Crime in Sharoe Green: statistics, rates and trends
819 crimes were recorded in Sharoe Green in the 12 months to August 2026, 98.6 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 3% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of Sharoe Green
- Questions about crime in Sharoe Green
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (330), anti-social behaviour (145) and public order (78) made up 68% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,270th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | Sharoe Green | Preston | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 819 | 20,756 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 98.6 | 127.4 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -3% | -8% | -1% |
| Population | 8,304 | 162,864 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Sharoe Green peaked in the year to August 2025 (843 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2018 (667). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 23%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 819 | 98.6 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 843 | 101.5 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 766 | 92.2 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 745 | 89.7 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 766 | 92.2 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 682 | 82.1 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 687 | 82.7 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 777 | 93.6 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 667 | 80.3 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 62 |
| 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 |
Compared with England and Wales, Sharoe Green recorded notably more public order (41% above the national rate), and notably less burglary (29% below) and criminal damage and arson (23% below). On the year before, shoplifting rose from 36 to 69 and public order rose from 55 to 78, while anti-social behaviour fell from 249 to 145 and burglary fell from 27 to 21.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 330 | 39.7 | 34.2 | +7% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 145 | 17.5 | 15.4 | -42% |
| Public order | 78 | 9.4 | 6.7 | +42% |
| Shoplifting | 69 | 8.3 | 8.5 | +92% |
| Other theft | 48 | 5.8 | 6.4 | +17% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 43 | 5.2 | 6.7 | -2% |
| Burglary | 21 | 2.5 | 3.6 | -22% |
| Drugs | 19 | 2.3 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 19 | 2.3 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Other crime | 15 | 1.8 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 14 | 1.7 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 9 | 1.1 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 5 | 0.6 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Robbery | 4 | 0.5 | 1.4 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
4 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Sharoe Green; 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 Sharoe Green |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greyfriars | 387 | 49.8 | -50% |
| Garrison | 625 | 63.5 | -36% |
| Cadley | 485 | 50.7 | -49% |
| Plungington | 1,711 | 141.2 | +43% |
| Deepdale | 1,341 | 128.4 | +30% |
| Brookfield | 1,255 | 128.1 | +30% |
| St Matthew's | 2,116 | 171.6 | +74% |
| Ingol & Cottam | 1,102 | 90.5 | -8% |
The 10 locations below account for 67% of the crime recorded in Sharoe Green over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Parking Area” (345).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 345 |
| On or near Heversham Avenue | 40 |
| On or near Barnacre Close | 39 |
| On or near Raleigh Road | 23 |
| On or near Castle Mount | 20 |
| On or near South Grove | 19 |
| On or near Pittman Court | 17 |
| On or near Aysgarth Avenue | 16 |
| On or near Haywood Close | 16 |
| On or near Marina Drive | 14 |
Of the 674 crimes in Sharoe Green with a recorded outcome, 23% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 8.2% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 145 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 250 | 37.1% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 153 | 22.7% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 87 | 12.9% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 55 | 8.2% | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 34 | 5.0% | 2.5% |
| Local resolution | 34 | 5.0% | 3.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 32 | 4.7% | 4.7% |
| Offender given a caution | 14 | 2.1% | 0.6% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 7 | 1.0% | 1.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% | 0.3% |
Sharoe Green has an estimated population of 8,304 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has less social housing (7.9%, against 17.1%), more retired residents (30%, against 22%) and fewer households without a car (16%, against 23%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Sharoe Green average decile 7.8 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Sharoe Green | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.6% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 24.0% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 53.9% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.0% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 30.2% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 6.8% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 40.9% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 14.8% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 16.2% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 77.5% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 7.9% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 14.6% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.8 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Sharoe Green a safe place to live?
Sharoe Green recorded 98.6 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,270th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were public order.
What is the most common crime in Sharoe Green?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 330 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (145).
Is crime in Sharoe Green going up or down?
Recorded crime in Sharoe Green was down 3% on the year before: 819 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 843 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Sharoe Green?
About 8,304 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 24% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Sharoe Green?
Sharoe Green 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.