Is Prestbury Safe?

Prestbury has a CrimeRadar safety score of 68/100, rated Safe. A total of 296 crimes were recorded in the last 12 months, a decrease of 23.3% year-on-year — a positive trend for the area. Prestbury is considered a relatively safe area compared to the UK average, based on official UK Police data.

296 crimes were recorded in Prestbury in the last 12 months, spanning all reported crime categories from violent crime to vehicle crime and anti-social behaviour. This represents a decrease of 23.3% compared to the previous 12-month period (386 crimes). The most common category was Violent Crime, with 98 incidents.

The most common crime in Prestbury is Violent Crime, with 98 incidents recorded in the last 12 months — accounting for 33.1% of all reported crimes in the area. You can view a full breakdown of all crime categories, including anti-social behaviour, vehicle crime, and burglary, in the Crime by Category section on this page.

Crime in Prestbury is decreasing. The year-on-year trend shows a fall of 23.3% — from 386 crimes in the previous 12 months to 296 in the most recent period. This downward trend is a positive sign for residents and prospective homebuyers.

Prestbury has a safety score of 68 out of 100 (Safe). CrimeRadar safety scores are calculated from crime volume, year-on-year trend, and crime resolution rate. A score of 85+ is Very Safe, 65–84 is Safe, 45–64 is Average, 25–44 is Below Average, and below 25 is High Crime.

Prestbury has a safety score of 68/100, while the Gloucestershire Constabulary force area average is 32/100. Prestbury is safer than the force average. Use the Compare tool to see a detailed side-by-side breakdown.

50% of crimes recorded in Prestbury resulted in a formal outcome in the last 12 months. Formal outcomes include charges brought, cautions issued, fixed penalty notices, or other official resolutions recorded by Gloucestershire Constabulary. The national average outcome rate in England and Wales is typically 5–15% across most crime types. A higher rate suggests more effective local enforcement.

98 violent crimes were recorded in Prestbury in the last 12 months — representing 33.1% of all reported crimes. Anti-social behaviour accounted for a further 65 incidents. Violent crime encompasses assault, robbery, and related offences as classified by the UK Home Office. Data is sourced from official police reports submitted to data.police.uk.

The crime data for Prestbury was last updated in March 2026. CrimeRadar sources all crime data directly from the official UK Police Data API, operated by the Home Office and published at data.police.uk under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Data is refreshed monthly and covers the most recent 36-month period. New monthly data is typically published with a 2-month lag.

You can compare Prestbury with any other UK neighbourhood or city using the CrimeRadar Compare tool. It shows side-by-side safety scores, crime volumes by category, year-on-year trends, and crime resolution rates. The Compare tool covers all 44 police force areas across England, Wales and Northern Ireland, with more than 4,000 built neighbourhoods available.