Crime Rates at Curwen Street, Preston, PR1 5HY

Curwen Street area has the 10th lowest crime rate of 24 local areas in St Matthew's , and the 117th highest crime rate of 448 local areas in Preston .

Crime levels at this postcode are much higher than in the adjoining streets, suggesting that most neighbouring areas are relatively safer than this one.

The overall crime rate in the area around Curwen Street (PR1 5HY) in the last 12 months was 154.6 per 1,000 residents and was 22.4% 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 Violence and sexual offences with 12 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , down -80.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Burglary ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( -80.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 14 (≈ 63.6 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 75.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -11.1% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Curwen Street (PR1 5HY), the main crime hotspot is near Strutt Street. Police recorded 53 crimes here, including 31 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.