Crime Rate in St Ambrose: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in St Ambrose

The total recorded crimes in St Ambrose, South Ribble, UK in May 2025 are around 37 as per the recent police data. This equates to a St Ambrose crime rate of 3.77 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 May were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (16) incidents (-23.81% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (-16.67% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
St Ambrose Crime Hotspots

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

  • Thurston Road with total crimes: 5
  • Leyland with total crimes: 4
  • Hewitt Street with total crimes: 3

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 May 2025 the St Ambrose has recorded 37 crimes with crime rate of 3.77 ranking 11th 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.

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

St Ambrose 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 (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).

July 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 11 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 10 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (30 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (16 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (23 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (10 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 188 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 14.46 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202510
April 202512
March 202514
February 202514
January 202511
December 202423
November 20249
October 202419
September 202417
August 202410
July 202410
June 202416
May 202423

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20251

A total of 214 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 16.46 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202516
April 202521
March 202513
February 202513
January 202514
December 202412
November 202412
October 202423
September 202420
August 202419
July 202411
June 202430
May 202410

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
December 20241
August 20241

A total of 41 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.73 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20254
January 20253
December 20245
November 20241
October 20244
September 202411
August 20241
July 20243
June 20242
May 20245

A total of 22 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 19 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 39 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251
January 20252
December 20243
November 20241
October 20247
September 20243
August 20243
July 20242
June 202410
May 20243

A total of 20 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 15 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 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
July 20242
May 20241

A total of 14 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20256
February 20252
August 20242
May 20243

A total of 7 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 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
July 20241

A total of 7 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
September 20241
August 20243
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

High Crime Locations St Ambrose in May 2025

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

1. Thurston Road (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
2. Leyland (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour4
3. Hewitt Street (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Theft from the person1
4. Parking Area (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
5. Meadow Street (Map)
Total3
Shoplifting2
Other theft1
6. Grundy Street (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
7. Sumner Street (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
8. Boundary Street (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
9. Kennett Drive (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Westwood Road (Map)
Total1
Drugs1

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