Total Crime Rate
31.6 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Preston Road area has the 6th lowest crime rate of 19 local areas in Alston & Hothersall , and the 78th lowest crime rate of 200 local areas in Ribble Valley .
Compared with the surrounding streets, this postcode does not stand out as either a particular hotspot or an unusually safe pocket. Crime levels in the neighbouring output areas are broadly in line with this area.
The overall crime rate in the area around Preston Road (PR3 3BL) in the last 12 months was 31.6 per 1,000 residents and was 58.3% 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 10 offences recorded. The least common crime was Drugs with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Drugs ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( -33.3% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 10 (≈ 14.4 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 66.7% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -6.1% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Preston Road (PR3 3BL), the main crime hotspot is near The Park, with 3 recorded incidents. This location is within roughly 0.3 miles of the postcode area.
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