Crime Rate in Preston: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Preston

The total recorded crimes in Preston, North Tyneside, UK in May 2025 are around 47 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Preston crime rate of 0.53 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: (23) incidents (76.92% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (-14.29% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (6) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
Preston Crime Hotspots

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

  • Windermere Terrace with total crimes: 9
  • Brock Farm Court with total crimes: 4
  • Preston Road with total crimes: 4

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 North Tyneside:

    • In 2024, Preston demonstrated a lower crime volume than the North Tyneside average, with 594 crimes compared to 1267.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Preston recorded fewer crimes than 17 out of 19 other areas in the North Tyneside.

    • In 2023, Preston had fewer crimes than the North Tyneside average, with 646 crimes compared to 1,192. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Preston recorded fewer crimes than 17 out of 19 other areas in the North Tyneside.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in North Tyneside, 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 47 crimes with crime rate of 0.88 ranking 18th out of 19 in the North Tyneside, UK

In 2024, the total Preston crimes were 594. The crime rate of Preston in 2024 was 8.42 (year) or 0.70 (month) ranking it 18 dangerous area in the North Tyneside.

In 2023, the total crimes in Preston were around 646 crimes with yearly crime rate of 8.62 (year) or 0.72 (month) ranking 18 most dangerous area in the North Tyneside.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Preston)CrimesRank (Preston)CrimesRank (Preston)
Riverside281 13,986 13,399 1
Wallsend155 22,265 22,264 2
Howdon119 61,670 41,651 3
Chirton132 41,755 31,567 4
Collingwood135 31,590 51,392 6
Whitley Bay124 51,546 61,437 5
Battle Hill100 81,240 81,304 7
Valley97 91,368 71,257 8
Longbenton111 71,153 111,160 9
Killingworth86 121,225 9930 13
Camperdown76 13952 131,038 10
Tynemouth96 101,168 10966 12
Benton86 111,005 121,002 11
Northumberland74 14780 15819 14
Monkseaton South53 16796 14812 15
Cullercoats54 15780 16681 17
Weetslade49 17721 17740 16
St Mary's31 20371 20390 19
Monkseaton North35 19383 19376 20

Preston Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (23 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (13 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (12 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (15 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (11 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 20 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 18 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (17 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Shoplifting saw the largest number of reported crimes with 17 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 11 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (21 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (9 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (10 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (8 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (19 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (10 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (14 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (5 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Shoplifting saw the largest number of reported crimes with 12 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Shoplifting (28 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (14 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (21 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (16 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 91 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20257
March 20253
February 20254
January 20254
December 202411
November 20249
October 20244
September 202410
August 20245
July 20246
June 202414
May 20248

A total of 6 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20251
October 20243
August 20241

A total of 42 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.23 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20257
March 20252
February 20251
January 20252
December 20241
November 20244
October 20242
September 20244
August 20243
July 20246
June 20246
May 20243

A total of 28 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20252
March 20252
February 20252
January 20255
December 20242
November 20241
October 20242
September 20243
August 20241
July 20242
May 20242

A total of 207 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 15.92 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202523
April 202513
March 202515
February 202520
January 202517
December 202411
November 202421
October 202410
September 202419
August 202414
July 20249
June 202414
May 202421

A total of 43 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20252
March 20251
February 20252
December 20244
November 20244
October 20243
September 20241
August 20245
July 20242
June 20248
May 20248

A total of 150 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.54 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 202512
March 202511
February 202518
January 20256
December 202417
November 20243
October 20248
September 20248
August 20245
July 202412
June 202428
May 202416

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
March 20251
November 20241
September 20241

A total of 34 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20254
February 20256
January 20256
December 20241
October 20241
September 20243
August 20242
July 20245
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
March 20253
November 20241
September 20242
August 20241

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 32 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.91 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20254
February 20251
January 20252
December 20241
November 20245
October 20242
September 20244
August 20245
July 20241
June 20246

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
May 20241

High Crime Locations Preston in May 2025

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

1. Windermere Terrace (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences9
2. Brock Farm Court (Map)
Total4
Criminal damage and arson2
Violence and sexual offences2
3. Preston Road (Map)
Total4
Shoplifting4
4. Frank Place (Map)
Total4
Possession of weapons2
Public order2
5. North Road (Map)
Total2
Bicycle theft1
Other theft1
6. Haswell Gardens (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
7. Camp Terrace (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
8. The Chase (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
9. Alma Place (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
10. Waterloo Place (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2

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