Crime Rate in Earnshaw Bridge: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Earnshaw Bridge

The total recorded crimes in Earnshaw Bridge, South Ribble, UK in March 2025 are around 111 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Earnshaw Bridge crime rate of 26.41 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 Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (48) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (42) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (12) incidents (100.00% increase)
Earnshaw Bridge Crime Hotspots

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

  • Newton Close with total crimes: 21
  • Curlew Close with total crimes: 9
  • Teal Close with total crimes: 9

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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 March 2025 the Earnshaw Bridge has recorded 111 crimes with crime rate of 26.41 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.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (South Ribble)CrimesRank (South Ribble)CrimesRank (South Ribble)
Leyland Central103 21,019 2865 2
Bamber Bridge East69 3859 3765 3
Bamber Bridge West64 5749 5729 4
Middleforth65 4781 4668 5
Seven Stars62 6703 6664 6
Broadfield45 7546 10586 7
Samlesbury & Walton44 8597 7525 8
St Ambrose43 9550 8515 9
Lostock Hall31 12548 9503 10
Moss Side40 10443 13491 12
New Longton & Hutton East18 18376 14495 11
Coupe Green & Gregson Lane37 11480 11336 13
Farington West29 13446 12217 15
Broad Oak20 17298 15308 14
Hoole26 14253 17184 17
Charnock24 15199 21141 23
Buckshaw & Worden23 16280 16191 16
Longton & Hutton West16 19226 20173 18
Howick & Priory16 20239 18168 20
Walton-le-Dale West12 22138 22168 19
Farington East12 21236 19142 22
Walton-le-Dale East11 23107 23143 21

Earnshaw Bridge Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (51 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (48 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 486 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 40.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 84 reported cases.

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

A total of 537 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 44.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 144 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202542
February 202521
January 202533
December 202421
November 202439
October 202445
September 202424
August 202424
July 202436
June 2024144
May 202457
April 202451

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

A total of 69 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.90 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20253
January 20256
December 20243
October 20246
September 20243
August 20243
June 202424
May 20243
April 202415

A total of 42 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.25 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

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

A total of 24 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.43 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 60 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20256
December 20249
November 20243
October 20243
September 20243
August 20249
July 20246
June 20246
April 202415

A total of 42 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.25 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

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

A total of 6 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
July 20243

A total of 21 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

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 9 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 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 12 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 March 2025

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

1. Newton Close (Map)
Total21
Anti-social behaviour15
Public order3
Violence and sexual offences3
2. Curlew Close (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences6
Criminal damage and arson3
3. Teal Close (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences9
4. Westfield Drive (Map)
Total9
Anti-social behaviour3
Public order3
Violence and sexual offences3
5. Thornhill Road (Map)
Total6
Burglary3
Violence and sexual offences3
6. Atherton Road (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour6
7. Brook Close (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour6
8. Rindle Close (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences6
9. Emnie Lane (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour6
10. Manor House Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3

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