Crime Rate in Earnshaw Bridge: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Earnshaw Bridge

The total recorded crimes in Earnshaw Bridge, South Ribble, UK in May 2025 are around 66 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Earnshaw Bridge crime rate of 15.70 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (21) incidents (-46.15% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (15) incidents (-44.44% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (9) incidents (-57.14% decrease)
Earnshaw Bridge Crime Hotspots

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

  • Alder Close with total crimes: 9
  • Rindle Close with total crimes: 9
  • Atherton Road with total crimes: 6

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 May 2025 the Earnshaw Bridge has recorded 66 crimes with crime rate of 15.70 ranking 3th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Earnshaw Bridge)CrimesRank (Earnshaw Bridge)CrimesRank (Earnshaw Bridge)
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
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

Earnshaw Bridge Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

July 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 36 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 21 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (144 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (84 cases).

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (57 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (51 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 528 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 40.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 144 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202515
April 202527
March 202542
February 202521
January 202533
December 202421
November 202439
October 202445
September 202424
August 202424
July 202436
June 2024144
May 202457

A total of 45 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20253
March 20256
December 20243
October 20243
September 20243
July 20246
June 20246
May 20249

A total of 498 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 38.31 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 84 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202521
April 202539
March 202548
February 202512
January 202530
December 202448
November 202415
October 202442
September 202460
August 202427
July 202421
June 202484
May 202451

A total of 27 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.38 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
July 20243
May 20243

A total of 33 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.12 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 129 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 202521
March 202512
February 20256
December 20243
November 20243
October 20249
September 20249
August 202424
July 20249
June 202412
May 202412

A total of 60 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.45 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20253
March 20253
February 20253
January 20256
December 20243
October 20246
September 20243
August 20243
June 202424
May 20243

A total of 60 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 202512
February 20256
December 20249
November 20243
October 20243
September 20243
August 20249
July 20246
June 20246

A total of 39 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.88 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20253
February 20253
December 20246
November 20243
October 20249
August 20243
June 20246
May 20246

A total of 6 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 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
July 20243

A total of 12 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 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 9 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20243
June 20246

A total of 12 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
June 20246

High Crime Locations Earnshaw Bridge in May 2025

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

1. Alder Close (Map)
Total9
Anti-social behaviour3
Public order3
Violence and sexual offences3
2. Rindle Close (Map)
Total9
Criminal damage and arson3
Other theft3
Violence and sexual offences3
3. Atherton Road (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences6
4. Oakfield Drive (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour6
5. Victoria Park Avenue (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences6
6. Greenside Gardens (Map)
Total3
Drugs3
7. Northlands (Map)
Total3
Vehicle crime3
8. Curlew Close (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson3
9. Brook Close (Map)
Total3
Vehicle crime3
10. Belmont Road (Map)
Total3
Burglary3

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