Total Crime Rate
56.5 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Lyndeth Close area has the 11th lowest crime rate of 22 local areas in Garrison , and the 127th lowest crime rate of 448 local areas in Preston .
This postcode forms a relatively safe pocket compared with the surrounding streets. Neighbouring areas record much higher crime levels, even though this postcode itself remains comparatively low-crime.
The overall crime rate in the area around Lyndeth Close (PR2 9QY) in the last 12 months was 56.5 per 1,000 residents and was 17.0% lower than the Garrison average (68.0 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 15 offences recorded. The least common crime was Drugs with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 300.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( -18.2% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 16 (≈ 29.1 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 23.1% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -46.6% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Lyndeth Close (PR2 9QY), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Teil Green, where police recorded 15 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Rose Lea (10 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.
View Crime In Garrison| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Skipton Crescent | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Redsands Drive | Under investigation |
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