Total Crime Rate
36.2 per 1,000
All offences · May 2025 - Apr 2026Violent Crime Rate
8.4 per 1,000
May 2025 - Apr 2026Garstang Road area has the 14th lowest crime rate of 75 local areas in Cadley , and the 69th lowest crime rate of 447 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 Garstang Road (PR2 9XD) in the last 12 months was 36.2 per 1,000 residents and was 44.8% lower than the Cadley average (65.7 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Burglary with 3 offences recorded. The least common crime was Other crime with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Other theft ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 3 (≈ 8.4 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 50.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -53.0% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Garstang Road (PR2 9XD), the main crime hotspot is near Hall Road. Police recorded 10 crimes here, including 3 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Preston| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | Anti-social behaviour | Hall Road | — |
| Apr 2026 | Violence and sexual offences | York Avenue | Under investigation |
| Apr 2026 | Public order | Warwick Close | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Apr 2026 | Vehicle crime | Woodside Avenue | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
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