Crime in Preston with Preston Grange: statistics, rates and trends
779 crimes were recorded in Preston with Preston Grange in the 12 months to July 2026, 70.0 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 3% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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
- Population and deprivation in Preston with Preston Grange
- Questions about crime in Preston with Preston Grange
- About this data
779 crimes were recorded in Preston with Preston Grange in the 12 months to July 2026, 70.0 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 3% on the year before. The most common offence was shoplifting, with 261 reports (34% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Preston with Preston Grange has the 2,221st highest crime rate.
| Measure | Preston with Preston Grange | North Tyneside | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 779 | 19,275 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 70.0 | 89.6 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -3% | -12% | -1% |
| Population | 11,128 | 215,025 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Preston with Preston Grange was highest in the year to July 2020 (916 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2022 (639). Over the whole period it fell 4%, 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 | 779 | 70.0 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 803 | 72.2 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 679 | 61.0 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 730 | 65.6 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 639 | 57.4 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 856 | 76.9 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 916 | 82.3 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 853 | 76.7 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 809 | 72.7 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 50 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Preston with Preston Grange 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, other crime.
The largest increases were in criminal damage and arson (+47%) and shoplifting (+25%). The largest falls were in public order (-29%) and anti-social behaviour (-27%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shoplifting | 261 | 23.5 | 2.83 | +25% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 167 | 15.0 | 0.44 | -27% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 82 | 7.4 | 0.48 | -27% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 50 | 4.5 | 0.66 | +47% |
| Public order | 45 | 4.0 | 0.61 | -29% |
| Other theft | 39 | 3.5 | 0.55 | -2% |
| Other crime | 37 | 3.3 | 1.57 | +106% |
| Vehicle crime | 32 | 2.9 | 0.58 | +3% |
| Burglary | 30 | 2.7 | 0.76 | -9% |
| Robbery | 17 | 1.5 | 1.13 | +89% |
| Drugs | 6 | 0.5 | 0.16 | -33% |
| Possession of weapons | 5 | 0.4 | 0.46 | -17% |
| Bicycle theft | 4 | 0.4 | 0.44 | -64% |
| Theft from the person | 4 | 0.4 | 0.21 | n/a |
Shoplifting in Preston with Preston Grange
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Preston with Preston Grange recorded 261 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (23.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 25% on the year before. It made up 33.5% of all crime in the area.
Violence and sexual offences in Preston with Preston Grange
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Preston with Preston Grange recorded 167 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (15.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 27% on the year before. It made up 21.4% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Preston with Preston Grange
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Preston with Preston Grange recorded 82 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 27% on the year before. It made up 10.5% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Preston with Preston Grange
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Preston with Preston Grange recorded 50 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 47% on the year before. It made up 6.4% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Preston with Preston Grange
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Preston with Preston Grange recorded 45 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 29% on the year before. It made up 5.8% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Preston with Preston Grange
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Preston with Preston Grange recorded 39 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 2% on the year before. It made up 5.0% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Preston with Preston Grange
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Preston with Preston Grange recorded 37 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 106% on the year before. It made up 4.7% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Preston with Preston Grange
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Preston with Preston Grange recorded 32 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 3% on the year before. It made up 4.1% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Preston with Preston Grange
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Preston with Preston Grange recorded 30 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 9% on the year before. It made up 3.9% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Preston with Preston Grange
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Preston with Preston Grange recorded 17 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.5 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 89% on the year before. It made up 2.2% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Preston with Preston Grange
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Preston with Preston Grange recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 33% on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Preston with Preston Grange
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Preston with Preston Grange recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 17% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Preston with Preston Grange
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Preston with Preston Grange recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 64% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Preston with Preston Grange
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Preston with Preston Grange 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 with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Preston with Preston Grange, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Preston with Preston Grange.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Preston with Preston Grange |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York & Murton | 1,167 | 142.5 | +104% |
| Tynemouth | 973 | 92.6 | +32% |
| North Shields | 2,165 | 193.1 | +176% |
| Chirton & Percy Main | 1,702 | 131.0 | +87% |
| Cullercoats & Whitley Bay South | 619 | 57.4 | -18% |
| Monkseaton | 665 | 58.9 | -16% |
| Whitley Bay North | 1,115 | 104.7 | +50% |
| Howdon | 1,533 | 105.9 | +51% |
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 Preston with Preston Grange over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 178 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 135 |
| On or near Cotswold Road | 25 |
| On or near Hospital | 22 |
| On or near The Nook | 21 |
| On or near Rosewood Close | 20 |
| On or near South Preston Grove | 16 |
| On or near Carlton Terrace | 15 |
| On or near Balmoral Gardens | 12 |
| On or near Lansdowne Terrace | 12 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Preston with Preston Grange 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 304 | 39.0% |
| Under investigation | 237 | 30.4% |
| Status update unavailable | 122 | 15.7% |
| Not recorded | 82 | 10.5% |
| Court result unavailable | 16 | 2.1% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 9 | 1.2% |
| Suspect charged as part of another case | 5 | 0.6% |
| Offender given a caution | 4 | 0.5% |
Preston with Preston Grange has an estimated population of 11,128. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Preston with Preston Grange sits in decile 8.5, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Preston with Preston Grange |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 14.6% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 57.8% |
| Aged 65 and over | 27.7% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 80.9% |
| Social rented homes | 5.3% |
| Private rented homes | 13.7% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.5 |
Is Preston with Preston Grange a safe place to live?
Preston with Preston Grange recorded 70.0 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, lower 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 Preston with Preston Grange?
Shoplifting was the most common category, with 261 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by violence and sexual offences (167).
Is crime in Preston with Preston Grange going up or down?
Recorded crime in Preston with Preston Grange was down 3% on the year before: 779 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 803 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Preston with Preston Grange?
Preston with Preston Grange is policed by Northumbria. 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 Preston with Preston Grange. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.