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Crime in Preston on the Hill

Preston on the Hill had 46 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 36.9 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 40th of 42 Halton areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 67% below the middle Halton area. Crime was down 15% on the three months before.

WA4, Halton · within 0.75 miles of the middle of Preston on the Hill

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36.9crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
40 of 42Halton rank1st is the highest rate
-15%on the 3 months beforeless crime
violencemost common19 in 3 months

Month by month

14 Mar 19 Apr 21 May 11 Jun 20 Jul 15 Aug

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

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence1941%
public order920%
theft511%
anti-social behaviour49%
criminal damage49%
burglary24%
vehicle crime12%
other crime12%

Preston on the Hill against Halton

TypePreston on the Hill per 1,000Middle Halton areaChange
Violence15.248.8▼ 34%
Burglary1.61.9–
Vehicle crime0.82–
Anti-social behaviour3.212.5–
Theft and robbery48–

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

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Halton Lea125.9▲ 5%
Castlefields125.3▼ 7%
Halton120.2▼ 1%
Palacefields119.9▼ 9%
Preston Brook66.8▼ 2%
Preston on the Hill36.9▼ 15%
See every Halton area ranked on the crime in Halton page. Figures come from police.uk; locations are moved slightly on purpose to protect victims.

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Questions people ask

Is Preston on the Hill a safe area?

Preston on the Hill had about 36.9 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 40 of 42 Halton areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Preston on the Hill?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (19), followed by public order (9) and theft (5).