Crime Rates at Gorse Grove, Ribbleton, Preston, PR2 6QR

Gorse Grove area has the 8th lowest crime rate of 61 local areas in Brookfield , and the 120th 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 Gorse Grove (PR2 6QR) in the last 12 months was 54.3 per 1,000 residents and was 66.7% lower than the Brookfield average (163.0 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 8 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 ( -50.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 9 (≈ 34.9 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 12.5% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -50.0% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Gorse Grove (PR2 6QR), the main crime hotspot is near Greenlands Crescent. Police recorded 37 crimes here, including 15 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.