Total Crime Rate
32.1 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Cherry Tree Drive area has the 10th lowest crime rate of 118 local areas in Ashton , and the 54th 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 Cherry Tree Drive (PR4 0EL) in the last 12 months was 32.1 per 1,000 residents and was 79.8% lower than the Ashton average (159.0 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Anti-social behaviour with 6 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 2 cases , unchanged from 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 200.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Violence and sexual offences ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 3 (≈ 8.7 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -57.1% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -9.8% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Cherry Tree Drive (PR4 0EL), the main crime hotspot is near Greenfinch Avenue. Police recorded 7 crimes here, including 4 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Ashton| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Burglary | The Shires | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Swinside | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Cotty Brook Close | Under investigation |
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