Is St Matthew's - Preston Safe?
Crime statistics for St Matthew's - Preston. Based on official UK Police data, updated March 2026.
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Crime by Category
Last 12 months — 3,382 total crimes recorded in St Matthew's - Preston
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Month-by-month crime totals for St Matthew's - Preston — last 12 months
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is St Matthew's - Preston safe?
St Matthew's - Preston has a CrimeRadar safety score of 3/100, rated High Crime. A total of 3,382 crimes were recorded in the last 12 months, an increase of 53.2% compared to the previous year. Crime levels in St Matthew's - Preston are above the UK average. Check the crime category breakdown below for more detail.
How many crimes were recorded in St Matthew's - Preston in the last 12 months?
3,382 crimes were recorded in St Matthew's - Preston in the last 12 months, spanning all reported crime categories from violent crime to vehicle crime and anti-social behaviour. This represents an increase of 53.2% compared to the previous 12-month period (2,208 crimes). The most common category was Violent Crime, with 1,119 incidents.
What is the most common crime in St Matthew's - Preston?
The most common crime in St Matthew's - Preston is Violent Crime, with 1,119 incidents recorded in the last 12 months — accounting for 33.1% of all reported crimes in the area. You can view a full breakdown of all crime categories, including anti-social behaviour, vehicle crime, and burglary, in the Crime by Category section on this page.
Is crime in St Matthew's - Preston increasing or decreasing?
Crime in St Matthew's - Preston is increasing. The year-on-year trend shows a rise of 53.2% — from 2,208 crimes in the previous 12 months to 3,382 in the most recent period. This upward trend is something residents and prospective buyers should factor into their decisions.
What is the safety score for St Matthew's - Preston?
St Matthew's - Preston has a safety score of 3 out of 100 (High Crime). CrimeRadar safety scores are calculated from crime volume, year-on-year trend, and crime resolution rate. A score of 85+ is Very Safe, 65–84 is Safe, 45–64 is Average, 25–44 is Below Average, and below 25 is High Crime.
How does St Matthew's - Preston compare to the Lancashire Constabulary average?
St Matthew's - Preston has a safety score of 3/100, while the Lancashire Constabulary force area average is 34/100. St Matthew's - Preston is below the force average for safety. Use the Compare tool to see a detailed side-by-side breakdown.
What is the crime resolution rate in St Matthew's - Preston?
29.3% of crimes recorded in St Matthew's - Preston resulted in a formal outcome in the last 12 months. Formal outcomes include charges brought, cautions issued, fixed penalty notices, or other official resolutions recorded by Lancashire Constabulary. The national average outcome rate in England and Wales is typically 5–15% across most crime types. A higher rate suggests more effective local enforcement.
How much violent crime is there in St Matthew's - Preston?
1,119 violent crimes were recorded in St Matthew's - Preston in the last 12 months — representing 33.1% of all reported crimes. Anti-social behaviour accounted for a further 831 incidents. Violent crime encompasses assault, robbery, and related offences as classified by the UK Home Office. Data is sourced from official police reports submitted to data.police.uk.
When was the crime data for St Matthew's - Preston last updated?
The crime data for St Matthew's - Preston was last updated in March 2026. CrimeRadar sources all crime data directly from the official UK Police Data API, operated by the Home Office and published at data.police.uk under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Data is refreshed monthly and covers the most recent 36-month period. New monthly data is typically published with a 2-month lag.
How can I compare St Matthew's - Preston with other areas?
You can compare St Matthew's - Preston with any other UK neighbourhood or city using the CrimeRadar Compare tool. It shows side-by-side safety scores, crime volumes by category, year-on-year trends, and crime resolution rates. The Compare tool covers all 44 police force areas across England, Wales and Northern Ireland, with more than 4,000 built neighbourhoods available.