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Crime in Little Preston

Little Preston had 66 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 90.3 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 69th of 113 Leeds areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 7% below the middle Leeds area. Crime was up 57% on the three months before.

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

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90.3crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
69 of 113Leeds rank1st is the highest rate
+57%on the 3 months beforemore crime
violencemost common30 in 3 months

Month by month

9 Mar 9 Apr 24 May 25 Jun 19 Jul 22 Aug

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

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence3045%
criminal damage1117%
anti-social behaviour914%
public order812%
other crime23%
shoplifting23%
drugs12%
vehicle crime12%

Little Preston against Leeds

TypeLittle Preston per 1,000Middle Leeds areaChange
Violence41.137.6▲ 43%
Burglary1.46.8–
Vehicle crime1.45.1–
Anti-social behaviour12.311.9–
Theft and robbery1.48.9–

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

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Colton121.7▲ 1%
Woodlesford116▲ 26%
Swillington93.1▲ 36%
Little Preston90.3▲ 57%
Great Preston75.6▼ 20%
Garforth67▼ 12%
Kippax66▼ 1%
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 Little Preston a safe area?

Little Preston had about 90.3 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 69 of 113 Leeds areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Little Preston?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (30), followed by criminal damage (11) and anti-social behaviour (9).