Crime Rates at Medlar Close, Wesham, Preston, PR4 3EJ

Medlar Close area has the 7th lowest crime rate of 38 local areas in Kirkham , and the 35th lowest crime rate of 269 local areas in Fylde .

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 Medlar Close (PR4 3EJ) in the last 12 months was 17.9 per 1,000 residents and was 80.1% lower than the Kirkham average (89.9 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 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Violence and sexual offences ( 50.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( -50.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 3 (≈ 10.8 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 50.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -51.9% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Medlar Close (PR4 3EJ), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Meadow Park, where police recorded 17 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near St Georges Park (8 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.