Crime in Levens and Crooklands: statistics, rates and trends

158 crimes were recorded in Levens and Crooklands in the 12 months to July 2026, 37.2 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 5% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 67 reports (42% of the total).

Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Levens and Crooklands has the 3,540th highest crime rate.

Recorded crime in Levens and Crooklands was highest in the year to July 2025 (167 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2018 (68). Over the whole period it rose 132%, against a fall of 4% across England and Wales. Rates use today's population for every year, so they show the direction of change rather than exact historic rates.

Month by month

The table shows every category of crime recorded in Levens and Crooklands over the 12 months to July 2026. The index compares the local rate with England and Wales: 1.00 is the national rate, 2.00 is double it. Rates were well above the national level for drugs, other crime. The largest falls were in violence and sexual offences (-17%).

Violence and sexual offences in Levens and Crooklands

Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Levens and Crooklands recorded 67 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (15.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 17% on the year before. It made up 42.4% of all crime in the area.

Public order in Levens and Crooklands

Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Levens and Crooklands recorded 20 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 5% on the year before. It made up 12.7% of all crime in the area.

Drugs in Levens and Crooklands

Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Levens and Crooklands recorded 19 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 46% on the year before. It made up 12.0% of all crime in the area.

Other crime in Levens and Crooklands

Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Levens and Crooklands recorded 12 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 71% on the year before. It made up 7.6% of all crime in the area.

Other theft in Levens and Crooklands

Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Levens and Crooklands recorded 12 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 14% on the year before. It made up 7.6% of all crime in the area.

Criminal damage and arson in Levens and Crooklands

Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Levens and Crooklands recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 21% on the year before. It made up 7.0% of all crime in the area.

Burglary in Levens and Crooklands

Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Levens and Crooklands recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 29% on the year before. It made up 5.7% of all crime in the area.

Vehicle crime in Levens and Crooklands

Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Levens and Crooklands recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 14% on the year before. It made up 3.8% of all crime in the area.

Possession of weapons in Levens and Crooklands

Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Levens and Crooklands recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.

Theft from the person in Levens and Crooklands

Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Levens and Crooklands recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.

Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Levens and Crooklands, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Levens and Crooklands.

Police.uk records each crime at an approximate location, usually the centre of a nearby street or a landmark, to protect victims' privacy. These are the locations with the most reports in Levens and Crooklands over the 12 months to July 2026.

The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Levens and Crooklands over the 12 months to July 2026. Many cases are still open when the data is published, and anti-social behaviour has no outcome recorded, so these shares change as investigations finish.

Levens and Crooklands has an estimated population of 4,249. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Levens and Crooklands sits in decile 7.9, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.

Figures are police-recorded crime published on data.police.uk, covering August 2017 to July 2026. Each crime is counted in the small area (LSOA) where it was recorded and added up to Levens and Crooklands. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.

Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.