Total Crime Rate
12.7 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025The Ridings area has the lowest crime rate of 20 local areas in Saughall & Mollington , and the 149th lowest crime rate of 1,153 local areas in Cheshire West and Chester .
Compared with the surrounding streets, this postcode does not stand out as either a particular hotspot or an unusually safe pocket. Crime levels in the neighbouring output areas are broadly in line with this area.
The overall crime rate in the area around The Ridings (CH1 6AS) in the last 12 months was 12.7 per 1,000 residents and was 73.5% lower than the Saughall & Mollington average (48.0 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 2 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Burglary ( 100.0% YoY). Other major crime categories were broadly unchanged compared to 2024.
Violent crimes totalled 2 (≈ 6.4 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 100.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -77.5% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around The Ridings (CH1 6AS), the main crime hotspot is near The Close. Police recorded 3 crimes here, including 2 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Saughall & Mollington| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | The Close | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
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