Total Crime Rate
22.1 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025St Edwards Chase area has the 10th lowest crime rate of 32 local areas in Greyfriars , and the 32nd lowest crime rate of 448 local areas in Preston .
Compared with the surrounding streets, this postcode does not stand out as either a particular hotspot or an unusually safe pocket. Crime levels in the neighbouring output areas are broadly in line with this area.
The overall crime rate in the area around St Edwards Chase (PR2 3BF) in the last 12 months was 22.1 per 1,000 residents and was 63.1% lower than the Greyfriars average (60.0 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Anti-social behaviour with 6 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( -57.1% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 4 (≈ 5.9 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -33.3% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has flat ( 1.2% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around St Edwards Chase (PR2 3BF), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Newbury Close, where police recorded 7 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Kingston Chase (3 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.
View Crime In Greyfriars| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Newbury Close | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Other crime | Priors Lea Court | Under investigation |
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