Crime Rate in Earnshaw Bridge: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Earnshaw Bridge

The total recorded crimes in Earnshaw Bridge, South Ribble, UK in July 2025 are around 150 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Earnshaw Bridge crime rate of 35.69 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 Earnshaw Bridge, encompassing approximately 4,202 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (72) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (36) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Other crime: (12) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Earnshaw Bridge Crime Hotspots

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

  • Rindle Close with total crimes: 27
  • Newton Close with total crimes: 18
  • Alder Close with total crimes: 12

How safe is Earnshaw Bridge?

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

  • Relative to South Ribble:

    • In 2024, Earnshaw Bridge reported a higher crime volume than the South Ribble average, with 1,563 crimes compared to 506. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Earnshaw Bridge witnessed more crimes than 22 out of 22 other areas in the South Ribble.

    • In 2023, Earnshaw Bridge experienced a greater number of crimes than the South Ribble average, with 1,299 crimes compared to 447. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Earnshaw Bridge witnessed more crimes than 22 out of 22 other areas in the South Ribble.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Earnshaw Bridge Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Earnshaw Bridge has recorded 150 crimes with crime rate of 35.69 ranking 1th out of 22 in the South Ribble, UK

In 2024, the total Earnshaw Bridge crimes were 1,563. The crime rate of Earnshaw Bridge in 2024 was 371.89 (year) or 30.99 (month) ranking it 1 dangerous area in the South Ribble.

In 2023, the total crimes in Earnshaw Bridge were around 1,299 crimes with yearly crime rate of 309.08 (year) or 25.76 (month) ranking 1 most dangerous area in the South Ribble.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Earnshaw Bridge)CrimesRank (Earnshaw Bridge)CrimesRank (Earnshaw Bridge)
Leyland Central86 21,019 2865 2
Bamber Bridge East53 5859 3765 3
Middleforth73 3781 4668 5
Bamber Bridge West53 4749 5729 4
Seven Stars41 12703 6664 6
Lostock Hall49 6548 9503 10
Broadfield34 14546 10586 7
Samlesbury & Walton47 8597 7525 8
St Ambrose47 7550 8515 9
Farington West45 9446 12217 15
New Longton & Hutton East44 10376 14495 11
Coupe Green & Gregson Lane43 11480 11336 13
Moss Side33 15443 13491 12
Broad Oak36 13298 15308 14
Buckshaw & Worden28 16280 16191 16
Hoole13 22253 17184 17
Charnock26 17199 21141 23
Longton & Hutton West18 21226 20173 18
Howick & Priory9 23239 18168 20
Walton-le-Dale West24 18138 22168 19
Farington East21 19236 19142 22
Walton-le-Dale East21 20107 23143 21

Earnshaw Bridge Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 72 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 36 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (24 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (24 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (21 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (15 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (39 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (27 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (48 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (42 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 21 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 12 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (33 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (30 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 48 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 21 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (39 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (15 cases).

In October 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (45 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (42 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (60 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (24 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (27 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (24 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 39 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.57 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202512
April 20253
February 20253
December 20246
November 20243
October 20249
August 20243

A total of 438 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 36.50 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 72 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202572
June 202524
May 202521
April 202539
March 202548
February 202512
January 202530
December 202448
November 202415
October 202442
September 202460
August 202427

A total of 351 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 29.25 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 45 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202536
June 202524
May 202515
April 202527
March 202542
February 202521
January 202533
December 202421
November 202439
October 202445
September 202424
August 202424

A total of 111 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.09 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202512
June 20253
May 20259
April 202521
March 202512
February 20256
December 20243
November 20243
October 20249
September 20249
August 202424

A total of 30 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.29 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
May 20256
April 20253
March 20256
December 20243
October 20243
September 20243

A total of 36 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20256
May 20256
April 20256
January 20256
November 20243
September 20243
August 20243

A total of 42 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.82 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20256
May 20253
April 20253
March 20253
February 20253
January 20256
December 20243
October 20246
September 20243
August 20243

A total of 12 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
September 20246

A total of 51 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.67 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20253
May 20253
April 202512
February 20256
December 20249
November 20243
October 20243
September 20243
August 20249

A total of 21 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
February 20253
December 20243
November 20246
October 20243
September 20243

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20253

A total of 12 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20246
October 20243
September 20243

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20243

High Crime Locations Earnshaw Bridge in July 2025

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

1. Rindle Close (Map)
Total27
Violence and sexual offences15
Possession of weapons6
Burglary3
Other crime3
2. Newton Close (Map)
Total18
Violence and sexual offences18
3. Alder Close (Map)
Total12
Other crime6
Violence and sexual offences6
4. Brook Close (Map)
Total12
Anti-social behaviour9
Criminal damage and arson3
5. Manor House Close (Map)
Total9
Anti-social behaviour3
Criminal damage and arson3
Violence and sexual offences3
6. Grove Street (Map)
Total9
Anti-social behaviour6
Violence and sexual offences3
7. Westfield Drive (Map)
Total9
Anti-social behaviour3
Other crime3
Violence and sexual offences3
8. Slater Lane (Map)
Total6
Criminal damage and arson3
Public order3
9. Dever Avenue (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences6
10. Moss Side Way (Map)
Total3
Vehicle crime3

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