London Fields vs Preston

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

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

      London Fields vs Preston Results

      A
      8/100
      High Crime
      London Fields
      Metropolitan Police Service
      22,426 crimes / 12m
      ↑4.1% trend
      37.1% 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 London Fields
      B Preston
      Safety Score
      8/100 High Crime
      7/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      22,426
      5,375
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      21,546
      5,109
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑4.1%
      ↑5.2%
      Resolution Rate ?
      37.1%
      32.1%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A London Fields
      B Preston
      Violent Crime
      4,916 ↑11%
      1,478 ↑5%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      4,696 ↑6%
      1,042 ↓2%
      Other Theft
      1,712 ↓10%
      444 ↑0%
      Vehicle Crime
      1,084 ↓20%
      308 ↓6%
      Burglary
      1,105 ↑1%
      190 ↑6%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      896 ↑3%
      237 ↑14%
      Drugs
      1,161 ↑40%
      464 ↑72%
      Public Order
      1,233 ↑5%
      280 ↑6%
      Robbery
      815 ↓4%
      180 ↑45%
      Shoplifting
      1,754 ↑40%
      203 ↓20%
      Theft from Person
      1,897 ↓10%
      449 ↓2%
      Bicycle Theft
      857 ↓13%
      26 ↓26%
      Possession of Weapons
      133 ↑30%
      29 ↑61%
      Other Crime
      167 ↓3%
      45 ↓10%
      Overall Verdict
      A London Fields 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 London Fields safer than Preston?

      London Fields has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) and recorded 22,426 crimes in the last 12 months. Preston has a safety score of 7/100 (High Crime) with 5,375 crimes. London Fields scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in London Fields vs Preston?

      London Fields shows a year-on-year crime trend of +4.1% — meaning total crimes rose 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 London Fields and Preston?

      In London Fields, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (4,916 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 London Fields and Preston?

      London Fields recorded 4,696 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 London Fields vs Preston?

      Violent crime in London Fields totalled 4,916 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 London Fields and Preston in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, London Fields recorded 21,546 crimes (now 22,426, a change of +4.1%). Preston recorded 5,109 crimes previously (now 5,375, +5.2%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in London Fields 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. London Fields has a resolution rate of 37.1% and Preston has 32.1%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers London Fields and Preston?

      London Fields 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 London Fields 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 London Fields or Preston on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both London Fields 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.