Total Crime Rate
37.7 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Preston Old Road area has the 25th lowest crime rate of 73 local areas in Billinge & Beardwood , and the 89th lowest crime rate of 440 local areas in Blackburn with Darwen .
This postcode forms a relatively safe pocket compared with the surrounding streets. Neighbouring areas record much higher crime levels, even though this postcode itself remains comparatively low-crime.
The overall crime rate in the area around Preston Old Road (BB2 5HD) in the last 12 months was 37.7 per 1,000 residents and was 25.6% lower than the Billinge & Beardwood average (50.6 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 7 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 7 (≈ 24.0 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were flat ( 0.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -11.5% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Preston Old Road (BB2 5HD), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Petrol Station, where police recorded 12 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Feilden Place (7 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.
View Crime In Billinge & Beardwood| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Eskdale Crescent | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Eclipse Road | — |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Arnside Crescent | — |
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