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Crime in Preston

Preston had 202 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 48.4 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 16th of 16 Brent areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 66% below the middle Brent area. Crime was down 9% on the three months before.

HA9, Brent · within 0.6 miles of the middle of Preston

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48.4crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
16 of 16Brent rank1st is the highest rate
-9%on the 3 months beforeless crime
violencemost common77 in 3 months

Month by month

72 Mar 80 Apr 71 May 67 Jun 78 Jul 57 Aug

Crimes recorded within 0.6 miles of the middle of Preston. Police figures arrive about two months late.

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence7738%
anti-social behaviour5728%
vehicle crime178%
public order115%
theft105%
drugs63%
theft from the person63%
robbery52%

Preston against Brent

TypePreston per 1,000Middle Brent areaChange
Violence18.434.6▲ 24%
Burglary14.6▼ 67%
Vehicle crime4.19.6▲ 13%
Anti-social behaviour13.641.6▲ 10%
Theft and robbery5.517.8▼ 41%

Per 1,000 residents a year. Change compares the last three months with the three before.

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Greenhill183.7▼ 2%
Wembley119.9▼ 1%
South Stanmore95.3▼ 11%
Kingsbury81.4▲ 13%
Queensbury64.7▼ 6%
Kenton59.5▼ 6%
Preston48.4▼ 9%
See every Brent area ranked on the crime in Brent page. Figures come from police.uk; locations are moved slightly on purpose to protect victims.

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Questions people ask

Is Preston a safe area?

Preston had about 48.4 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 16 of 16 Brent areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Preston?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (77), followed by anti-social behaviour (57) and vehicle crime (17).