Total Crime Rate
27.0 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Albany Drive area has the 4th lowest crime rate of 21 local areas in Bamber Bridge West , and the 82nd lowest crime rate of 369 local areas in South Ribble .
This postcode forms a relatively safe pocket compared with the surrounding streets. Neighbouring areas record much higher crime levels, even though this postcode itself remains comparatively low-crime.
The overall crime rate in the area around Albany Drive (PR5 4TX) in the last 12 months was 27.0 per 1,000 residents and was 81.4% lower than the Bamber Bridge West average (145.6 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 4 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY). Other major crime categories were broadly unchanged compared to 2024.
Violent crimes totalled 6 (≈ 23.2 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 20.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -27.8% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Albany Drive (PR5 4TX), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Lawrence Avenue, where police recorded 7 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Severn Drive (4 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.
View Crime In Bamber Bridge West| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Devon Close | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Albany Drive | Unable to prosecute suspect |
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