Crime Rates at Far Croft, Lostock Hall, Preston, PR5 5SS

Far Croft area has the 14th highest crime rate of 41 local areas in Charnock , and the 94th highest crime rate of 369 local areas in South Ribble .

Crime levels at this postcode are much higher than in the adjoining streets, suggesting that most neighbouring areas are relatively safer than this one.

The overall crime rate in the area around Far Croft (PR5 5SS) in the last 12 months was 112.8 per 1,000 residents and was 36.1% higher than the Charnock average (82.9 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Anti-social behaviour with 24 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 Anti-social behaviour ( 380.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Other crime ( -66.7% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 11 (≈ 33.5 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were flat ( 0.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -4.1% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Far Croft (PR5 5SS), the main crime hotspot is near Mark Close. Police recorded 34 crimes here, including 16 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.