Total Crime Rate
47.8 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Rydal Grove area has the 17th lowest crime rate of 54 local areas in Bridgewater , and the 153rd lowest crime rate of 406 local areas in Halton .
This postcode forms a relatively safe pocket compared with the surrounding streets. Neighbouring areas record much higher crime levels, even though this postcode itself remains comparatively low-crime.
The overall crime rate in the area around Rydal Grove (WA7 5EW) in the last 12 months was 47.8 per 1,000 residents and was 56.6% lower than the Bridgewater average (110.2 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 7 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 200.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Violence and sexual offences ( 75.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 9 (≈ 28.7 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 80.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -60.2% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Rydal Grove (WA7 5EW), the main crime hotspot is near Willow Close. Police recorded 21 crimes here, including 13 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Bridgewater| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Rydal Grove | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Burglary | Norleane Crescent | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Norleane Crescent | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Norleane Crescent | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Drugs | Heath Road Crescent | Local resolution |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Laburnum Grove | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Windsor Grove | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Rydal Grove | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
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