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Crime in Rising Bridge

Rising Bridge had 46 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 67.1 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 9th of 11 Rossendale areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 27% below the middle Rossendale area. Crime was level on the three months before.

BB5, Rossendale · within 0.75 miles of the middle of Rising Bridge

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67.1crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
9 of 11Rossendale rank1st is the highest rate
0%on the 3 months beforeless crime
violencemost common15 in 3 months

Month by month

21 Mar 18 Apr 7 May 20 Jun 14 Jul 12 Aug

Crimes recorded within 0.75 miles of the middle of Rising Bridge. Police figures arrive about two months late.

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence1533%
shoplifting1124%
public order613%
criminal damage511%
anti-social behaviour511%
vehicle crime24%
theft24%

Rising Bridge against Rossendale

TypeRising Bridge per 1,000Middle Rossendale areaChange
Violence21.933.3▲ 25%
Burglary00.7–
Vehicle crime2.92.2–
Anti-social behaviour7.318.5–
Theft and robbery2.95.1–

Per 1,000 residents a year. Change compares the last three months with the three before.

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Woodnook250.4▲ 11%
Broadfield165.6▼ 6%
Baxenden81.9▼ 11%
Haslingden75.2▼ 9%
Rising Bridge67.10%
Crawshawbooth45.2▼ 11%
See every Rossendale area ranked on the crime in Rossendale page. Figures come from police.uk; locations are moved slightly on purpose to protect victims.

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Questions people ask

Is Rising Bridge a safe area?

Rising Bridge had about 67.1 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 9 of 11 Rossendale areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Rising Bridge?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (15), followed by shoplifting (11) and public order (6).