Crime Rate in Brookfield: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Brookfield

The total recorded crimes in Brookfield, Preston, UK in July 2025 are around 177 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Brookfield crime rate of 4.72 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 Brookfield, encompassing approximately 37,469 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (51) incidents (34.21% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (43) incidents (79.17% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (34) incidents (-8.11% decrease)
Brookfield Crime Hotspots

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

  • Grafton Road with total crimes: 31
  • Westfield Drive with total crimes: 13
  • Westerdale Close with total crimes: 11

How safe is Brookfield?

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

  • Relative to Preston:

    • In 2024, Brookfield demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Preston average, with 1481 crimes compared to 1568.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Brookfield witnessed more crimes than 10 out of 15 other areas in the Preston.

    • In 2023, Brookfield had fewer crimes than the Preston average, with 1,200 crimes compared to 1,434. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Furthermore, Brookfield witnessed more crimes than 9 out of 15 other areas in the Preston.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Brookfield Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Brookfield has recorded 177 crimes with crime rate of 1.09 ranking 3th out of 15 in the Preston, UK

In 2024, the total Brookfield crimes were 1,481. The crime rate of Brookfield in 2024 was 39.53 (year) or 3.29 (month) ranking it 6 dangerous area in the Preston.

In 2023, the total crimes in Brookfield were around 1,200 crimes with yearly crime rate of 32.03 (year) or 2.67 (month) ranking 7 most dangerous area in the Preston.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Brookfield)CrimesRank (Brookfield)CrimesRank (Brookfield)
City Centre489 16,637 15,945 1
St Matthew's221 22,431 22,366 2
Plungington148 52,341 32,251 3
Deepdale161 41,720 41,763 4
Ashton136 71,620 51,683 5
Ribbleton137 61,380 81,385 6
Ingol & Cottam112 81,390 71,149 9
Fishwick & Frenchwood84 121,232 91,162 8
Preston Rural East106 9725 13538 14
Lea & Larches95 11876 10833 10
Sharoe Green99 10847 11723 11
Garrison48 14829 12668 12
Cadley58 13711 14629 13
Greyfriars36 16493 15382 15
Preston Rural North39 15377 16263 16

Brookfield Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 51 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 43 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (38 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (37 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (32 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (30 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (34 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (33 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (49 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (46 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 48 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 32 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (37 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (34 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 43 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 19 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (39 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (23 cases).

In October 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (31 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (24 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (30 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (25 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (39 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (30 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 95 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.92 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202510
June 20258
May 20258
April 20253
March 20258
February 20259
January 20256
December 202410
November 20246
October 202410
September 20249
August 20248

A total of 396 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 33.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 48 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202543
June 202524
May 202530
April 202534
March 202546
February 202548
January 202534
December 202419
November 202423
October 202431
September 202425
August 202439

A total of 174 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.50 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 37 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202534
June 202537
May 202526
April 20251
March 20254
February 202511
January 202520
December 202410
November 20243
October 20243
September 20246
August 202419

A total of 438 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 36.50 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 51 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202551
June 202538
May 202532
April 202533
March 202549
February 202532
January 202537
December 202443
November 202439
October 202424
September 202430
August 202430

A total of 38 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20251
May 20251
April 20252
March 20252
February 20253
January 20252
December 20249
November 20243
October 20242
September 20243
August 20247

A total of 126 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.50 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202516
June 202514
May 20256
April 202510
March 202514
February 20253
January 202510
December 202412
November 20249
October 20245
September 202412
August 202415

A total of 40 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.64 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20251
May 20253
April 20256
March 20253
February 20254
January 20251
November 20245
October 20246
September 20243
August 20246

A total of 63 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.25 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20259
May 20256
April 20256
March 20255
February 20252
January 20255
December 20247
November 20242
October 20246
September 20245
August 20245

A total of 17 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20251
April 20255
March 20251
January 20252
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 53 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.82 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
May 20255
April 20251
March 20255
February 20254
January 20253
December 20247
November 20245
October 20244
September 202410
August 20244

A total of 13 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.30 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20252
May 20251
April 20251
February 20251
January 20252
December 20241
November 20241
September 20241
August 20242

A total of 10 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
April 20252
March 20251
January 20251
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 15 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20252
May 20252
April 20252
March 20251
December 20241
November 20243
October 20241
September 20242

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241

High Crime Locations Brookfield in July 2025

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

1. Grafton Road (Map)
Total31
Shoplifting29
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Westfield Drive (Map)
Total13
Anti-social behaviour11
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Westerdale Close (Map)
Total11
Anti-social behaviour7
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson1
4. Belmont Crescent (Map)
Total9
Criminal damage and arson4
Shoplifting3
Anti-social behaviour2
5. Garsdale Road (Map)
Total5
Criminal damage and arson3
Violence and sexual offences2
6. Sulby Grove (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Drugs1
7. Greenlands Crescent (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Hatfield Road (Map)
Total4
Public order2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
9. Dorman Road (Map)
Total4
Drugs1
Other crime1
Other theft1
Vehicle crime1
10. Heathfield Drive (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Public order1

  • Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2021. This data is licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
  • Contains Office for National Statistics data licensed under the Open Government Licence v.3.0
  • Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.