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 May 2025 are around 51 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Bamber Bridge East crime rate of 4.61 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 May were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (16) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (14) incidents (-30.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (13) incidents (-18.75% decrease)
Bamber Bridge East Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 11
  • Tyne Street with total crimes: 7
  • Sollam'S Close 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 areas in the South Ribble.

    • 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 areas in the South Ribble.

  • 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 May 2025 the Bamber Bridge East has recorded 51 crimes with crime rate of 4.61 ranking 7th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Bamber Bridge East)CrimesRank (Bamber Bridge East)CrimesRank (Bamber Bridge East)
Earnshaw Bridge66 31,563 11,299 1
Leyland Central97 11,019 2865 2
Middleforth68 2781 4668 5
Bamber Bridge West53 6749 5729 4
Seven Stars65 4703 6664 6
Lostock Hall61 5548 9503 10
Broadfield37 12546 10586 7
Samlesbury & Walton39 9597 7525 8
St Ambrose37 11550 8515 9
Moss Side44 8443 13491 12
Coupe Green & Gregson Lane39 10480 11336 13
New Longton & Hutton East28 14376 14495 11
Farington West22 18446 12217 15
Buckshaw & Worden29 13280 16191 16
Broad Oak23 17298 15308 14
Farington East26 15236 19142 22
Walton-le-Dale West26 16138 22168 19
Hoole15 23253 17184 17
Longton & Hutton West16 22226 20173 18
Howick & Priory17 21239 18168 20
Charnock22 19199 21141 23
Walton-le-Dale East19 20107 23143 21

Bamber Bridge East Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (16 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (14 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (24 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (20 incidents) also being high.

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 248 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 19.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202514
April 202520
March 202517
February 202511
January 202519
December 202418
November 20248
October 202418
September 202421
August 202418
July 202421
June 202442
May 202421

A total of 315 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 24.23 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 49 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202516
April 202524
March 202522
February 202512
January 202515
December 202412
November 202429
October 202417
September 202424
August 202419
July 202430
June 202446
May 202449

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
January 20252
July 20241

A total of 56 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20253
March 20252
February 20252
January 20252
November 20242
October 20243
September 20246
August 20246
July 202410
June 202412
May 20245

A total of 30 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 21 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

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

A total of 34 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.40 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20256
March 202510
February 20252
January 20251
December 20242
November 20243
July 20244
June 20242
May 20243

A total of 125 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.62 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202513
April 202516
March 20258
February 202513
January 20258
December 20248
November 202411
October 202410
September 20246
August 202414
July 20249
June 20246
May 20243

A total of 30 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20257
March 20253
February 20252
January 20252
November 20241
October 20244
September 20244
August 20242
July 20241
June 20244

A total of 35 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.89 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20257
March 20251
January 20254
October 20244
September 20241
August 20241
July 20244
June 20248
May 20245

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20252
May 20242

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 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 18 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.25 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

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 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 May 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total11
Shoplifting8
Anti-social behaviour3
2. Tyne Street (Map)
Total7
Shoplifting5
Anti-social behaviour2
3. Sollam'S Close (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour2
4. Jackson Street (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Collins Road North (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
6. Collins Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
7. Sergeant Street (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
8. Pear Tree Street (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
9. Charnley Court (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. M6 (Map)
Total1
Robbery1

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