Total Crime Rate
11.0 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Levensgarth Avenue area has the 2nd lowest crime rate of 32 local areas in Greyfriars , and the 9th 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 Levensgarth Avenue (PR2 9TF) in the last 12 months was 11.0 per 1,000 residents and was 81.6% lower than the Greyfriars average (60.0 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Anti-social behaviour with 2 offences recorded. The least common crime was Violence and sexual offences with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 1 (≈ 3.7 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 100.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -47.4% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Levensgarth Avenue (PR2 9TF), the main crime hotspot is near Aysgarth Avenue. Police recorded 21 crimes here, including 11 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Greyfriars| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Langfield Close | — |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Briar Bank Row | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Broadwood Drive | — |
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Kennet Drive | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Aysgarth Avenue | Awaiting court outcome |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Aysgarth Avenue | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Aysgarth Avenue | Under investigation |
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