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Crime in Great Preston

Great Preston had 94 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 75.6 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 84th of 113 Leeds areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 22% below the middle Leeds area. Crime was down 20% on the three months before.

LS26, Leeds · within 0.75 miles of the middle of Great Preston

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75.6crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
84 of 113Leeds rank1st is the highest rate
-20%on the 3 months beforeless crime
violencemost common41 in 3 months

Month by month

32 Mar 27 Apr 58 May 37 Jun 29 Jul 28 Aug

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

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence4144%
anti-social behaviour2223%
criminal damage1112%
public order66%
theft44%
burglary44%
vehicle crime33%
other crime22%

Great Preston against Leeds

TypeGreat Preston per 1,000Middle Leeds areaChange
Violence3337.6▲ 17%
Burglary3.26.8–
Vehicle crime2.45.1–
Anti-social behaviour17.711.9▼ 4%
Theft and robbery3.28.9–

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

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Swillington93.1▲ 36%
Little Preston90.3▲ 57%
Great Preston75.6▼ 20%
Kippax66▼ 1%
Allerton Bywater61.3▼ 25%
Mickletown57.2▼ 17%
See every Leeds area ranked on the crime in Leeds page. Figures come from police.uk; locations are moved slightly on purpose to protect victims.

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Questions people ask

Is Great Preston a safe area?

Great Preston had about 75.6 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 84 of 113 Leeds areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Great Preston?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (41), followed by anti-social behaviour (22) and criminal damage (11).