Courtfield vs Preston
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Courtfield vs Preston Results
Key Statistics (last 12 months)
Crime by Category (last 12 months)
Number of crimes per category — lower is better
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Courtfield safer than Preston?
Courtfield has a safety score of 9/100 (High Crime) and recorded 16,581 crimes in the last 12 months. Preston has a safety score of 7/100 (High Crime) with 5,375 crimes. Courtfield scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.
What is the crime trend in Courtfield vs Preston?
Courtfield shows a year-on-year crime trend of -5.7% — 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 Courtfield and Preston?
In Courtfield, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Anti-Social Behaviour (3,297 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 Courtfield and Preston?
Courtfield recorded 3,297 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 Courtfield vs Preston?
Violent crime in Courtfield totalled 3,187 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 Courtfield and Preston in the previous year?
In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Courtfield recorded 17,576 crimes (now 16,581, a change of -5.7%). Preston recorded 5,109 crimes previously (now 5,375, +5.2%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Courtfield 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. Courtfield has a resolution rate of 32% and Preston has 32.1%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Courtfield and Preston?
Courtfield 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 Courtfield 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 Courtfield or Preston on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Courtfield and Preston. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.