Total Crime Rate
36.2 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Shays Drive area has the 10th lowest crime rate of 24 local areas in Littlemoor , and the 91st lowest crime rate of 200 local areas in Ribble Valley .
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 Shays Drive (BB7 1LL) in the last 12 months was 36.2 per 1,000 residents and was 60.8% lower than the Littlemoor average (92.5 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 5 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 3 cases , down -92.3% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 66.7% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( -92.3% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 5 (≈ 13.9 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -82.1% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 106.9% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Shays Drive (BB7 1LL), the main crime hotspot is near Croasdale Drive. Police recorded 12 crimes here, including 4 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Littlemoor| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Roman Road Crescent | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Audley Clough | — |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Audley Clough | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Audley Clough | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Higher Standen Drive | — |
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