Total Crime Rate
31.0 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Cedar Way area has the 15th highest crime rate of 36 local areas in Broad Oak , and the 99th lowest crime rate of 369 local areas in South Ribble .
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 Cedar Way (PR1 0PE) in the last 12 months was 31.0 per 1,000 residents and was 50.9% lower than the Broad Oak average (63.2 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 3 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Violence and sexual offences ( 200.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Burglary ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 3 (≈ 11.6 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 200.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -54.2% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Cedar Way (PR1 0PE), the main crime hotspot is near Marl Avenue. Police recorded 4 crimes here, including 4 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Broad Oak| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Cherry Wood | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Lime Close | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Other crime | Ashtree Grove | Under investigation |
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