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 July 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (21) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (13) incidents (-35.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Bamber Bridge West Crime Hotspots

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

  • Riverside with total crimes: 17
  • Within Lea with total crimes: 6
  • James Street 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 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 July 2025 the Bamber Bridge West has recorded 53 crimes with crime rate of 4.25 ranking 4th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Bamber Bridge West)CrimesRank (Bamber Bridge West)CrimesRank (Bamber Bridge West)
Earnshaw Bridge150 11,563 11,299 1
Leyland Central86 21,019 2865 2
Bamber Bridge East53 5859 3765 3
Middleforth73 3781 4668 5
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

Bamber Bridge West 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 21 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 13 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (20 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (7 cases).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 32 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.91 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20251
May 20253
April 20254
March 20252
February 20252
January 20253
December 20243
November 20244
October 20244
August 20244

A total of 208 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202521
June 20257
May 202520
April 202516
March 202520
February 20258
January 202520
December 202419
November 202418
October 202415
September 202420
August 202424

A total of 203 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.92 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202513
June 202520
May 202519
April 202516
March 202518
February 202516
January 202519
December 202420
November 202417
October 202418
September 202410
August 202417

A total of 20 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 13 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 23 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.56 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20251
May 20252
April 20253
December 20242
November 20242
October 20247
September 20241
August 20242

A total of 63 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.25 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20254
May 20251
April 20255
March 20258
February 20253
January 20256
December 20243
November 20245
October 202410
September 20249
August 20245

A total of 47 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.27 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

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

A total of 23 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.56 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
May 20251
April 20253
March 20257
January 20251
December 20242
October 20243
September 20242
August 20242

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
April 20251
March 20252
October 20241
August 20242

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
November 20241
August 20242

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
September 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

High Crime Locations Bamber Bridge West in July 2025

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

1. Riverside (Map)
Total17
Violence and sexual offences8
Anti-social behaviour3
Criminal damage and arson2
Shoplifting2
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
2. Within Lea (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences2
Other crime1
3. James Street (Map)
Total4
Criminal damage and arson2
Anti-social behaviour1
Shoplifting1
4. Hodson Street (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Hopwood Street (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Bamber Bridge (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
8. Carr Street (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Smithy Street (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
10. Bymbrig Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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