18 Wards · England & WalesUpdated April 2026Source: Police.uk
Crime by Area in St. Helens
Compare crime rates across all 18 wards in St. Helens. Filter by crime type to find the safest and highest-crime areas. Click any ward to see specific hotspot locations.
Data Sources:Police.ukONS Census 2021HM Land Registry
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Top 10 Wards by Rate
All Wards — Ranked by Crime Rate
All crime types| # | Ward | Rate /1k | Count | |
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| 1 | St Helens Town Centre | 222.9 | 268 | chevron_right |
| 2 | Parr | 150.9 | 226 | chevron_right |
| 3 | Peasley Cross & Fingerpost | 136.8 | 125 | chevron_right |
| 4 | West Park | 89.5 | 60 | chevron_right |
| 5 | Newton-le-Willows West | 85.9 | 111 | chevron_right |
| 6 | Moss Bank | 70.5 | 65 | chevron_right |
| 7 | Thatto Heath | 69.9 | 86 | chevron_right |
| 8 | Bold & Lea Green | 68.7 | 71 | chevron_right |
| 9 | Newton-le-Willows East | 68.1 | 82 | chevron_right |
| 10 | Blackbrook | 67.0 | 62 | chevron_right |
| 11 | Haydock | 58.5 | 64 | chevron_right |
| 12 | Rainhill | 49.5 | 57 | chevron_right |
| 13 | Sutton South East | 39.8 | 53 | chevron_right |
| 14 | Eccleston | 37.2 | 43 | chevron_right |
| 15 | Rainford | 34.7 | 21 | chevron_right |
| 16 | Windle | 34.3 | 37 | chevron_right |
| 17 | Billinge & Seneley Green | 31.9 | 34 | chevron_right |
| 18 | Sutton North West | 22.9 | 25 | chevron_right |
About this data: Crime rates are annualised per 1,000 residents using ONS Census 2021 population data. 3-month trend compares the most recent month against 3 months prior. Data covers England and Wales only and is sourced from police.uk monthly crime records. Full methodology →
Frequently Asked Questions
Which area of St. Helens has the highest crime rate?
St Helens Town Centre has the highest crime rate in St. Helens, with 222.9 crimes per 1,000 residents annually. Click the ward name to see its specific hotspot locations.
Which is the safest ward in St. Helens?
Sutton North West has the lowest crime rate among St. Helens's wards, with 22.9 crimes per 1,000 residents annually.
How many wards does St. Helens have?
St. Helens has 18 electoral wards with crime data available from police.uk.