Crime in Bamber Bridge: statistics, rates and trends
3,834 crimes were recorded in Bamber Bridge in the 12 months to July 2026, 92.1 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 4% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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
- Population and deprivation in Bamber Bridge
- Questions about crime in Bamber Bridge
- About this data
3,834 crimes were recorded in Bamber Bridge in the 12 months to July 2026, 92.1 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 4% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 1,403 reports (37% of the total).
Of the 1,408 towns covered by this site, Bamber Bridge has the 453rd highest crime rate.
| Measure | Bamber Bridge | South Ribble | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 3,834 | 9,072 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 92.1 | 78.1 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -4% | -7% | -1% |
| Population | 41,616 | 116,113 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Bamber Bridge was highest in the year to July 2024 (4,083 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2022 (3,767). Over the whole period it rose 1%, against a fall of 4% across England and Wales. Rates use today's population for every year, so they show the direction of change rather than exact historic rates.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to July 2026 | 3,834 | 92.1 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 4,002 | 96.2 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 4,083 | 98.1 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 3,960 | 95.2 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 3,767 | 90.5 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 4,028 | 96.8 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 3,930 | 94.4 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 3,850 | 92.5 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 3,806 | 91.5 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 339 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Bamber Bridge over the 12 months to July 2026. The index compares the local rate with England and Wales: 1.00 is the national rate, 2.00 is double it. Rates were well above the national level for anti-social behaviour.
The largest increases were in drugs (+25%) and criminal damage and arson (+22%). The largest falls were in anti-social behaviour (-34%) and vehicle crime (-19%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 1,403 | 33.7 | 0.98 | +12% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 857 | 20.6 | 1.34 | -34% |
| Shoplifting | 393 | 9.4 | 1.14 | +5% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 325 | 7.8 | 1.15 | +22% |
| Other theft | 210 | 5.0 | 0.79 | +20% |
| Public order | 173 | 4.2 | 0.63 | +11% |
| Vehicle crime | 107 | 2.6 | 0.52 | -19% |
| Burglary | 101 | 2.4 | 0.69 | -17% |
| Other crime | 100 | 2.4 | 1.14 | +20% |
| Drugs | 60 | 1.4 | 0.44 | +25% |
| Possession of weapons | 48 | 1.2 | 1.19 | +2% |
| Robbery | 29 | 0.7 | 0.52 | +81% |
| Theft from the person | 16 | 0.4 | 0.23 | +129% |
| Bicycle theft | 12 | 0.3 | 0.35 | -33% |
Violence and sexual offences in Bamber Bridge
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Bamber Bridge recorded 1,403 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (33.7 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 12% on the year before. It made up 36.6% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Bamber Bridge
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Bamber Bridge recorded 857 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (20.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 34% on the year before. It made up 22.4% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Bamber Bridge
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Bamber Bridge recorded 393 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.4 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 5% on the year before. It made up 10.3% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Bamber Bridge
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Bamber Bridge recorded 325 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 22% on the year before. It made up 8.5% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Bamber Bridge
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Bamber Bridge recorded 210 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 20% on the year before. It made up 5.5% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Bamber Bridge
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Bamber Bridge recorded 173 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 11% on the year before. It made up 4.5% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Bamber Bridge
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Bamber Bridge recorded 107 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 19% on the year before. It made up 2.8% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Bamber Bridge
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Bamber Bridge recorded 101 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 17% on the year before. It made up 2.6% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Bamber Bridge
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Bamber Bridge recorded 100 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.4 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 20% on the year before. It made up 2.6% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Bamber Bridge
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Bamber Bridge recorded 60 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 25% on the year before. It made up 1.6% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Bamber Bridge
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Bamber Bridge recorded 48 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 2% on the year before. It made up 1.3% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Bamber Bridge
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Bamber Bridge recorded 29 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 81% on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Bamber Bridge
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Bamber Bridge recorded 16 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 129% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Bamber Bridge
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Bamber Bridge recorded 12 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 33% on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the towns closest to Bamber Bridge, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Bamber Bridge.
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Bamber Bridge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leyland | 3,760 | 92.3 | +0% |
| Penwortham | 1,161 | 64.5 | -30% |
| Preston (Preston) | 15,987 | 161.4 | +75% |
| Euxton | 869 | 51.8 | -44% |
| Fulwood | 2,679 | 77.9 | -15% |
| Longton | 363 | 31.7 | -66% |
| Chorley | 4,885 | 117.3 | +27% |
| Cottam (Preston) | 528 | 54.6 | -41% |
8 areas within Bamber Bridge, ordered by crime rate over the 12 months to July 2026. Bamber Bridge West had the highest rate (146.8 per 1,000) and Walton-le-Dale East the lowest (30.5). Busy town and city centres often show high rates because many of the people there do not live there.
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bamber Bridge West | Neighbourhood | 4,380 | 643 | 146.8 |
| Bamber Bridge East | Neighbourhood | 5,280 | 714 | 135.2 |
| Clayton East, Brindle & Hoghton | Neighbourhood | 8,610 | 777 | 90.2 |
| Coupe Green & Gregson Lane | Neighbourhood | 5,951 | 453 | 76.1 |
| Charnock | Neighbourhood | 3,669 | 222 | 60.5 |
| Lostock Hall | Neighbourhood | 7,863 | 453 | 57.6 |
| Walton-le-Dale West | Neighbourhood | 3,555 | 160 | 45.0 |
| Walton-le-Dale East | Neighbourhood | 3,480 | 106 | 30.5 |
Police.uk records each crime at an approximate location, usually the centre of a nearby street or a landmark, to protect victims' privacy. These are the locations with the most reports in Bamber Bridge over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 317 |
| On or near Riverside | 165 |
| On or near Parking Area | 120 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 102 |
| On or near Sollam'S Close | 69 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 53 |
| On or near Greenwood | 53 |
| On or near Eaveswood Close | 46 |
| On or near Capitol Way | 44 |
| On or near Tyne Street | 43 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Bamber Bridge over the 12 months to July 2026. Many cases are still open when the data is published, and anti-social behaviour has no outcome recorded, so these shares change as investigations finish.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 1,212 | 31.6% |
| Not recorded | 857 | 22.4% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 853 | 22.2% |
| Under investigation | 324 | 8.5% |
| Local resolution | 138 | 3.6% |
| Status update unavailable | 132 | 3.4% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 99 | 2.6% |
| Court result unavailable | 97 | 2.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 49 | 1.3% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 31 | 0.8% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 21 | 0.5% |
| Offender given penalty notice | 11 | 0.3% |
Bamber Bridge has an estimated population of 41,616. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Bamber Bridge sits in decile 6.6, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Bamber Bridge |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.1% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 62.4% |
| Aged 65 and over | 20.5% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 73.9% |
| Social rented homes | 11.9% |
| Private rented homes | 14.2% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.6 |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 6.1% |
Is Bamber Bridge a safe place to live?
Bamber Bridge recorded 92.1 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4. Crime is concentrated in a small number of places within most areas, often busy centres and transport hubs, so the rate for a single street can differ a lot from the area as a whole.
What is the most common crime in Bamber Bridge?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 1,403 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (857).
Is crime in Bamber Bridge going up or down?
Recorded crime in Bamber Bridge was down 4% on the year before: 3,834 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 4,002 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Bamber Bridge?
Bamber Bridge is policed by Lancashire. Non-emergency crimes can be reported online to the force or by calling 101; in an emergency call 999.
How are these crime rates calculated?
Each rate is the number of crimes recorded by the police in the 12 months to July 2026, divided by the resident population and multiplied by 1,000. Crime data is from data.police.uk and population estimates are from the Office for National Statistics.
Figures are police-recorded crime published on data.police.uk, covering August 2017 to July 2026. Each crime is counted in the small area (LSOA) where it was recorded and added up to Bamber Bridge. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.