Total Crime Rate
39.8 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Garstang Road area has the 20th lowest crime rate of 75 local areas in Cadley , and the 80th 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 Garstang Road (PR3 5DR) in the last 12 months was 39.8 per 1,000 residents and was 43.3% lower than the Cadley average (70.2 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 8 offences recorded. The least common crime was Other theft with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 200.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Violence and sexual offences ( -20.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 8 (≈ 18.7 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -20.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -52.5% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Garstang Road (PR3 5DR), the main crime hotspot is near The Sidings. Police recorded 16 crimes here, including 5 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Cadley| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Burglary | The Sidings | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | The Sidings | Under investigation |
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