Crime Rate in Preston: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Preston

The total recorded crimes in Preston, Brent, UK in May 2025 are around 46 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Preston crime rate of 0.51 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Preston, encompassing approximately 89,409 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (16) incidents (128.57% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (13) incidents (30.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (4) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
Preston Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Carlton Avenue East with total crimes: 4
  • Courtenay Road with total crimes: 3
  • Third Avenue with total crimes: 3

How safe is Preston?

To understand the safety of Preston, we need to analyze Preston crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Brent:

    • In 2024, Preston demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Brent average, with 403 crimes compared to 1120.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Preston recorded fewer crimes than 20 out of 21 other areas in the Brent.

    • In 2023, Preston had fewer crimes than the Brent average, with 771 crimes compared to 1,842. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Preston recorded fewer crimes than 18 out of 21 other areas in the Brent.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Brent, Preston has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Positive changes in overall safety.

Preston Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Preston has recorded 46 crimes with crime rate of 0.88 ranking 21th out of 21 in the Brent, UK

In 2024, the total Preston crimes were 403. The crime rate of Preston in 2024 was 8.42 (year) or 0.70 (month) ranking it 21 dangerous area in the Brent.

In 2023, the total crimes in Preston were around 771 crimes with yearly crime rate of 8.62 (year) or 0.72 (month) ranking 19 most dangerous area in the Brent.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Preston)CrimesRank (Preston)CrimesRank (Preston)
Harlesden & Kensal Green274 31,653 33,175 1
Kilburn306 21,832 13,097 2
Stonebridge307 11,626 43,012 3
Queensbury259 41,691 22,165 9
Roundwood228 91,618 52,593 4
Dollis Hill240 71,330 92,504 5
Wembley Park249 51,387 81,704 14
Willesden Green237 81,429 72,421 6
Wembley Hill246 61,571 62,299 7
Queens Park180 101,184 112,180 8
Kenton177 111,213 102,038 10
Cricklewood & Mapesbury129 15936 141,870 11
Brondesbury Park150 131,038 131,785 12
Wembley Central176 121,175 121,746 13
Alperton146 14893 151,510 16
Welsh Harp101 17760 171,574 15
Barnhill118 16797 161,105 17
Sudbury95 18695 191,035 18
Kingsbury67 19700 18699 21
Tokyngton60 20450 20768 20
Northwick Park30 22270 22476 22

Preston Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (16 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (13 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (10 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other theft (8 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (13 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (13 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 17 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 10 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (13 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (7 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 20 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 15 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (10 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (7 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (20 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime also remained a significant concern (8 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (14 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (8 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (19 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (17 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Other theft saw the largest number of reported crimes with 1 incidents, and Theft from the person was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

In May 2024, Public order dominated crime reports (1 incidents), followed by Theft from the person also remained a significant concern (1 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 37 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.70 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20254
March 20254
February 20255
January 20253
December 20245
November 20245
October 20243
September 20244
August 20241

A total of 115 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.50 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202513
April 202510
March 202513
February 202510
January 20255
December 202420
November 202410
October 20247
September 20248
August 202419

A total of 41 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.10 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20255
March 20255
February 20253
January 20254
December 20247
November 20247
October 20243
September 20244
August 20242

A total of 140 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.73 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202516
April 20257
March 202513
February 202517
January 202513
December 202415
November 20247
October 202420
September 202414
August 202417
July 20241

A total of 49 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.45 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20258
March 20256
February 20254
January 20257
December 20245
November 20245
October 20246
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241

A total of 15 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20252
March 20252
January 20252
December 20242
November 20241
September 20244

A total of 31 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.82 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20253
March 20253
February 20253
January 20252
December 20241
November 20245
October 20245
September 20242
August 20243
May 20241

A total of 38 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.75 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
March 20252
February 20253
January 20257
December 20243
November 20245
October 20248
September 20246

A total of 18 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20253
March 20252
January 20252
December 20241
November 20241
October 20243
September 20242
August 20242
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 20 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
March 20252
February 20252
January 20256
December 20241
November 20242
October 20242
September 20242
August 20241

A total of 26 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.89 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20256
March 20251
February 20254
January 20253
December 20241
November 20243
October 20244
September 20243
August 20241

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20251
December 20241
September 20242

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
September 20243
August 20241

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20252
January 20251
December 20241
October 20242

High Crime Locations Preston in May 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Preston postcode area is presented below.

1. Carlton Avenue East (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
Robbery1
2. Courtenay Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
3. Third Avenue (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour3
4. Loweswater Close (Map)
Total3
Other theft2
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Supermarket (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Shoplifting1
6. Elmstead Avenue (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
7. Forty Avenue (Map)
Total2
Public order2
8. Bowling Green Court (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
9. Hirst Crescent (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
10. Petrol Station (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1

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