Preston sits in the Darebin council area, which records 8,504 offences per 100,000 residents, well above the Victorian average. The council area logged 5,014 recorded incidents in this postcode over the period. The most common categories here are below. Most home break-ins are opportunistic, so visible attention and a fast alert to the people who can help matter more than any sticker on a window.
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Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria, Year ending December 2025. Council-area rates are per 100,000 residents. This report is for general information and is not a substitute for emergency services. In an emergency, call 000.