Crime Rate in Bridgewater: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Bridgewater

The total recorded crimes in Bridgewater, Halton, UK in May 2025 are around 57 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Bridgewater crime rate of 3.84 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Bridgewater, encompassing approximately 14,855 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (28) incidents (40.00% increase)
  • Public order: (9) incidents (80.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Bridgewater Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 9
  • Harrow Drive with total crimes: 5
  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 4

How safe is Bridgewater?

To understand the safety of Bridgewater, we need to analyze Bridgewater crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Halton:

    • In 2024, Bridgewater demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Halton average, with 621 crimes compared to 776.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Bridgewater recorded fewer crimes than 9 out of 17 other areas in the Halton.

    • In 2023, Bridgewater had fewer crimes than the Halton average, with 740 crimes compared to 765. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Furthermore, Bridgewater witnessed more crimes than 11 out of 17 other areas in the Halton.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Halton, Bridgewater has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Positive changes in overall safety.

Bridgewater Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Bridgewater has recorded 57 crimes with crime rate of 3.84 ranking 9th out of 17 in the Halton, UK

In 2024, the total Bridgewater crimes were 621. The crime rate of Bridgewater in 2024 was 41.80 (year) or 3.48 (month) ranking it 10 dangerous area in the Halton.

In 2023, the total crimes in Bridgewater were around 740 crimes with yearly crime rate of 49.81 (year) or 4.15 (month) ranking 7 most dangerous area in the Halton.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Bridgewater)CrimesRank (Bridgewater)CrimesRank (Bridgewater)
Central & West Bank97 31,708 11,688 1
Appleton118 11,628 21,452 3
Mersey & Weston118 21,381 31,473 2
Halton Lea80 51,299 41,392 4
Norton South & Preston Brook93 4611 11647 10
Halton Castle72 6868 5947 5
Ditton, Hale Village & Halebank60 8846 6798 6
Grange63 7806 7731 8
Norton North54 10646 8607 11
Hough Green39 12629 9688 9
Daresbury, Moore & Sandymoor43 11486 15423 15
Bankfield29 14507 13472 12
Halton View37 13580 12429 13
Birchfield24 17495 14426 14
Highfield25 15401 16403 16
Farnworth24 16255 17269 17
Beechwood & Heath13 18206 18193 18

Bridgewater Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (28 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (9 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (20 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (6 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (26 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (8 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 28 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (34 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 32 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (16 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (15 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (17 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (19 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (10 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (29 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (8 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 22 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (58 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (16 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (28 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (9 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 15 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
March 20251
February 20253
January 20252
December 20242
August 20242
May 20243

A total of 67 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.58 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 20255
March 20255
February 20259
January 20255
December 20242
November 20243
October 20246
September 202410
August 20245
July 20244
June 20244

A total of 357 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 27.46 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 58 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202528
April 202520
March 202526
February 202528
January 202534
December 202432
November 202416
October 202417
September 202419
August 202429
July 202422
June 202458
May 202428

A total of 57 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.38 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20254
March 20258
February 20251
January 20252
December 20245
November 20242
October 20245
September 20245
August 20245
July 20244
June 20248
May 20244

A total of 87 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.69 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20256
March 20253
February 20252
January 20252
December 20242
November 202415
October 20246
September 20247
August 20248
July 20245
June 202416
May 20249

A total of 12 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20252
March 20251
January 20251
November 20241
October 20241
August 20241
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 23 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.09 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
March 20252
February 20253
December 20244
November 20241
October 20241
September 20242
July 20241
June 20244
May 20242

A total of 16 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.45 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
September 20243
August 20242
July 20241
May 20242

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
January 20251
December 20241
October 20241
September 20241
July 20241

A total of 26 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.36 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20252
February 20252
December 20242
November 20246
October 20242
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
June 20246
May 20241

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
January 20251
July 20242

A total of 13 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
December 20241
September 20241
August 20246
June 20244

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
October 20241
August 20242

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241
June 20242

High Crime Locations Bridgewater in May 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Bridgewater postcode area is presented below.

1. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total9
Public order4
Possession of weapons2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Harrow Drive (Map)
Total5
Other crime2
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
4. Quarry Close (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Public order1
5. Lavender Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Drugs1
6. Wheatlands (Map)
Total3
Vehicle crime2
Anti-social behaviour1
7. Tenby Drive (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
8. Castle Rise (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Supermarket (Map)
Total2
Shoplifting2
10. Stenhills Crescent (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2

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