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 May 2025 are around 53 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Bamber Bridge West crime rate of 4.25 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (20) incidents (25.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (19) incidents (18.75% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (66.67% increase)
Bamber Bridge West Crime Hotspots

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

  • Riverside with total crimes: 12
  • Kingsway with total crimes: 5
  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 3

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 areas in the South Ribble.

    • 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 areas in the South Ribble.

  • 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 May 2025 the Bamber Bridge West has recorded 53 crimes with crime rate of 4.25 ranking 6th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Bamber Bridge West)CrimesRank (Bamber Bridge West)CrimesRank (Bamber Bridge West)
Earnshaw Bridge66 31,563 11,299 1
Leyland Central97 11,019 2865 2
Middleforth68 2781 4668 5
Bamber Bridge East51 7859 3765 3
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 West Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (20 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (19 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (16 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (16 incidents) also being high.

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 58 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.46 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20253
March 20254
February 20251
January 20252
December 20247
November 20244
October 20246
September 20248
August 20243
July 20245
June 20248
May 20242

A total of 233 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 17.92 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 24 reported cases.

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

A total of 37 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.08 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20254
March 20252
February 20252
January 20253
December 20243
November 20244
October 20244
August 20244
July 20244
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 242 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 18.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202520
April 202516
March 202520
February 20258
January 202520
December 202419
November 202418
October 202415
September 202420
August 202424
July 202411
June 202432
May 202419

A total of 13 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
March 20251
February 20251
January 20253
December 20242
November 20241
June 20242

A total of 76 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.85 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20255
March 20258
February 20253
January 20256
December 20243
November 20245
October 202410
September 20249
August 20245
July 20246
June 202410
May 20245

A total of 27 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20253
March 20251
February 20252
January 20251
November 20241
October 20242
September 20244
August 20244
July 20243
June 20242
May 20243

A total of 23 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.56 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20253
March 20257
January 20251
December 20242
October 20243
September 20242
August 20242
July 20242

A total of 29 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.22 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20253
December 20242
November 20242
October 20247
September 20241
August 20242
June 20248
May 20242

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20252
October 20241
August 20242
May 20241

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 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

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 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 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20242

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 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 May 2025

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

1. Riverside (Map)
Total12
Anti-social behaviour5
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson2
Other crime1
Shoplifting1
2. Kingsway (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Public order1
3. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
4. Havelock Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Hopwood Street (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
6. Bridge Street (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
7. Spire Close (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
8. Station Road (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Countessway (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
10. John Street (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2

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