Crime Rate in St Helens: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in St Helens

The total recorded crimes in St Helens, Barnsley, UK in July 2025 are around 186 as per the recent police data. This equates to a St Helens crime rate of 6.09 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around St Helens, encompassing approximately 30,547 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (81) incidents (9.46% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (25) incidents (66.67% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (19) incidents (-13.64% decrease)
St Helens Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 36
  • Blakeley Close with total crimes: 8
  • Cayton Close with total crimes: 7

How safe is St Helens?

To understand the safety of St Helens, we need to analyze St Helens crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Barnsley:

    • In 2024, St Helens reported a higher crime volume than the Barnsley average, with 1,877 crimes compared to 1,539. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, St Helens witnessed more crimes than 15 out of 20 other areas in the Barnsley.

    • In 2023, St Helens had fewer crimes than the Barnsley average, with 1,326 crimes compared to 1,456. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Barnsley, St Helens has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Negative changes in overall safety.

St Helens Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the St Helens has recorded 186 crimes with crime rate of 0.52 ranking 3th out of 20 in the Barnsley, UK

In 2024, the total St Helens crimes were 1,877. The crime rate of St Helens in 2024 was 61.45 (year) or 5.12 (month) ranking it 6 dangerous area in the Barnsley.

In 2023, the total crimes in St Helens were around 1,326 crimes with yearly crime rate of 43.41 (year) or 3.62 (month) ranking 11 most dangerous area in the Barnsley.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (St Helens)CrimesRank (St Helens)CrimesRank (St Helens)
Kingstone250 13,820 13,464 1
Stairfoot236 22,652 22,645 2
Central180 42,555 32,490 3
Dearne North148 51,932 52,185 4
Old Town142 71,982 41,571 6
Monk Bretton131 81,523 91,608 5
North East147 61,546 71,524 7
Rockingham100 141,536 81,433 8
Worsbrough100 131,457 101,353 9
Wombwell117 91,209 141,239 14
Darfield106 111,436 111,333 10
Penistone East114 101,240 131,045 16
Dearne South79 171,185 151,264 12
Royston105 121,380 121,259 13
Cudworth92 161,115 161,105 15
Hoyland Milton93 15887 18906 17
Dodworth70 18933 17758 18
Darton East57 21783 19754 19
Penistone West60 19613 21626 21
Darton West59 20657 20682 20

St Helens Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 81 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 25 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (74 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (22 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (51 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (41 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (61 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (18 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (55 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (14 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 35 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 27 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (44 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (15 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 57 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 18 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (72 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (15 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (39 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (28 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (55 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (23 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (50 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (21 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 674 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 56.17 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 81 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202581
June 202574
May 202551
April 202561
March 202555
February 202535
January 202544
December 202457
November 202472
October 202439
September 202455
August 202450

A total of 189 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.75 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202517
June 202517
May 202515
April 20259
March 202512
February 202525
January 202514
December 202418
November 202413
October 202417
September 202422
August 202410

A total of 207 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.25 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202519
June 202522
May 202515
April 202518
March 202514
February 202527
January 202515
December 202411
November 202415
October 202419
September 202411
August 202421

A total of 92 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.67 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 202510
May 20259
April 20255
March 20253
February 20255
January 20254
December 202412
November 202413
October 20245
September 202410
August 20249

A total of 138 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.50 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202513
June 202511
May 202514
April 202518
March 202512
February 202513
January 202514
December 20249
November 202412
October 20247
September 20246
August 20249

A total of 82 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.83 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20254
May 20255
April 20257
March 20255
February 202510
January 20255
December 202410
November 20249
October 20246
September 20246
August 202410

A total of 65 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.42 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20254
May 20253
April 20257
March 20256
February 20252
January 20253
December 20243
November 202410
October 20247
September 20247
August 20246

A total of 219 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.25 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 41 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202525
June 202515
May 202541
April 202514
March 20252
February 202516
January 20259
December 202418
November 202414
October 202428
September 202423
August 202414

A total of 22 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20251
May 20253
April 20255
March 20251
February 20252
November 20244
October 20242
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 62 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.17 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20253
May 20256
April 20257
March 20252
February 20253
January 20253
December 20243
November 20247
October 20247
September 20249
August 20247

A total of 42 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.82 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20253
May 20256
April 20252
March 20254
January 20252
December 20246
November 20244
October 20243
September 20246
August 20241

A total of 14 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20251
February 20252
January 20252
December 20242
November 20241
October 20244
September 20241

A total of 9 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
March 20251
December 20241
November 20242
October 20241
September 20241

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251

High Crime Locations St Helens in July 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the St Helens postcode area is presented below.

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total36
Shoplifting25
Public order10
Other crime1
2. Blakeley Close (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences5
Anti-social behaviour3
3. Cayton Close (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences6
Anti-social behaviour1
4. Darley Close (Map)
Total5
Criminal damage and arson2
Other theft2
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Regent Crescent (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Vehicle crime1
6. Fountain Court (Map)
Total5
Drugs2
Anti-social behaviour1
Possession of weapons1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Hatfield Close (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
8. Totley Close (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Other crime1
9. Laithes Lane (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Linby Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1

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