Crime Rate in Bamber Bridge West: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Bamber Bridge West

The total recorded crimes in Bamber Bridge West, South Ribble, UK in March 2025 are around 64 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Bamber Bridge West crime rate of 5.14 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 West, encompassing approximately 12,461 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (20) incidents (150.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (18) incidents (12.50% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (8) incidents (166.67% increase)
Bamber Bridge West Crime Hotspots

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

  • Riverside with total crimes: 16
  • Havelock Road with total crimes: 5
  • Bymbrig Close with total crimes: 4

How safe is Bamber Bridge West?

To understand the safety of Bamber Bridge West, we need to analyze Bamber Bridge West 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 West reported a higher crime volume than the South Ribble average, with 749 crimes compared to 506. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Bamber Bridge West witnessed more crimes than 18 out of 22 other cities.

    • In 2023, Bamber Bridge West experienced a greater number of crimes than the South Ribble average, with 729 crimes compared to 447. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Bamber Bridge West witnessed more crimes than 19 out of 22 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in South Ribble, Bamber Bridge West 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 West Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Bamber Bridge West has recorded 64 crimes with crime rate of 5.14 ranking 5th out of 22 in the South Ribble, UK

In 2024, the total Bamber Bridge West crimes were 749. The crime rate of Bamber Bridge West in 2024 was 60.11 (year) or 5.01 (month) ranking it 5 dangerous area in the South Ribble.

In 2023, the total crimes in Bamber Bridge West were around 729 crimes with yearly crime rate of 58.50 (year) or 4.88 (month) ranking 4 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 East69 3859 3765 3
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 West Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (20 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (18 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 16 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (20 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (19 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 20 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 19 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (18 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (17 cases).

In October 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (18 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (15 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (20 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (10 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (24 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (17 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 17 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 11 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (32 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (22 cases).

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (24 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (19 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (24 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (23 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 222 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202518
February 202516
January 202519
December 202420
November 202417
October 202418
September 202410
August 202417
July 202417
June 202422
May 202424
April 202424

A total of 229 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 19.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202520
February 20258
January 202520
December 202419
November 202418
October 202415
September 202420
August 202424
July 202411
June 202432
May 202419
April 202423

A total of 20 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20257
January 20251
December 20242
October 20243
September 20242
August 20242
July 20242
April 20241

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
January 20253
December 20242
November 20241
June 20242

A total of 78 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.50 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20258
February 20253
January 20256
December 20243
November 20245
October 202410
September 20249
August 20245
July 20246
June 202410
May 20245
April 20248

A total of 55 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.58 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20251
January 20252
December 20247
November 20244
October 20246
September 20248
August 20243
July 20245
June 20248
May 20242
April 20245

A total of 31 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.82 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20252
January 20253
December 20243
November 20244
October 20244
August 20244
July 20244
June 20242
May 20242
April 20241

A total of 9 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
November 20241
August 20242
May 20242
April 20241

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
October 20241
August 20242
May 20241

A total of 25 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.27 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20252
January 20251
November 20241
October 20242
September 20244
August 20244
July 20243
June 20242
May 20243
April 20242

A total of 25 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.12 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20242
November 20242
October 20247
September 20241
August 20242
June 20248
May 20242
April 20241

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20242
April 20241

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241

High Crime Locations Bamber Bridge West in March 2025

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

1. Riverside (Map)
Total16
Anti-social behaviour6
Shoplifting4
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Vehicle crime1
2. Havelock Road (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Other theft1
Vehicle crime1
3. Bymbrig Close (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other crime1
4. Convent Close (Map)
Total4
Possession of weapons2
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
5. Within Lea (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Mainway Gardens (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Nelson Street (Map)
Total2
Vehicle crime2
8. Earls Avenue (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
9. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total2
Shoplifting2
10. Lychfield Drive (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1

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