Crime Rate in St Ambrose: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in St Ambrose

The total recorded crimes in St Ambrose, South Ribble, UK in July 2025 are around 47 as per the recent police data. This equates to a St Ambrose crime rate of 4.79 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 St Ambrose, encompassing approximately 9,814 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (17) incidents (88.89% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (14) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (5) incidents (25.00% increase)
St Ambrose Crime Hotspots

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

  • Church Street with total crimes: 6
  • Hastings Road with total crimes: 4
  • East Street with total crimes: 4

How safe is St Ambrose?

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

  • Relative to South Ribble:

    • In 2024, St Ambrose reported a higher crime volume than the South Ribble average, with 550 crimes compared to 506. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, St Ambrose witnessed more crimes than 15 out of 22 other areas in the South Ribble.

    • In 2023, St Ambrose experienced a greater number of crimes than the South Ribble average, with 515 crimes compared to 447. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, St Ambrose witnessed more crimes than 14 out of 22 other areas in the South Ribble.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

St Ambrose Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the St Ambrose has recorded 47 crimes with crime rate of 4.79 ranking 7th out of 22 in the South Ribble, UK

In 2024, the total St Ambrose crimes were 550. The crime rate of St Ambrose in 2024 was 56.04 (year) or 4.67 (month) ranking it 8 dangerous area in the South Ribble.

In 2023, the total crimes in St Ambrose were around 515 crimes with yearly crime rate of 52.47 (year) or 4.37 (month) ranking 9 most dangerous area in the South Ribble.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (St Ambrose)CrimesRank (St Ambrose)CrimesRank (St Ambrose)
Earnshaw Bridge150 11,563 11,299 1
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
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

St Ambrose Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 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 14 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (14 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (9 cases).

In May 2025, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (16 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (10 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (21 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (12 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (14 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (13 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 14 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 13 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (14 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (11 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 23 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 (12 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (9 cases).

In October 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (23 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (19 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (20 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (17 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 (10 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 20 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.82 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 167 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.92 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202514
June 202514
May 202510
April 202512
March 202514
February 202514
January 202511
December 202423
November 20249
October 202419
September 202417
August 202410

A total of 189 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.75 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202517
June 20259
May 202516
April 202521
March 202513
February 202513
January 202514
December 202412
November 202412
October 202423
September 202420
August 202419

A total of 36 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.60 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20252
May 20252
April 20254
January 20253
December 20245
November 20241
October 20244
September 202411
August 20241

A total of 5 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20251
April 20251
December 20241
August 20241

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
March 20251
February 20251
January 20253
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 29 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.42 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20251
May 20252
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251
January 20252
December 20243
November 20241
October 20247
September 20243
August 20243

A total of 25 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20254
May 20252
March 20251
February 20252
January 20251
November 20243
October 20241
September 20245
August 20241

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20252
May 20251
March 20251

A total of 16 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20252
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251
January 20252
December 20244
September 20243
August 20241

A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
April 20251
March 20256
February 20252
August 20242

A total of 12 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
February 20253
January 20252
December 20242
November 20241
October 20241
September 20242

A total of 6 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20253
January 20251
October 20241
August 20241

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
September 20241
August 20243

High Crime Locations St Ambrose in July 2025

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

1. Church Street (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Hastings Road (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. East Street (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
4. Hough Lane (Map)
Total4
Shoplifting2
Possession of weapons1
Public order1
5. Parking Area (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
6. Alice Avenue (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
Shoplifting1
7. Convent Close (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Preston Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Hewitt Street (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Theft from the person1
10. Meadow Street (Map)
Total2
Shoplifting2

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