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Crime in Preston

Preston had 12 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 24 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 22nd of 25 Dover areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 63% below the middle Dover area. Crime was level on the three months before.

CT3, Dover · within 0.75 miles of the middle of Preston

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24crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
22 of 25Dover rank1st is the highest rate
0%on the 3 months beforeless crime
violencemost common7 in 3 months

Month by month

7 Mar 3 Apr 2 May 7 Jun 4 Jul 1 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
violence758%
anti-social behaviour217%
public order217%
criminal damage18%

Preston against Dover

TypePreston per 1,000Middle Dover areaChange
Violence1423.3–
Burglary01.8–
Vehicle crime01–
Anti-social behaviour414–
Theft and robbery04.1–

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

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Ash117▲ 23%
Hersden82▲ 100%
Ickham24.4–
Preston240%
Wickhambreaux21.9–
Wingham16▼ 56%
See every Dover area ranked on the crime in Dover 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 24 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 22 of 25 Dover 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 (7), followed by anti-social behaviour (2) and public order (2).