Bamber Bridge Crime Rate May 2023 | Monthly Statistics

For a population of 40,077, Bamber Bridge recorded 329 crimes in May 2023, translating to a crime rate of 8.2 per 1,000 residents. This figure is 2.5% above the UK average of 8.0 per 1,000, reflecting a slight but notable deviation from the national trend. The breakdown of crimes reveals that anti-social behaviour accounted for 30.1% of all incidents, followed by violence and sexual offences at 25.2%, and shoplifting at 8.5%. These patterns align with the area’s character as a built-up district within a rural region, where social interactions in local spaces may contribute to higher rates of anti-social behaviour. Seasonal factors also appear to influence the data: May’s longer evenings and increased outdoor activity could drive up incidents of public order offences and anti-social behaviour. The rise in shoplifting, which is 43% above the UK average, may be linked to the area’s retail presence, though further analysis would be needed to confirm this connection. Meanwhile, the lower-than-average rates for violent crimes and public order offences suggest that Bamber Bridge’s community dynamics or local policing efforts may play a role in mitigating these categories. Overall, the crime profile for May 2023 illustrates a mix of local and national influences, with specific categories standing out as areas for closer monitoring.

May 2023 saw significant shifts in crime trends compared to the previous month, with burglary jumping by 118.2% (from 11 to 24 incidents), marking a sharp increase that could indicate heightened vulnerability in residential areas. This rise in burglary, which is 94% above the UK average, may be linked to factors such as increased property activity during the month or seasonal patterns affecting security practices. Conversely, other theft decreased by 50%, and anti-social behaviour fell by 10.8%, suggesting that targeted interventions or community efforts may have had a measurable impact. The doubling of drug-related incidents and bicycle theft from zero to four each is also noteworthy, though these small numbers may reflect data fluctuations rather than sustained trends. Crime mix shifts further highlight disparities: while property crimes (including burglary, shoplifting, and vehicle crime) accounted for a substantial share of total incidents, violent crimes remained below the UK average. This contrast could be attributed to Bamber Bridge’s relatively low levels of violent crime compared to more densely populated urban centres. Residents may find the 24 burglaries reported in May particularly concerning, as this category is significantly above the UK average and represents a clear area for local focus.

Bamber Bridge’s crime rate in May 2023 (8.2 per 1,000) was 2.2% higher than the previous month’s rate of 8.0 per 1,000, indicating a modest but measurable upward trend. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately 11 crimes per day, a figure that, while localised, provides context for residents to gauge their exposure. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 122 residents, a monthly aggregate that underscores the scale of incidents relative to the population of 40,077. This figure, though not directly comparable to UK-wide statistics, offers insight into the frequency of crime in a community of this size. The population-scaled perspective reveals that Bamber Bridge’s crime rate, though slightly above the UK average, remains within a range typical for similar-sized built-up areas. However, the significant deviations in specific categories—such as burglary and anti-social behaviour—highlight areas where local factors may exert a stronger influence than national averages. These comparisons suggest that while Bamber Bridge aligns broadly with UK trends, its unique demographic and geographic characteristics contribute to distinct crime patterns.