Crime Rates at Wilkinson Street, Lostock Hall, Preston, PR5 5BP

Wilkinson Street area has the 12th lowest crime rate of 25 local areas in Lostock Hall , and the 150th lowest crime rate of 369 local areas in South Ribble .

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 Wilkinson Street (PR5 5BP) in the last 12 months was 44.7 per 1,000 residents and was 34.6% lower than the Lostock Hall average (68.3 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Anti-social behaviour with 4 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Violence and sexual offences ( 33.3% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 4 (≈ 13.7 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 33.3% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -49.2% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Wilkinson Street (PR5 5BP), the highest concentration of overall crime is near St James Close, where police recorded 18 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near King Street (8 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.