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Crime in Broughton

Broughton had 29 crimes recorded over July to September 2026, about 47 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 15th of 16 Preston areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 60% below the middle Preston area. Crime was down 36% on the three months before.

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

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47crimes per 1,000 a yearJuly to September 2026
15 of 16Preston rank1st is the highest rate
-36%on the 3 months beforeless crime
violencemost common17 in 3 months

Month by month

18 Apr 16 May 11 Jun 10 Jul 11 Aug 8 Sep

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

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence1759%
criminal damage310%
anti-social behaviour310%
theft27%
bike theft13%
other crime13%
robbery13%
public order13%

Broughton against Preston

TypeBroughton per 1,000Middle Preston areaChange
Violence27.644.3▲ 21%
Burglary04.2–
Vehicle crime05.3–
Anti-social behaviour4.924.9–
Theft and robbery6.511.1–

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

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Ingol100.8▼ 1%
Fulwood80.4▼ 4%
Cottam62.9▲ 18%
Goosnargh61.4▲ 7%
Broughton47▼ 36%
Barton31.8▼ 15%
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 Broughton a safe area?

Broughton had about 47 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over July to September 2026, ranking 15 of 16 Preston areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Broughton?

Over July to September 2026, the most common was violence (17), followed by criminal damage (3) and anti-social behaviour (3).