Theft from the person | 3 | 0.4 | 0.21 | -25% |
Violence and sexual offences in Sharoe Green
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Sharoe Green recorded 323 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (38.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 5% on the year before. It made up 39.4% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Sharoe Green
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Sharoe Green recorded 163 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (19.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 30% on the year before. It made up 19.9% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Sharoe Green
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Sharoe Green recorded 72 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 29% on the year before. It made up 8.8% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Sharoe Green
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Sharoe Green recorded 70 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.4 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 94% on the year before. It made up 8.5% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Sharoe Green
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Sharoe Green recorded 49 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 11% on the year before. It made up 6.0% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Sharoe Green
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Sharoe Green recorded 37 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 down 18% on the year before. It made up 4.5% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Sharoe Green
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Sharoe Green recorded 24 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 4% on the year before. It made up 2.9% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Sharoe Green
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Sharoe Green recorded 19 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 27% on the year before. It made up 2.3% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Sharoe Green
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Sharoe Green recorded 17 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 6% on the year before. It made up 2.1% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Sharoe Green
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Sharoe Green recorded 15 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 21% on the year before. It made up 1.8% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Sharoe Green
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Sharoe Green recorded 14 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 8% on the year before. It made up 1.7% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Sharoe Green
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Sharoe Green recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.1 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 50% on the year before. It made up 1.1% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Sharoe Green
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Sharoe Green recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 300% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Sharoe Green
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Sharoe Green recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 25% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Sharoe Green, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Sharoe Green.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Sharoe Green |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greyfriars | 389 | 50.0 | -49% |
| Garrison | 630 | 64.0 | -35% |
| Cadley | 486 | 50.9 | -48% |
| Plungington | 1,721 | 142.1 | +44% |
| Deepdale | 1,362 | 130.5 | +32% |
| Brookfield | 1,287 | 131.3 | +33% |
| St Matthew's | 2,149 | 174.2 | +77% |
| Ingol & Cottam | 1,125 | 92.4 | -6% |
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 Sharoe Green over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 347 |
| On or near Barnacre Close | 40 |
| On or near Heversham Avenue | 40 |
| On or near South Grove | 26 |
| On or near Raleigh Road | 22 |
| On or near Castle Mount | 18 |
| On or near Pittman Court | 16 |
| On or near Aysgarth Avenue | 15 |
| On or near The Paddock | 15 |
| On or near Marina Drive | 14 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Sharoe Green 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 | 255 | 31.1% |
| Not recorded | 163 | 19.9% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 156 | 19.0% |
| Under investigation | 77 | 9.4% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 55 | 6.7% |
| Local resolution | 32 | 3.9% |
| Court result unavailable | 28 | 3.4% |
| Status update unavailable | 27 | 3.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 11 | 1.3% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 7 | 0.9% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.4% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.4% |
Sharoe Green has an estimated population of 8,304. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Sharoe Green sits in decile 7.8, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Sharoe Green |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.6% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 58.4% |
| Aged 65 and over | 24.0% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 77.5% |
| Social rented homes | 7.9% |
| Private rented homes | 14.6% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.8 |
Is Sharoe Green a safe place to live?
Sharoe Green recorded 98.6 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, close to 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 Sharoe Green?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 323 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (163).
Is crime in Sharoe Green going up or down?
Recorded crime in Sharoe Green was down 2% on the year before: 819 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 834 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Sharoe Green?
Sharoe Green 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 Sharoe Green. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.