Crime in Bamber Bridge: statistics, rates and trends
3,825 crimes were recorded in Bamber Bridge in the 12 months to August 2026, 91.9 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 4% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Bamber Bridge at a glance
- Crime trends in Bamber Bridge
- Types of crime in Bamber Bridge
- Bamber Bridge compared with nearby towns
- Areas within Bamber Bridge
- Streets with the most crime in Bamber Bridge
- What happened after crimes were reported in Bamber Bridge
- Demographics of Bamber Bridge
- Questions about crime in Bamber Bridge
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (1,434), anti-social behaviour (792) and shoplifting (410) made up 69% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 450th of the 1,390 towns covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | Bamber Bridge | South Ribble | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 3,825 | 8,894 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 91.9 | 76.6 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -4% | -9% | -1% |
| Population | 41,616 | 116,113 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Bamber Bridge peaked in the year to August 2024 (4,125 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2018 (3,825). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it was almost unchanged, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 3,825 | 91.9 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 3,984 | 95.7 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 4,125 | 99.1 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 3,883 | 93.3 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 3,883 | 93.3 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 3,932 | 94.5 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 3,979 | 95.6 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 3,839 | 92.2 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 3,825 | 91.9 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 330 |
| July 2026 | 374 |
| June 2026 | 308 |
| May 2026 | 327 |
| April 2026 | 313 |
| March 2026 | 294 |
| February 2026 | 232 |
| January 2026 | 266 |
| December 2025 | 327 |
| November 2025 | 377 |
| October 2025 | 328 |
| September 2025 | 349 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and drugs (60% below) and robbery (54% below) were well below it. On the year before, robbery rose from 20 to 26 and other theft rose from 169 to 215, while anti-social behaviour fell from 1,313 to 792.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 1,434 | 34.5 | 34.2 | +14% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 792 | 19.0 | 15.4 | -40% |
| Shoplifting | 410 | 9.9 | 8.5 | +14% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 323 | 7.8 | 6.7 | +20% |
| Other theft | 215 | 5.2 | 6.4 | +27% |
| Public order | 169 | 4.1 | 6.7 | +13% |
| Vehicle crime | 117 | 2.8 | 5.0 | -6% |
| Burglary | 108 | 2.6 | 3.6 | -6% |
| Other crime | 100 | 2.4 | 2.1 | +20% |
| Drugs | 55 | 1.3 | 3.3 | +12% |
| Possession of weapons | 48 | 1.2 | 1.0 | +4% |
| Robbery | 26 | 0.6 | 1.4 | +30% |
| Theft from the person | 15 | 0.4 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 13 | 0.3 | 0.8 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
2 of the 8 nearest towns have a higher crime rate than Bamber Bridge; the highest is Preston (Preston) (160.6 per 1,000) and the lowest Longton (31.9).
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Bamber Bridge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leyland | 3,668 | 90.0 | -2% |
| Penwortham | 1,130 | 62.8 | -32% |
| Preston (Preston) | 15,909 | 160.6 | +75% |
| Euxton | 845 | 50.4 | -45% |
| Fulwood | 2,656 | 77.2 | -16% |
| Longton | 365 | 31.9 | -65% |
| Chorley | 4,805 | 115.4 | +26% |
| Cottam (Preston) | 509 | 52.7 | -43% |
Of the 8 areas within Bamber Bridge, Bamber Bridge West had the highest crime rate (147.5 per 1,000) and Walton-le-Dale East the lowest (32.5), 5 times apart.
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bamber Bridge West | Neighbourhood | 4,380 | 646 | 147.5 |
| Bamber Bridge East | Neighbourhood | 5,280 | 704 | 133.3 |
| Clayton East, Brindle & Hoghton | Neighbourhood | 8,610 | 776 | 90.1 |
| Coupe Green & Gregson Lane | Neighbourhood | 5,951 | 442 | 74.3 |
| Charnock | Neighbourhood | 3,669 | 226 | 61.6 |
| Lostock Hall | Neighbourhood | 7,863 | 439 | 55.8 |
| Walton-le-Dale West | Neighbourhood | 3,555 | 164 | 46.1 |
| Walton-le-Dale East | Neighbourhood | 3,480 | 113 | 32.5 |
The 10 locations below account for 27% of the crime recorded in Bamber Bridge over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Supermarket” (323).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 323 |
| On or near Riverside | 170 |
| On or near Parking Area | 123 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 107 |
| On or near Sollam'S Close | 65 |
| On or near Greenwood | 52 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 51 |
| On or near Capitol Way | 50 |
| On or near Tyne Street | 46 |
| On or near Longacre | 44 |
Of the 3,033 crimes in Bamber Bridge with a recorded outcome, 29% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 3.6% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 792 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 1,216 | 40.1% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 886 | 29.2% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 336 | 11.1% | 11.5% |
| Local resolution | 137 | 4.5% | 3.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 137 | 4.5% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 108 | 3.6% | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 93 | 3.1% | 2.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 48 | 1.6% | 0.6% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 31 | 1.0% | 1.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 21 | 0.7% | 0.5% |
| Offender given penalty notice | 10 | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 6 | 0.2% | 0.3% |
Bamber Bridge has an estimated population of 41,616 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer students (5.1%, against 7.9%), fewer households without a car (15%, against 23%) and less social housing (12%, against 17%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Bamber Bridge average decile 6.6 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Bamber Bridge | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.1% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 20.5% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 61.2% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.6% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 24.1% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.1% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 30.4% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 16.6% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 15.5% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 73.9% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 11.9% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 14.2% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.6 | 5.5 (England) |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 6.1% | 10.1% (England) |
Is Bamber Bridge a safe place to live?
Bamber Bridge recorded 91.9 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 450th of the 1,390 towns on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Bamber Bridge?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 1,434 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (792).
Is crime in Bamber Bridge going up or down?
Recorded crime in Bamber Bridge was down 4% on the year before: 3,825 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 3,984 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Bamber Bridge?
About 41,616 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 21% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Bamber Bridge?
Bamber Bridge is policed by Lancashire.
Police-recorded crime from data.police.uk (September 2017 to August 2026), ONS population estimates and Census 2021. Definitions and limitations: methodology.