Preston
As of 1 September 2026. Crime per 100 people, compared with England.
Is Preston safe?
Crime in Preston is higher than the England rate.
Crime compared with other cities
Preston has 9.9 crimes per 100 people. England has 7.1.
Preston is on the higher-crime side of the cities we cover. The small mark is England.
| Year | Preston | England |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 11.2 | 7.5 |
| 2022 | 11.8 | 8.3 |
| 2023 | 10.8 | 8.2 |
| 2024 | 10.8 | 7.6 |
| 2025 | 10.5 | 7.9 |
Most common crimes
- Violence and sexual offences 6437 56%
- Criminal damage and arson 1645 14%
- Other theft 1224 11%
- Shoplifting 1172 10%
- Public order 1079 9%
Source: police.uk. Rates per 100 people.
Flooding
Past flooding vs other cities
Compared with other cities we cover, Preston has had fewer past floods.
This is past flooding in the city, not a forecast for your house.
How much of the city has flooded before?
Most of Preston has little history of flooding. 2% of the city has a more serious history.
- Little flooding 96%
- Some flooding 2%
- More flooding 2%
This is past flooding across the city, not a map of which houses will flood. Your street can differ.
Hazards
- Tornado Up to less than 3% chance annually in the highest-risk part of the city.
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Old coal mines
Old coal mines vs other cities
No old coal mines recorded in Preston.
PrestonNone No mines Many mines BradfordOld mines can affect ground stability. This is the city as a whole, not one street.
- Earthquake No recent tremors recorded nearby.
About these scores
What do the Low, Medium and High labels mean for Preston?
Low, Medium and High show where the city sits among the other cities we cover. Low is on the green side of the scale. High is on the red side. The small mark is England, for comparison. Preston is currently High.
How does crime in Preston compare with England?
Crime in Preston is higher than the England rate. Preston has 9.9 crimes per 100 people. England has 7.1.
Does this mean my street in Preston is safe?
No. These figures are for Preston as a whole. A given street can be better or worse. See RiskPointer for a location report.
How current is this data for Preston?
This Preston page was last updated on 1 September 2026. Crime figures come from police.uk. Flooding and hazards use the same update.
This is the city as a whole. A given street can be better or worse. See RiskPointer for a location report