Total Crime Rate
103.7 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Brownedge Close area has the 9th highest crime rate of 21 local areas in Bamber Bridge West , and the 107th highest crime rate of 369 local areas in South Ribble .
Neighbouring streets tend to have noticeably higher crime levels than this postcode. Crime here is lower than the average for the surrounding output areas.
The overall crime rate in the area around Brownedge Close (PR5 4UJ) in the last 12 months was 103.7 per 1,000 residents and was 28.8% 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 12 offences recorded. The least common crime was Bicycle theft with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 200.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 13 (≈ 48.1 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 30.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -33.1% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Brownedge Close (PR5 4UJ), the main crime hotspot is near B5257. Police recorded 25 crimes here, including 10 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Bamber Bridge West| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Sports/Recreation Area | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Convent Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Firbank | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Sports/Recreation Area | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | B5257 | — |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | B5257 | — |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | B5257 | — |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | B5257 | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Sports/Recreation Area | — |
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