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Crime in Preston

Preston had 64 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 72.7 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 27th of 83 Dorset areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 78% above the middle Dorset area. Crime was up 78% on the three months before.

DT3, Dorset · within 0.75 miles of the middle of Preston

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72.7crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
27 of 83Dorset rank1st is the highest rate
+78%on the 3 months beforemore crime
violencemost common34 in 3 months

Month by month

8 Mar 20 Apr 8 May 27 Jun 14 Jul 23 Aug

Crimes recorded within 0.75 miles of the middle of Preston. Police figures arrive about two months late.

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence3453%
anti-social behaviour1727%
criminal damage46%
theft35%
drugs12%
shoplifting12%
public order12%
vehicle crime12%

Preston against Dorset

TypePreston per 1,000Middle Dorset areaChange
Violence38.614.9▲ 183%
Burglary01–
Vehicle crime1.11.3–
Anti-social behaviour19.313.2▲ 21%
Theft and robbery3.43.4–

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

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Melcombe Regis136.9▲ 15%
Littlemoor95.8▲ 38%
Radipole84.4▲ 26%
Sutton Poyntz76.6▲ 42%
Preston72.7▲ 78%
Broadwey59.5▲ 2%
Upwey49.2▼ 39%
See every Dorset area ranked on the crime in Dorset 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 72.7 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 27 of 83 Dorset 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 (34), followed by anti-social behaviour (17) and criminal damage (4).