Total Crime Rate
39.7 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Langbury Lane area has the 17th highest crime rate of 53 local areas in East Preston , and the 202nd lowest crime rate of 532 local areas in Arun .
At least one of the neighbouring streets has high or very high crime levels. However, overall crime around this postcode is more mixed, with some nearby areas experiencing lower crime.
The overall crime rate in the area around Langbury Lane (BN12 6QA) in the last 12 months was 39.7 per 1,000 residents and was 40.3% higher than the East Preston average (28.3 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 7 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Violence and sexual offences ( 133.3% YoY). The sharpest decline was Other crime ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 7 (≈ 16.4 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 133.3% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -79.8% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Langbury Lane (BN12 6QA), the main crime hotspot is near Onslow Drive. Police recorded 11 crimes here, including 10 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In East Preston| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Langbury Lane | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | St Maur'S Road | — |
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