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Crime in Barton

Barton had 21 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 39.3 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 16th of 16 Preston areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 67% below the middle Preston area. Crime was up 40% on the three months before.

PR3, Preston · within 0.75 miles of the middle of Barton

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39.3crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
16 of 16Preston rank1st is the highest rate
+40%on the 3 months beforemore crime
criminal damagemost common7 in 3 months

Month by month

4 Mar 3 Apr 8 May 9 Jun 5 Jul 7 Aug

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

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
criminal damage733%
violence733%
burglary210%
anti-social behaviour210%
public order15%
other crime15%
theft15%

Barton against Preston

TypeBarton per 1,000Middle Preston areaChange
Violence13.148.2–
Burglary3.74.1–
Vehicle crime04.8–
Anti-social behaviour3.721.9–
Theft and robbery1.911.7–

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

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Fulwood88.1▲ 4%
Catterall71.3▲ 7%
Goosnargh69.8▲ 14%
Cottam67.6▲ 45%
Broughton51.9▼ 30%
Barton39.3▲ 40%
See every Preston area ranked on the crime in Preston page. Figures come from police.uk; locations are moved slightly on purpose to protect victims.

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Questions people ask

Is Barton a safe area?

Barton had about 39.3 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 16 of 16 Preston areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was criminal damage.

What is the most common crime in Barton?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was criminal damage (7), followed by violence (7) and burglary (2).