Safety in Preston

Preston in North West scores 48/100 (fair) for safety, measured against the national average — a score of 60 is typical for the country.

Crimes (12 mo)

21,180

Rate per 1,000

143.4

1-year trend

-4.2%

3-year trend

-10.8%

5-year trend

-21.4%

Most common

Violence and sexual offences

Seriously hurt or killed (3 yrs)

363

Per 1,000 residents

2.5

Data last updated: 15 August 2026