Crime Rates at Lower Lane, Longridge, Preston, PR3 2YG

Lower Lane area has the 5th lowest crime rate of 19 local areas in Alston & Hothersall , and the 50th 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 Lower Lane (PR3 2YG) in the last 12 months was 23.0 per 1,000 residents and was 69.6% lower than the Alston & Hothersall average (75.9 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 6 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 2 cases , down -75.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( -75.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 6 (≈ 13.8 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -14.3% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 200.0% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Lower Lane (PR3 2YG), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Cherry Orchard, where police recorded 3 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Dilworth Lane (1 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.