Crime in Brookfield, Preston: statistics, rates and trends
1,255 crimes were recorded in Brookfield, Preston in the 12 months to August 2026, 128.1 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 15% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Brookfield, Preston at a glance
- Crime trends in Brookfield, Preston
- Types of crime in Brookfield, Preston
- Brookfield, Preston compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Brookfield, Preston
- What happened after crimes were reported in Brookfield, Preston
- Demographics of Brookfield, Preston
- Questions about crime in Brookfield, Preston
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (434), shoplifting (197) and anti-social behaviour (179) made up 65% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 715th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the highest quarter.
| Measure | Brookfield, Preston | Preston | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,255 | 20,756 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 128.1 | 127.4 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -15% | -8% | -1% |
| Population | 9,800 | 162,864 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Brookfield, Preston peaked in the year to August 2020 (1,627 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2024 (1,237). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 17%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 1,255 | 128.1 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 1,485 | 151.5 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,237 | 126.2 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,306 | 133.3 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,374 | 140.2 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,501 | 153.2 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,627 | 166.0 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,382 | 141.0 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,505 | 153.6 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 112 |
| July 2026 | 88 |
| June 2026 | 100 |
| May 2026 | 93 |
| April 2026 | 117 |
| March 2026 | 88 |
| February 2026 | 115 |
| January 2026 | 126 |
| December 2025 | 94 |
| November 2025 | 91 |
| October 2025 | 113 |
| September 2025 | 118 |
Compared with England and Wales, Brookfield, Preston recorded notably more possession of weapons (2.5 times the national rate), shoplifting (2.4 times the national rate) and other crime (2.0 times the national rate), and notably less public order (30% below). On the year before, anti-social behaviour fell from 401 to 179 and public order fell from 62 to 46.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 434 | 44.3 | 34.2 | -1% |
| Shoplifting | 197 | 20.1 | 8.5 | +5% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 179 | 18.3 | 15.4 | -55% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 116 | 11.8 | 6.7 | -7% |
| Other theft | 73 | 7.4 | 6.4 | -23% |
| Vehicle crime | 52 | 5.3 | 5.0 | +6% |
| Public order | 46 | 4.7 | 6.7 | -26% |
| Other crime | 42 | 4.3 | 2.1 | +8% |
| Drugs | 40 | 4.1 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Burglary | 33 | 3.4 | 3.6 | -3% |
| Possession of weapons | 24 | 2.4 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Robbery | 12 | 1.2 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 4 | 0.4 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 3 | 0.3 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
5 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Brookfield, Preston; the highest is City Centre (409.4 per 1,000) and the lowest Garrison (63.5).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Brookfield, Preston |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ribbleton | 1,125 | 131.1 | +2% |
| Garrison | 625 | 63.5 | -50% |
| St Matthew's | 2,116 | 171.6 | +34% |
| Deepdale | 1,341 | 128.4 | 0% |
| Fishwick & Frenchwood | 1,152 | 116.4 | -9% |
| Sharoe Green | 819 | 98.6 | -23% |
| Plungington | 1,711 | 141.2 | +10% |
| City Centre | 5,296 | 409.4 | +220% |
The 10 locations below account for 36% of the crime recorded in Brookfield, Preston over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Grafton Road” (162).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Grafton Road | 162 |
| On or near Westfield Drive | 41 |
| On or near Garsdale Road | 37 |
| On or near Heathfield Drive | 35 |
| On or near Ingleton Road | 31 |
| On or near Parking Area | 31 |
| On or near Rough Hey Road | 30 |
| On or near Cowley Road | 29 |
| On or near Gisburn Road | 28 |
| On or near Sion Hill | 27 |
Of the 1,076 crimes in Brookfield, Preston with a recorded outcome, 29% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 9.4% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 179 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 347 | 32.2% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 308 | 28.6% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 110 | 10.2% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 101 | 9.4% | 5.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 60 | 5.6% | 4.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 48 | 4.5% | 2.5% |
| Local resolution | 42 | 3.9% | 3.1% |
| Offender given a caution | 26 | 2.4% | 0.6% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 19 | 1.8% | 1.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 7 | 0.7% | 0.5% |
| Offender given penalty notice | 5 | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.2% | 0.3% |
Brookfield, Preston has an estimated population of 9,800 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more social housing (29%, against 17%), more residents with no qualifications (26%, against 18%) and less private renting (12%, against 20%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Brookfield, Preston average decile 2.6 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Brookfield, Preston | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 22.8% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 15.1% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 57.6% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 3.5% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 18.0% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 7.6% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 22.6% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 26.2% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 28.1% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 59.1% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 28.5% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 12.3% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 2.6 | 5.5 (England) |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 32.1% | 10.1% (England) |
Is Brookfield, Preston a safe place to live?
Brookfield, Preston recorded 128.1 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 715th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were possession of weapons and shoplifting.
What is the most common crime in Brookfield, Preston?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 434 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by shoplifting (197).
Is crime in Brookfield, Preston going up or down?
Recorded crime in Brookfield, Preston was down 15% on the year before: 1,255 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 1,485 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Brookfield, Preston?
About 9,800 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 15% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Brookfield, Preston?
Brookfield, Preston is policed by Lancashire.
Police-recorded crime from data.police.uk (September 2017 to August 2026), ONS population estimates and Census 2021. Definitions and limitations: methodology.