Crime Rates at St Francis Close, Fulwood, Preston, PR2 9WH

St Francis Close area has the 10th highest crime rate of 22 local areas in Garrison , and the 141st lowest crime rate of 447 local areas in Preston .

At least one of the neighbouring streets has high or very high crime levels. However, overall crime around this postcode is more mixed, with some nearby areas experiencing lower crime.

The overall crime rate in the area around St Francis Close (PR2 9WH) in the last 12 months was 57.9 per 1,000 residents and was 10.1% lower than the Garrison average (64.3 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 4 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Violence and sexual offences ( 300.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( -50.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 4 (≈ 16.5 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 300.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -15.8% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around St Francis Close (PR2 9WH), the highest concentration of overall crime is near The Paddock, where police recorded 17 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Sherwood Way (8 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.