Crime in Brookfield, Preston: statistics, rates and trends
1,287 crimes were recorded in Brookfield, Preston in the 12 months to July 2026, 131.3 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 13% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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
- Population and deprivation in Brookfield, Preston
- Questions about crime in Brookfield, Preston
- About this data
1,287 crimes were recorded in Brookfield, Preston in the 12 months to July 2026, 131.3 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 13% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 418 reports (32% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Brookfield, Preston has the 660th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Brookfield, Preston | Preston | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 1,287 | 20,865 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 131.3 | 128.1 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -13% | -9% | -1% |
| Population | 9,800 | 162,864 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Brookfield, Preston was highest in the year to July 2020 (1,625 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2024 (1,194). Over the whole period it fell 12%, against a fall of 4% across England and Wales. Rates use today's population for every year, so they show the direction of change rather than exact historic rates.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to July 2026 | 1,287 | 131.3 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 1,479 | 150.9 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 1,194 | 121.8 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 1,309 | 133.6 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 1,388 | 141.6 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,521 | 155.2 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,625 | 165.8 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,418 | 144.7 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 1,458 | 148.8 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 144 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Brookfield, Preston over the 12 months to July 2026. The index compares the local rate with England and Wales: 1.00 is the national rate, 2.00 is double it. Rates were well above the national level for shoplifting, anti-social behaviour, criminal damage and arson.
The largest increases were in shoplifting (+20%) and other crime (+10%). The largest falls were in anti-social behaviour (-48%) and public order (-24%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 418 | 42.7 | 1.25 | -5% |
| Shoplifting | 208 | 21.2 | 2.56 | +20% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 204 | 20.8 | 1.36 | -48% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 122 | 12.4 | 1.84 | -3% |
| Other theft | 79 | 8.1 | 1.26 | -17% |
| Vehicle crime | 49 | 5.0 | 1.02 | -8% |
| Public order | 48 | 4.9 | 0.74 | -24% |
| Other crime | 44 | 4.5 | 2.13 | +10% |
| Drugs | 37 | 3.8 | 1.15 | +118% |
| Burglary | 33 | 3.4 | 0.95 | -13% |
| Possession of weapons | 26 | 2.7 | 2.73 | +160% |
| Robbery | 13 | 1.3 | 0.98 | +0% |
| Theft from the person | 4 | 0.4 | 0.24 | +300% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.2 | 0.25 | -87% |
Violence and sexual offences in Brookfield, Preston
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Brookfield, Preston recorded 418 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (42.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 5% on the year before. It made up 32.5% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Brookfield, Preston
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Brookfield, Preston recorded 208 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (21.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 20% on the year before. It made up 16.2% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Brookfield, Preston
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Brookfield, Preston recorded 204 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (20.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 48% on the year before. It made up 15.9% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Brookfield, Preston
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Brookfield, Preston recorded 122 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (12.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 3% on the year before. It made up 9.5% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Brookfield, Preston
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Brookfield, Preston recorded 79 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 17% on the year before. It made up 6.1% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Brookfield, Preston
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Brookfield, Preston recorded 49 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.0 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 8% on the year before. It made up 3.8% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Brookfield, Preston
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Brookfield, Preston recorded 48 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 24% on the year before. It made up 3.7% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Brookfield, Preston
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Brookfield, Preston recorded 44 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 10% on the year before. It made up 3.4% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Brookfield, Preston
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Brookfield, Preston recorded 37 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 118% on the year before. It made up 2.9% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Brookfield, Preston
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Brookfield, Preston recorded 33 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.4 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 13% on the year before. It made up 2.6% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Brookfield, Preston
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Brookfield, Preston recorded 26 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 160% on the year before. It made up 2.0% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Brookfield, Preston
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Brookfield, Preston recorded 13 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.3 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 1.0% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Brookfield, Preston
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Brookfield, Preston recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 300% on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Brookfield, Preston
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Brookfield, Preston recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 87% on the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Brookfield, Preston, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Brookfield, Preston.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Brookfield, Preston |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ribbleton | 1,144 | 133.3 | +1% |
| Garrison | 630 | 64.0 | -51% |
| St Matthew's | 2,149 | 174.2 | +33% |
| Deepdale | 1,362 | 130.5 | -1% |
| Fishwick & Frenchwood | 1,174 | 118.6 | -10% |
| Sharoe Green | 819 | 98.6 | -25% |
| Plungington | 1,721 | 142.1 | +8% |
| City Centre | 5,213 | 403.0 | +207% |
Police.uk records each crime at an approximate location, usually the centre of a nearby street or a landmark, to protect victims' privacy. These are the locations with the most reports in Brookfield, Preston over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Grafton Road | 166 |
| On or near Westfield Drive | 43 |
| On or near Garsdale Road | 40 |
| On or near Heathfield Drive | 37 |
| On or near Rough Hey Road | 35 |
| On or near Ingleton Road | 34 |
| On or near Cowley Road | 32 |
| On or near Greenlands Crescent | 31 |
| On or near Floyd Road | 27 |
| On or near Sion Hill | 27 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Brookfield, Preston over the 12 months to July 2026. Many cases are still open when the data is published, and anti-social behaviour has no outcome recorded, so these shares change as investigations finish.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 343 | 26.7% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 314 | 24.4% |
| Not recorded | 204 | 15.9% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 103 | 8.0% |
| Under investigation | 102 | 7.9% |
| Status update unavailable | 59 | 4.6% |
| Court result unavailable | 58 | 4.5% |
| Local resolution | 49 | 3.8% |
| Offender given a caution | 25 | 1.9% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 19 | 1.5% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 6 | 0.5% |
| Offender given penalty notice | 4 | 0.3% |
Brookfield, Preston has an estimated population of 9,800. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Brookfield, Preston sits in decile 2.6, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Brookfield, Preston |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 22.8% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 62.2% |
| Aged 65 and over | 15.1% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 59.1% |
| Social rented homes | 28.5% |
| Private rented homes | 12.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 2.6 |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 32.1% |
Is Brookfield, Preston a safe place to live?
Brookfield, Preston recorded 131.3 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4. Crime is concentrated in a small number of places within most areas, often busy centres and transport hubs, so the rate for a single street can differ a lot from the area as a whole.
What is the most common crime in Brookfield, Preston?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 418 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by shoplifting (208).
Is crime in Brookfield, Preston going up or down?
Recorded crime in Brookfield, Preston was down 13% on the year before: 1,287 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 1,479 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Brookfield, Preston?
Brookfield, Preston is policed by Lancashire. Non-emergency crimes can be reported online to the force or by calling 101; in an emergency call 999.
How are these crime rates calculated?
Each rate is the number of crimes recorded by the police in the 12 months to July 2026, divided by the resident population and multiplied by 1,000. Crime data is from data.police.uk and population estimates are from the Office for National Statistics.
Figures are police-recorded crime published on data.police.uk, covering August 2017 to July 2026. Each crime is counted in the small area (LSOA) where it was recorded and added up to Brookfield, Preston. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.