Crime Rates at Hennel Lane, Walton Le Dale, Preston, PR5 4LE

Hennel Lane area has the 5th highest crime rate of 23 local areas in Samlesbury & Walton , and the 147th highest crime rate of 369 local areas in South Ribble .

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 Hennel Lane (PR5 4LE) in the last 12 months was 72.7 per 1,000 residents and was 38.7% lower than the Samlesbury & Walton average (118.4 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 11 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Violence and sexual offences ( 1000.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( 100.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 12 (≈ 51.3 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 1100.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -27.6% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Hennel Lane (PR5 4LE), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Sefton Road, where police recorded 8 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Denby Close (6 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.