Preesall vs Preston Rural North
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Preesall vs Preston Rural North Results
Key Statistics (last 12 months)
Crime by Category (last 12 months)
Number of crimes per category — lower is better
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Preesall safer than Preston Rural North?
Preesall has a safety score of 54/100 (Average) and recorded 362 crimes in the last 12 months. Preston Rural North has a safety score of 51/100 (Average) with 389 crimes. Preesall scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.
What is the crime trend in Preesall vs Preston Rural North?
Preesall shows a year-on-year crime trend of -8.6% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Preston Rural North shows -0.8% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.
What types of crime are most common in Preesall and Preston Rural North?
In Preesall, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (157 incidents). In Preston Rural North, it is Violent Crime (134 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.
How does anti-social behaviour compare between Preesall and Preston Rural North?
Preesall recorded 113 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Preston Rural North recorded 132. Anti-social behaviour includes rowdiness, nuisance and disorder that disrupts daily life but may not result in a criminal charge.
How do violent crime levels compare in Preesall vs Preston Rural North?
Violent crime in Preesall totalled 157 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 134 in Preston Rural North. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.
How many crimes were recorded in Preesall and Preston Rural North in the previous year?
In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Preesall recorded 396 crimes (now 362, a change of -8.6%). Preston Rural North recorded 392 crimes previously (now 389, -0.8%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Preesall and Preston Rural North?
The resolution rate is the percentage of recorded crimes that resulted in a formal outcome — such as a charge, caution, penalty notice, or community resolution. Preesall has a resolution rate of 19.4% and Preston Rural North has 0%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Preesall and Preston Rural North?
Preesall falls within the Lancashire Constabulary boundary. Preston Rural North is covered by Lancashire Constabulary. Each force operates independently and publishes crime data through the national UK Police API.
What data is used to compare Preesall and Preston Rural North?
CrimeRadar uses 36 months of official recorded crime data from the UK Police API, updated each month. The safety score combines crime volume relative to the force average, year-on-year trend direction, and resolution rate. All figures are based on crimes recorded within each police-defined neighbourhood boundary.
Can I see Preesall or Preston Rural North on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Preesall and Preston Rural North. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.