Total Crime Rate
28.6 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Lavender Close area has the 6th lowest crime rate of 22 local areas in Garrison , and the 46th 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 Lavender Close (PR2 9RA) in the last 12 months was 28.6 per 1,000 residents and was 58.0% 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 4 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 2 cases , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY). Other major crime categories were broadly unchanged compared to 2024.
Violent crimes totalled 4 (≈ 14.3 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 33.3% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -60.0% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Lavender Close (PR2 9RA), the main crime hotspot is near Kilmuir Close. Police recorded 11 crimes here, including 8 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Garrison| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Hindley Close | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Kingsbarn Close | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Fulwood Heights | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Hindley Close | Unable to prosecute suspect |
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