Battersea Park vs Preston

Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    8/100
    Battersea Park Metropolitan Police Service
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      7/100
      Preston Metropolitan Police Service

      Battersea Park vs Preston Results

      A
      8/100
      High Crime
      Battersea Park
      Metropolitan Police Service
      11,427 crimes / 12m
      ↓0.2% trend
      33.6% resolved
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      VS
      B
      7/100
      High Crime
      Preston
      Metropolitan Police Service
      5,375 crimes / 12m
      ↑5.2% trend
      32.1% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Battersea Park
      B Preston
      Safety Score
      8/100 High Crime
      7/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      11,427
      5,375
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      11,450
      5,109
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓0.2%
      ↑5.2%
      Resolution Rate ?
      33.6%
      32.1%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Battersea Park
      B Preston
      Violent Crime
      2,446 ↑10%
      1,478 ↑5%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      2,574 ↓4%
      1,042 ↓2%
      Other Theft
      956 ↓13%
      444 ↑0%
      Vehicle Crime
      1,069 ↑5%
      308 ↓6%
      Burglary
      582 ↓9%
      190 ↑6%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      480 ↓12%
      237 ↑14%
      Drugs
      458 ↑38%
      464 ↑72%
      Public Order
      515 ↑0%
      280 ↑6%
      Robbery
      287 ↑1%
      180 ↑45%
      Shoplifting
      836 ↓17%
      203 ↓20%
      Theft from Person
      835 ↑17%
      449 ↓2%
      Bicycle Theft
      228 ↓10%
      26 ↓26%
      Possession of Weapons
      52 ↑63%
      29 ↑61%
      Other Crime
      109 ↑12%
      45 ↓10%
      Overall Verdict
      A Battersea Park is the safer choice — scoring 8/100 vs 7/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Battersea Park safer than Preston?

      Battersea Park has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) and recorded 11,427 crimes in the last 12 months. Preston has a safety score of 7/100 (High Crime) with 5,375 crimes. Battersea Park scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Battersea Park vs Preston?

      Battersea Park shows a year-on-year crime trend of -0.2% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Preston shows +5.2% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Battersea Park and Preston?

      In Battersea Park, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Anti-Social Behaviour (2,574 incidents). In Preston, it is Violent Crime (1,478 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Battersea Park and Preston?

      Battersea Park recorded 2,574 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Preston recorded 1,042. Anti-social behaviour includes rowdiness, nuisance and disorder that disrupts daily life but may not result in a criminal charge.

      How do violent crime levels compare in Battersea Park vs Preston?

      Violent crime in Battersea Park totalled 2,446 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 1,478 in Preston. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Battersea Park and Preston in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Battersea Park recorded 11,450 crimes (now 11,427, a change of -0.2%). Preston recorded 5,109 crimes previously (now 5,375, +5.2%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Battersea Park and Preston?

      The resolution rate is the percentage of recorded crimes that resulted in a formal outcome — such as a charge, caution, penalty notice, or community resolution. Battersea Park has a resolution rate of 33.6% and Preston has 32.1%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Battersea Park and Preston?

      Battersea Park falls within the Metropolitan Police Service boundary. Preston is covered by Metropolitan Police Service. Each force operates independently and publishes crime data through the national UK Police API.

      What data is used to compare Battersea Park and Preston?

      CrimeRadar uses 36 months of official recorded crime data from the UK Police API, updated each month. The safety score combines crime volume relative to the force average, year-on-year trend direction, and resolution rate. All figures are based on crimes recorded within each police-defined neighbourhood boundary.

      Can I see Battersea Park or Preston on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Battersea Park and Preston. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.

      City rankings are based on official police force data areas, which cover cities and surrounding regions.