Total Crime Rate
45.2 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Langdale Road area has the 16th lowest crime rate of 54 local areas in Bridgewater , and the 148th 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 Langdale Road (WA7 5PU) in the last 12 months was 45.2 per 1,000 residents and was 59.0% 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 11 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , unchanged from 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Public order ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Vehicle crime ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 12 (≈ 38.7 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 20.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -65.0% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Langdale Road (WA7 5PU), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Heath Road Crescent, where police recorded 14 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Downs Road (10 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.
View Crime In Bridgewater| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Drugs | Heath Road Crescent | Local resolution |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Abbotts Close | Under investigation |
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