Total Crime Rate
148.4 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Preston has the 2nd highest crime rate of 35 districts in North West region and the 14th highest crime rate district of 318 districts in England and Wales. Within the region (North West), it has the 2nd highest crime rate of 35 districts.
The overall crime rate in Preston in the last 12 months was 148.4 per 1,000 residents and was 149.7% higher than the North West region average (59.4 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, Preston’s most reported crimes were Anti-social behaviour with 6,957 offences recorded. The least common crime was Theft from the person with 102 cases , down -14.3% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Bicycle theft ( 10.6% YoY). The sharpest decline was Vehicle crime ( -14.7% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 8,468 (≈ 55.8 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were flat ( 1.4% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -33.6% comparing early vs recent averages) .
Last 12 months · All offences per 1,000 residents
District average: 148.4 per 1,000
| Ward | Per 1,000 | vs. District | Label vs UK wards | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | City Centre | 418.8 | 270.4 (182%) | Very high 10/10 |
| 2 | St Matthew's | 199.2 | 50.8 (34%) | Very high 10/10 |
| 3 | Deepdale | 184.5 | 36.1 (24%) | Very high 10/10 |
| 4 | Brookfield | 163.0 | 14.6 (10%) | Very high 10/10 |
| 5 | Ashton | 159.0 | 10.6 (7%) | Very high 10/10 |
| 6 | Ribbleton | 133.4 | -15.0 (-10%) | Very high 9/10 |
| 7 | Sharoe Green | 97.2 | -51.2 (-35%) | High 8/10 |
| 8 | Ingol & Cottam | 95.8 | -52.6 (-35%) | High 8/10 |
| 9 | Fishwick & Frenchwood | 92.8 | -55.7 (-38%) | High 8/10 |
| 10 | Lea & Larches | 88.4 | -60.0 (-40%) | High 7/10 |
| 11 | Plungington | 85.4 | -63.0 (-42%) | High 7/10 |
| 12 | Preston Rural East | 81.9 | -66.5 (-45%) | High 7/10 |
| 13 | Cadley | 70.2 | -78.2 (-53%) | Typical 6/10 |
| 14 | Garrison | 68.0 | -80.4 (-54%) | Typical 6/10 |
| 15 | Greyfriars | 60.0 | -88.5 (-60%) | Typical 5/10 |
| 16 | Preston Rural North | 50.4 | -98.0 (-66%) | Low 4/10 |
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