Crime Rate in Bridgewater: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Bridgewater

The total recorded crimes in Bridgewater, Halton, UK in July 2025 are around 45 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Bridgewater crime rate of 3.03 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (27) incidents (22.73% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (5) incidents (66.67% increase)
Bridgewater Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 6
  • Cotterill with total crimes: 4
  • Halton Brook Avenue 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 July 2025 the Bridgewater has recorded 45 crimes with crime rate of 3.03 ranking 12th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Bridgewater)CrimesRank (Bridgewater)CrimesRank (Bridgewater)
Central & West Bank89 31,708 11,688 1
Appleton128 11,628 21,452 3
Mersey & Weston86 41,381 31,473 2
Halton Lea110 21,299 41,392 4
Halton Castle80 5868 5947 5
Ditton, Hale Village & Halebank59 7846 6798 6
Grange66 6806 7731 8
Norton North52 9646 8607 11
Norton South & Preston Brook55 8611 11647 10
Hough Green49 11629 9688 9
Halton View51 10580 12429 13
Bankfield33 13507 13472 12
Birchfield28 14495 14426 14
Daresbury, Moore & Sandymoor27 15486 15423 15
Highfield19 17401 16403 16
Farnworth25 16255 17269 17
Beechwood & Heath13 18206 18193 18

Bridgewater Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 27 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (22 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 17 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.55 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20251
May 20252
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
September 20243
August 20242

A total of 298 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 24.83 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202527
June 202522
May 202528
April 202520
March 202526
February 202528
January 202534
December 202432
November 202416
October 202417
September 202419
August 202429

A total of 67 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.58 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20255
May 20256
April 20256
March 20253
February 20252
January 20252
December 20242
November 202415
October 20246
September 20247
August 20248

A total of 17 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20253
May 20252
April 20252
March 20251
January 20251
November 20241
October 20241
August 20241

A total of 22 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 47 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.92 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

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

A total of 64 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.82 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

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

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
January 20251
October 20241
August 20242

A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 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

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 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

A total of 17 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.12 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

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
January 20251

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 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

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241

High Crime Locations Bridgewater in July 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total6
Shoplifting5
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Cotterill (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Vehicle crime1
3. Halton Brook Avenue (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4
4. Tenby Drive (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
5. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Brackendale (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Drugs1
7. Bridgewater Expressway (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
8. Meadway (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Harrow Drive (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1
10. Richmond Avenue (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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