Crime Rates at Ribbleton Lane, Preston, PR1 5EA

Ribbleton Lane area has the 2nd lowest crime rate of 24 local areas in St Matthew's , and the 173rd lowest crime rate of 448 local areas in Preston .

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 Ribbleton Lane (PR1 5EA) in the last 12 months was 73.7 per 1,000 residents and was 63.0% lower than the St Matthew's average (199.2 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Anti-social behaviour with 10 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Burglary ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Violence and sexual offences ( -11.1% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 11 (≈ 31.2 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -8.3% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -62.8% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Ribbleton Lane (PR1 5EA), the main crime hotspot is near Maitland Close. Police recorded 81 crimes here, including 25 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.