Crime Rate in Bamber Bridge East: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Bamber Bridge East

The total recorded crimes in Bamber Bridge East, South Ribble, UK in March 2025 are around 69 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Bamber Bridge East crime rate of 6.24 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Bamber Bridge East, encompassing approximately 11,062 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (22) incidents (83.33% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (17) incidents (54.55% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (10) incidents (400.00% increase)
Bamber Bridge East Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Tyne Street with total crimes: 7
  • Sollam'S Close with total crimes: 6
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 5

How safe is Bamber Bridge East?

To understand the safety of Bamber Bridge East, we need to analyze Bamber Bridge East crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to South Ribble:

    • In 2024, Bamber Bridge East reported a higher crime volume than the South Ribble average, with 859 crimes compared to 506. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Bamber Bridge East witnessed more crimes than 20 out of 22 other cities.

    • In 2023, Bamber Bridge East experienced a greater number of crimes than the South Ribble average, with 765 crimes compared to 447. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Bamber Bridge East witnessed more crimes than 20 out of 22 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in South Ribble, Bamber Bridge East has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Negative changes in overall safety.

Bamber Bridge East Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Bamber Bridge East has recorded 69 crimes with crime rate of 6.24 ranking 3th out of 22 in the South Ribble, UK

In 2024, the total Bamber Bridge East crimes were 859. The crime rate of Bamber Bridge East in 2024 was 77.65 (year) or 6.47 (month) ranking it 3 dangerous area in the South Ribble.

In 2023, the total crimes in Bamber Bridge East were around 765 crimes with yearly crime rate of 69.15 (year) or 5.76 (month) ranking 3 most dangerous area in the South Ribble.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (South Ribble)CrimesRank (South Ribble)CrimesRank (South Ribble)
Earnshaw Bridge111 11,563 11,299 1
Leyland Central103 21,019 2865 2
Bamber Bridge West64 5749 5729 4
Middleforth65 4781 4668 5
Seven Stars62 6703 6664 6
Broadfield45 7546 10586 7
Samlesbury & Walton44 8597 7525 8
St Ambrose43 9550 8515 9
Lostock Hall31 12548 9503 10
Moss Side40 10443 13491 12
New Longton & Hutton East18 18376 14495 11
Coupe Green & Gregson Lane37 11480 11336 13
Farington West29 13446 12217 15
Broad Oak20 17298 15308 14
Hoole26 14253 17184 17
Charnock24 15199 21141 23
Buckshaw & Worden23 16280 16191 16
Longton & Hutton West16 19226 20173 18
Howick & Priory16 20239 18168 20
Walton-le-Dale West12 22138 22168 19
Farington East12 21236 19142 22
Walton-le-Dale East11 23107 23143 21

Bamber Bridge East Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (22 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (17 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Shoplifting saw the largest number of reported crimes with 13 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 12 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (19 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (15 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 18 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 12 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (29 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (11 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (18 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (17 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (24 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (21 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (19 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (18 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 30 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 21 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (46 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (42 cases).

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (49 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (21 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (29 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (18 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 32 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.91 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20254
January 20251
December 20242
November 20241
October 20243
September 20243
August 20242
July 20243
May 20245
April 20246

A total of 304 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 25.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 49 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202522
February 202512
January 202515
December 202412
November 202429
October 202417
September 202424
August 202419
July 202430
June 202446
May 202449
April 202429

A total of 6 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
May 20242
April 20242

A total of 232 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 19.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202517
February 202511
January 202519
December 202418
November 20248
October 202418
September 202421
August 202418
July 202421
June 202442
May 202421
April 202418

A total of 31 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.44 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20254
October 20244
September 20241
August 20241
July 20244
June 20248
May 20245
April 20243

A total of 27 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.70 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20252
January 20252
November 20241
October 20244
September 20244
August 20242
July 20241
June 20244
April 20244

A total of 55 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20252
January 20252
November 20242
October 20243
September 20246
August 20246
July 202410
June 202412
May 20245
April 20245

A total of 28 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.11 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202510
February 20252
January 20251
December 20242
November 20243
July 20244
June 20242
May 20243
April 20241

A total of 100 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20258
February 202513
January 20258
December 20248
November 202411
October 202410
September 20246
August 202414
July 20249
June 20246
May 20243
April 20244

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 21 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
January 20252
November 20244
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
June 20248
April 20241

A total of 20 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20255
January 20252
December 20242
October 20242
August 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20242
April 20242

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20252
July 20241
April 20242

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241

High Crime Locations Bamber Bridge East in March 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Bamber Bridge East postcode area is presented below.

1. Tyne Street (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour4
Shoplifting3
2. Sollam'S Close (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour6
3. Supermarket (Map)
Total5
Shoplifting5
4. Eaveswood Close (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson1
Possession of weapons1
5. Skipton Close (Map)
Total4
Vehicle crime3
Anti-social behaviour1
6. Jackson Street (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Vehicle crime1
7. St Aidan'S Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. School Lane (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Bicycle theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. M6 (Map)
Total2
Bicycle theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Whitefield Meadow (Map)
Total2
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1

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