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Crime in Bamber Bridge

Bamber Bridge had 750 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 96.2 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 6th of 16 South Ribble areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 26% above the middle South Ribble area. Crime was up 4% on the three months before.

PR5, South Ribble · within 1.5 miles of the middle of Bamber Bridge

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96.2crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
6 of 16South Ribble rank1st is the highest rate
+4%on the 3 months beforemore crime
violencemost common298 in 3 months

Month by month

229 Mar 239 Apr 251 May 227 Jun 279 Jul 244 Aug

Crimes recorded within 1.5 miles of the middle of Bamber Bridge. Police figures arrive about two months late.

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence29840%
anti-social behaviour14720%
criminal damage679%
shoplifting578%
public order415%
theft375%
vehicle crime294%
burglary253%

Bamber Bridge against South Ribble

TypeBamber Bridge per 1,000Middle South Ribble areaChange
Violence38.236.2▲ 1%
Burglary3.22.5▼ 7%
Vehicle crime3.73.7▲ 7%
Anti-social behaviour18.915.2▲ 24%
Theft and robbery67.6▼ 15%

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

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Clayton Brook220.7▲ 33%
Walton-le-Dale194.6▲ 4%
Clayton Green121.8▲ 33%
Bamber Bridge96.2▲ 4%
Higher Walton89.7▼ 36%
Lostock Hall74.6▼ 5%
Gregson Lane48▲ 3%
See every South Ribble area ranked on the crime in South Ribble page. Figures come from police.uk; locations are moved slightly on purpose to protect victims.

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Questions people ask

Is Bamber Bridge a safe area?

Bamber Bridge had about 96.2 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 6 of 16 South Ribble areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Bamber Bridge?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (298), followed by anti-social behaviour (147) and criminal damage (67).