Total Crime Rate
135.8 per 1,000
All offences · May 2025 - Apr 2026Violent Crime Rate
45.3 per 1,000
May 2025 - Apr 2026St Wilfrids Terrace area has the 5th highest crime rate of 19 local areas in Alston & Hothersall , and the 17th highest crime rate of 201 local areas in Ribble Valley .
Crime levels at this postcode are much higher than in the adjoining streets, suggesting that most neighbouring areas are relatively safer than this one.
The overall crime rate in the area around St Wilfrids Terrace (PR3 3WQ) in the last 12 months was 135.8 per 1,000 residents and was 65.3% higher than the Alston & Hothersall average (82.2 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 11 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Other crime ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 11 (≈ 45.3 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 22.2% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -53.1% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around St Wilfrids Terrace (PR3 3WQ), the highest concentration of overall crime is near The Ridings, where police recorded 25 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Lee Street (9 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.
| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | Violence and sexual offences | Victoria Street | Under investigation |
| Apr 2026 | Shoplifting | Lime Grove | Local resolution |
| Apr 2026 | Violence and sexual offences | Queens Drive | Under investigation |
| Apr 2026 | Violence and sexual offences | Victoria Street | Under investigation |
| Apr 2026 | Violence and sexual offences | Crumpax Avenue | Under investigation |
| Apr 2026 | Shoplifting | Lime Grove | Under investigation |
| Apr 2026 | Violence and sexual offences | Derby Road | Under investigation |
| Apr 2026 | Violence and sexual offences | Mary Street West | Under investigation |
| Apr 2026 | Violence and sexual offences | Mary Street West | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Apr 2026 | Public order | Nateby Close | Under investigation |
| Apr 2026 | Anti-social behaviour | Nateby Close | — |
| Apr 2026 | Criminal damage and arson | B5269 | Under investigation |
| Apr 2026 | Shoplifting | The Ridings | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
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