Crime Rates at Eastgate, Ribchester, Preston, PR3 3ZN

Eastgate area has the 6th lowest crime rate of 21 local areas in Chipping , and the 36th lowest 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 Eastgate (PR3 3ZN) in the last 12 months was 17.6 per 1,000 residents and was 33.7% lower 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 3 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour 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 3 (≈ 10.6 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 50.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 42.9% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Eastgate (PR3 3ZN), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Sarmatian Fold, where police recorded 11 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Water Street (6 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.