Total Crime Rate
57.7 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Newbury Close area has the 33rd lowest crime rate of 75 local areas in Cadley , and the 131st 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 Newbury Close (PR2 3NH) in the last 12 months was 57.7 per 1,000 residents and was 17.8% lower than the Cadley average (70.2 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Anti-social behaviour with 8 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , down -75.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( -75.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 7 (≈ 22.4 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -36.4% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 18.2% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Newbury Close (PR2 3NH), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Newbury Close, where police recorded 7 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Hillcroft (4 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.
View Crime In Cadley| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Newbury Close | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Fenman Road | — |
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