Crime Rate in Brookfield: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Brookfield

The total recorded crimes in Brookfield, Preston, UK in March 2025 are around 139 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Brookfield crime rate of 3.71 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 Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (49) incidents (53.12% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (46) incidents (-4.17% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (14) incidents (366.67% increase)
Brookfield Crime Hotspots

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

  • Gisburn Road with total crimes: 11
  • Garsdale Road with total crimes: 9
  • Sulby Grove with total crimes: 9

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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 March 2025 the Brookfield has recorded 139 crimes with crime rate of 3.71 ranking 6th 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.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Preston)CrimesRank (Preston)CrimesRank (Preston)
City Centre501 16,637 15,945 1
St Matthew's162 32,431 22,366 2
Plungington195 22,341 32,251 3
Deepdale159 41,720 41,763 4
Ashton149 51,620 51,683 5
Ribbleton121 71,380 81,385 6
Ingol & Cottam101 91,390 71,149 9
Fishwick & Frenchwood113 81,232 91,162 8
Lea & Larches55 13876 10833 10
Sharoe Green76 10847 11723 11
Preston Rural East59 11725 13538 14
Garrison56 12829 12668 12
Cadley37 15711 14629 13
Greyfriars40 14493 15382 15
Preston Rural North30 16377 16263 16

Brookfield Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

July 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 38 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 37 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (82 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (70 cases).

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (39 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (28 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (28 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (25 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 447 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 37.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 70 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202549
February 202532
January 202537
December 202443
November 202439
October 202424
September 202430
August 202430
July 202437
June 202470
May 202428
April 202428

A total of 449 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 37.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 82 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202546
February 202548
January 202534
December 202419
November 202423
October 202431
September 202425
August 202439
July 202438
June 202482
May 202439
April 202425

A total of 66 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20252
January 20255
December 20247
November 20242
October 20246
September 20245
August 20245
July 20245
June 202418
May 20241
April 20245

A total of 119 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202514
February 20253
January 202510
December 202412
November 20249
October 20245
September 202412
August 202415
July 20246
June 202418
May 20246
April 20249

A total of 122 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20258
February 20259
January 20256
December 202410
November 20246
October 202410
September 20249
August 20248
July 202411
June 202420
May 20248
April 202417

A total of 13 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.30 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20251
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241
April 20242

A total of 63 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20254
January 20253
December 20247
November 20245
October 20244
September 202410
August 20244
July 20248
June 20244
May 20244
April 20245

A total of 47 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.27 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20254
January 20251
November 20245
October 20246
September 20243
August 20246
July 20241
June 202410
May 20241
April 20247

A total of 53 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.42 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20253
January 20252
December 20249
November 20243
October 20242
September 20243
August 20247
July 20244
June 20248
May 20246
April 20244

A total of 11 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20252
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
June 20242

A total of 180 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 60 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 202511
January 202520
December 202410
November 20243
October 20243
September 20246
August 202419
July 202423
June 202460
May 20249
April 202412

A total of 11 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 19 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 5 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241

High Crime Locations Brookfield in March 2025

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

1. Gisburn Road (Map)
Total11
Violence and sexual offences7
Criminal damage and arson2
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
2. Garsdale Road (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour2
Other crime2
Burglary1
3. Sulby Grove (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour3
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
4. Assheton Place (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour5
5. Newby Place (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
6. Longridge Road (Map)
Total5
Other theft3
Anti-social behaviour1
Shoplifting1
7. Grafton Road (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson1
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Sycamore Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson1
9. Greenlands Crescent (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour4
10. Lambert Close (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson1

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