Total Crime Rate
77.1 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Dovedale Gardens area has the 8th lowest crime rate of 19 local areas in Alston & Hothersall , and the 48th highest crime rate of 200 local areas in Ribble Valley .
At least one of the neighbouring streets has high or very high crime levels. However, overall crime around this postcode is more mixed, with some nearby areas experiencing lower crime.
The overall crime rate in the area around Dovedale Gardens (PR3 3SF) in the last 12 months was 77.1 per 1,000 residents and was 1.6% higher 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 9 offences recorded. The least common crime was Bicycle theft with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Violence and sexual offences ( 125.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Burglary ( -66.7% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 10 (≈ 25.7 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 150.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -36.4% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Dovedale Gardens (PR3 3SF), the main crime hotspot is near Dixon Road. Police recorded 19 crimes here, including 8 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 | Criminal damage and arson | Chapel Brow | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Fell Brow | — |
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