Total Crime Rate
15.9 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Shay Lane area has the 3rd lowest crime rate of 19 local areas in Alston & Hothersall , and the 30th lowest crime rate of 200 local areas in Ribble Valley .
Neighbouring streets tend to have noticeably higher crime levels than this postcode. Crime here is lower than the average for the surrounding output areas.
The overall crime rate in the area around Shay Lane (PR3 3AS) in the last 12 months was 15.9 per 1,000 residents and was 79.1% lower than the Alston & Hothersall average (75.9 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 Burglary with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Violence and sexual offences ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Burglary ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 2 (≈ 6.3 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 100.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -45.2% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Shay Lane (PR3 3AS), the main crime hotspot is near B6244. Police recorded 23 crimes here, including 18 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Alston & Hothersall| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Monks Drive | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | B6244 | — |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Lee Street | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Lee Street | Unable to prosecute suspect |
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