Crime in Preston with Preston Grange: statistics, rates and trends
856 crimes were recorded in Preston with Preston Grange in the 12 months to August 2026, 76.9 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 10% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Preston with Preston Grange at a glance
- Crime trends in Preston with Preston Grange
- Types of crime in Preston with Preston Grange
- Preston with Preston Grange compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Preston with Preston Grange
- What happened after crimes were reported in Preston with Preston Grange
- Demographics of Preston with Preston Grange
- Questions about crime in Preston with Preston Grange
- About this data
Crime map
Shoplifting (307), violence and sexual offences (170) and anti-social behaviour (108) made up 68% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,951st of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | Preston with Preston Grange | North Tyneside | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 856 | 19,252 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 76.9 | 89.5 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +10% | -12% | -1% |
| Population | 11,128 | 215,025 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Preston with Preston Grange peaked in the year to August 2020 (931 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2022 (648). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 6%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 856 | 76.9 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 781 | 70.2 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 695 | 62.5 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 730 | 65.6 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 648 | 58.2 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 813 | 73.1 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 931 | 83.7 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 864 | 77.6 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 811 | 72.9 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 127 |
| July 2026 | 107 |
| June 2026 | 83 |
| May 2026 | 71 |
| April 2026 | 68 |
| March 2026 | 70 |
| February 2026 | 37 |
| January 2026 | 19 |
| December 2025 | 79 |
| November 2025 | 65 |
| October 2025 | 60 |
| September 2025 | 70 |
Compared with England and Wales, Preston with Preston Grange recorded notably more shoplifting (3.3 times the national rate) and other crime (45% above the national rate), and notably less violence and sexual offences (55% below) and other theft (53% below). On the year before, shoplifting rose from 189 to 307 and other crime rose from 21 to 34, while public order fell from 62 to 45 and violence and sexual offences fell from 223 to 170.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shoplifting | 307 | 27.6 | 8.5 | +62% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 170 | 15.3 | 34.2 | -24% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 108 | 9.7 | 15.4 | +1% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 45 | 4.0 | 6.7 | +15% |
| Public order | 45 | 4.0 | 6.7 | -27% |
| Vehicle crime | 42 | 3.8 | 5.0 | +45% |
| Other crime | 34 | 3.1 | 2.1 | +62% |
| Other theft | 34 | 3.1 | 6.4 | -23% |
| Burglary | 32 | 2.9 | 3.6 | +3% |
| Robbery | 18 | 1.6 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Drugs | 7 | 0.6 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 6 | 0.5 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 4 | 0.4 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 4 | 0.4 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
6 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Preston with Preston Grange; the highest is North Shields (194.2 per 1,000) and the lowest Cullercoats & Whitley Bay South (55.2).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Preston with Preston Grange |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York & Murton | 1,178 | 143.9 | +87% |
| Tynemouth | 934 | 88.9 | +16% |
| North Shields | 2,178 | 194.2 | +153% |
| Chirton & Percy Main | 1,707 | 131.4 | +71% |
| Cullercoats & Whitley Bay South | 595 | 55.2 | -28% |
| Monkseaton | 666 | 59.0 | -23% |
| Whitley Bay North | 1,139 | 106.9 | +39% |
| Howdon | 1,449 | 100.1 | +30% |
The 10 locations below account for 61% of the crime recorded in Preston with Preston Grange over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Supermarket” (210).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 210 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 153 |
| On or near Cotswold Road | 26 |
| On or near The Nook | 25 |
| On or near Rosewood Close | 24 |
| On or near Grindon Close | 18 |
| On or near Carlton Terrace | 17 |
| On or near Hospital | 17 |
| On or near South Preston Grove | 17 |
| On or near Balmoral Gardens | 12 |
Of the 748 crimes in Preston with Preston Grange with a recorded outcome, 45% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 1.2% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 108 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 337 | 45.1% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 251 | 33.6% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 128 | 17.1% | 4.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 14 | 1.9% | 2.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 9 | 1.2% | 5.2% |
| Suspect charged as part of another case | 5 | 0.7% | 0.0% |
| Offender given a caution | 4 | 0.5% | 0.6% |
Preston with Preston Grange has an estimated population of 11,128 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has less social housing (5.3%, against 17.1%), an older population (28%, against 19%) and more retired residents (31%, against 22%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Preston with Preston Grange average decile 8.5 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Preston with Preston Grange | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 14.6% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 27.7% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 57.0% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.2% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 30.6% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.7% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 36.6% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 14.6% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 18.8% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 80.9% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 5.3% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 13.7% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.5 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Preston with Preston Grange a safe place to live?
Preston with Preston Grange recorded 76.9 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,951st of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were shoplifting and other crime.
What is the most common crime in Preston with Preston Grange?
Shoplifting was the most common category, with 307 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by violence and sexual offences (170).
Is crime in Preston with Preston Grange going up or down?
Recorded crime in Preston with Preston Grange was up 10% on the year before: 856 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 781 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Preston with Preston Grange?
About 11,128 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 28% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Preston with Preston Grange?
Preston with Preston Grange is policed by Northumbria.
Police-recorded crime from data.police.uk (September 2017 to August 2026), ONS population estimates and Census 2021. Definitions and limitations: methodology.