Total Crime Rate
60.3 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Preston Road area has the 8th highest crime rate of 21 local areas in Chipping , and the 71st highest crime rate of 200 local areas in Ribble Valley .
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 Preston Road (PR3 3XL) in the last 12 months was 60.3 per 1,000 residents and was 126.9% higher than the Chipping average (26.6 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 6 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 Criminal damage and arson ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 6 (≈ 19.0 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -25.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 22.2% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Preston Road (PR3 3XL), the main crime hotspot is near Sarmatian Fold. Police recorded 11 crimes here, including 6 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Chipping| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Sunnyside Avenue | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Sarmatian Fold | — |
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