Total Crime Rate
6.4 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Mill Lane area has the 2nd lowest crime rate of 21 local areas in Preston Rural East , and the 3rd 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 Mill Lane (PR3 2BJ) in the last 12 months was 6.4 per 1,000 residents and was 92.2% lower than the Preston Rural East average (81.9 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Burglary with 1 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Burglary ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Burglary ( 100.0% YoY).
In the area around Mill Lane (PR3 2BJ), the main crime hotspot is near Sports/Recreation Area. Police recorded 11 crimes here, including 8 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Preston Rural East| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Other crime | Sports/Recreation Area | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Sports/Recreation Area | Further investigation is not in the public interest |
| Sep 2025 | Drugs | The Croft | Under investigation |
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