Total Crime Rate
29.9 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Ridgebourne Close area has the 17th lowest crime rate of 33 local areas in Chapelford and Old Hall , and the 251st lowest crime rate of 677 local areas in Warrington .
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 Ridgebourne Close (WA5 9YB) in the last 12 months was 29.9 per 1,000 residents and was 31.7% lower than the Chapelford and Old Hall average (43.8 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 8 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Other crime ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 8 (≈ 20.0 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -20.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -55.1% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Ridgebourne Close (WA5 9YB), the main crime hotspot is near Gresford Close. Police recorded 5 crimes here, including 3 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Chapelford and Old Hall| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Lydbury Close | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Lydbury Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Other crime | Gresford Close | Under investigation |
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