Total Crime Rate
65.1 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025The Court area has the 11th highest crime rate of 32 local areas in Greyfriars , and the 159th 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 The Court (PR2 3FN) in the last 12 months was 65.1 per 1,000 residents and was 8.5% higher 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 9 offences recorded. The least common crime was Bicycle theft with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Burglary ( 200.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( -75.0% YoY).
In the area around The Court (PR2 3FN), the main crime hotspot is near Janice Drive. Police recorded 12 crimes here, including 8 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Greyfriars| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Menai Drive | — |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Conway Drive | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Janice Drive | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Burglary | The Court | Under investigation |
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