Crimes Committed Near Preston, PR2 1BW in August 2025
Summary
Preston, PR2 1BW is within the Ashton - Preston policing neighbourhood, under the Lancashire Constabulary force area.
There were 61 crimes recorded in August 2025 within half a mile of Preston, PR2 1BW.
Crime Level
The overall crime level in the area immediately around Preston, PR2 1BW can be described as Low.
In the previous 12 months for which data is available, there were 46 reported crimes per 1,000 people - a low level when compared with other statistical areas.
This crime level rating is based on crimes in the Lower level Super Output Area (LSOA) that this postcode is within, whereas the crime map and the list of crimes shown below is based on a straight-line distance instead. Care should be taken when comparing rural to urban areas as even if crimes per 1,000 people are similar, the crimes will be geographically more spread out in rural areas and the LSOA will be a larger area.
Levels By Category
Anti-social behaviour: Low
Bicycle theft: None
Burglary: Low
Criminal damage and arson: Low
Drugs: None
Other crime: None
Other theft: Low
Possession of weapons: None
Public order: Low
Robbery: None
Shoplifting: None
Theft from the person: None
Vehicle crime: Very Low
Violence and sexual offences: Medium
List of Crimes Nearby
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Anti-social behaviour
These are the 24 Anti-social behaviour crimes recorded in August 2025 within half a mile of Preston, PR2 1BW. Click the tabs above to view crimes in other categories.
| Date | Location |
|---|---|
| August 2025 | On or near Aldwych Court |
| August 2025 | On or near Aldwych Drive |
| August 2025 | On or near Arnside Road |
| August 2025 | On or near Birkdale Drive |
| August 2025 | On or near Blackpool Road |
| August 2025 | On or near Cartmel Place |
| August 2025 | On or near Cartmel Place |
| August 2025 | On or near Clifton Avenue |
| August 2025 | On or near Cottam Lane |
| August 2025 | On or near Greendale Mews |
| August 2025 | On or near Heywood Road |
| August 2025 | On or near Heywood Road |
| August 2025 | On or near Heywood Road |
| August 2025 | On or near Layton Road |
| August 2025 | On or near Layton Road |
| August 2025 | On or near Nelson Drive |
| August 2025 | On or near Nelson Drive |
| August 2025 | On or near Parking Area |
| August 2025 | On or near Parking Area |
| August 2025 | On or near Parking Area |
| August 2025 | On or near Pedders Grove |
| August 2025 | On or near Starrgate Drive |
| August 2025 | On or near Thistleton Road |
| August 2025 | On or near Thurnham Road |
Bicycle theft
This is the 1 Bicycle theft crime recorded in August 2025 within half a mile of Preston, PR2 1BW. Click the tabs above to view crimes in other categories.
| Date | Location | Latest Outcome |
|---|---|---|
| August 2025 | On or near Aldcliffe Road | Under investigation |
Burglary
This is the 1 Burglary crime recorded in August 2025 within half a mile of Preston, PR2 1BW. Click the tabs above to view crimes in other categories.
| Date | Location | Latest Outcome |
|---|---|---|
| August 2025 | On or near Sheffield Drive | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
Criminal damage and arson
These are the 5 Criminal damage and arson crimes recorded in August 2025 within half a mile of Preston, PR2 1BW. Click the tabs above to view crimes in other categories.
| Date | Location | Latest Outcome |
|---|---|---|
| August 2025 | On or near Aldwych Court | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| August 2025 | On or near Layton Road | Offender given penalty notice |
| August 2025 | On or near Nelson Drive | Under investigation |
| August 2025 | On or near Rawcliffe Drive | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| August 2025 | On or near Salwick Place | Offender given a caution |
Other theft
These are the 3 Other theft crimes recorded in August 2025 within half a mile of Preston, PR2 1BW. Click the tabs above to view crimes in other categories.
| Date | Location | Latest Outcome |
|---|---|---|
| August 2025 | On or near Formby Place | Under investigation |
| August 2025 | On or near Further/Higher Educational Building | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| August 2025 | On or near Greendale Mews | Under investigation |
Public order
These are the 2 Public order crimes recorded in August 2025 within half a mile of Preston, PR2 1BW. Click the tabs above to view crimes in other categories.
| Date | Location | Latest Outcome |
|---|---|---|
| August 2025 | On or near Whinfield Place | Under investigation |
| August 2025 | On or near Whinfield Place | Under investigation |
Robbery
This is the 1 Robbery crime recorded in August 2025 within half a mile of Preston, PR2 1BW. Click the tabs above to view crimes in other categories.
| Date | Location | Latest Outcome |
|---|---|---|
| August 2025 | On or near Pedder'S Lane | Under investigation |
Vehicle crime
These are the 3 Vehicle crime crimes recorded in August 2025 within half a mile of Preston, PR2 1BW. Click the tabs above to view crimes in other categories.
| Date | Location | Latest Outcome |
|---|---|---|
| August 2025 | On or near Aldwych Court | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| August 2025 | On or near Parking Area | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| August 2025 | On or near Preesall Close | Under investigation |
Violence and sexual offences
These are the 21 Violence and sexual offences crimes recorded in August 2025 within half a mile of Preston, PR2 1BW. Click the tabs above to view crimes in other categories.
| Date | Location | Latest Outcome |
|---|---|---|
| August 2025 | On or near Aldwych Court | Under investigation |
| August 2025 | On or near Blackpool Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| August 2025 | On or near Forton Road | Under investigation |
| August 2025 | On or near Forton Road | Under investigation |
| August 2025 | On or near Forton Road | Local resolution |
| August 2025 | On or near Hendon Place | Under investigation |
| August 2025 | On or near Heywood Road | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| August 2025 | On or near Inskip Road | Under investigation |
| August 2025 | On or near Larches Avenue | Awaiting court outcome |
| August 2025 | On or near Layton Road | Under investigation |
| August 2025 | On or near Lime Grove | Under investigation |
| August 2025 | On or near Marton Road | Under investigation |
| August 2025 | On or near Mythop Place | Awaiting court outcome |
| August 2025 | On or near Mythop Place | Awaiting court outcome |
| August 2025 | On or near Norbreck Drive | Under investigation |
| August 2025 | On or near Ribby Place | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| August 2025 | On or near Ryelands Crescent | Under investigation |
| August 2025 | On or near Ryelands Crescent | Under investigation |
| August 2025 | On or near Sheffield Drive | Under investigation |
| August 2025 | On or near The Ploughlands | Under investigation |
| August 2025 | On or near Weeton Place | Unable to prosecute suspect |
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