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Burglary Rates in Preston

Brent, London, England

Data: 2025-05 to 2026-04 · Source: data.police.uk

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Preston recorded 48 burglaries in the last 12 months. Even around the UK mid-range, a visible, professionally installed alarm makes your home a harder target.

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Burglaries (12 months)

48

3.09 per 1,000 residents

UK average (per 1,000)

3.4

England & Wales

Total crimes (12 months)

1,269

81.8 per 1,000 residents

9% below the UK average42% below the London regional average

How does Preston rank?

Within Brent

20 of 22 neighbourhoods

UK-wide safety percentile

59th percentile

Around the UK mid-range

Monthly burglary trend

2025-05 to 2026-04

3
6
1
5
5
4
4
6
9
2
3
May 25
Jun 25
Jul 25
Aug 25
Sept 25
Oct 25
Nov 25
Dec 25
Jan 26
Feb 26
Mar 26
Apr 26

Crime breakdown

2025-05 to 2026-04

Violence & Sexual
359
28%
Anti-social Behaviour
270
21%
Other Crime
230
18%
Vehicle Crime
111
9%
Drug Offences
97
8%
Theft from Person
76
6%
Burglary
48
4%
Robbery
44
3%
Shoplifting
34
3%

Property mix in Preston

Source: Census 2021 · 4,823 households

Detached 7%Semi-detached 44%Terraced 8%Flats 41%

The most common property type in Preston is Semi-detached. Property type is one of the key factors that influences burglary risk.

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What this means for Preston homeowners

Most homes in Preston are semi-detached, which influences where a burglar is most likely to try. Based on the local burglary rate and property mix, homeowners here may want to prioritise:

  • A visible external bell box to deter opportunists
  • Door contacts on all main entry doors
  • Window sensors on accessible ground-floor and rear windows
  • Smart motion detection for hallways and main living areas
  • A video doorbell or CCTV on entry points
  • App alerts so you know the moment a sensor is triggered
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Crime data from data.police.uk. Population and household data from Census 2021. Mid-2024 ONS population estimates used where applicable. Data covers 2025-05 to 2026-04.

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