Crime Rate in St Helens: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in St Helens

The total recorded crimes in St Helens, Barnsley, UK in March 2025 are around 118 as per the recent police data. This equates to a St Helens crime rate of 3.86 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 Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (55) incidents (57.14% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (14) incidents (-48.15% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (12) incidents (-52.00% decrease)
St Helens Crime Hotspots

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

  • Blakeley Close with total crimes: 7
  • Darley Close with total crimes: 7
  • Supermarket 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 cities.

    • 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 March 2025 the St Helens has recorded 118 crimes with crime rate of 3.86 ranking 8th 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.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Barnsley)CrimesRank (Barnsley)CrimesRank (Barnsley)
Kingstone260 13,820 13,464 1
Stairfoot227 22,652 22,645 2
Central165 32,555 32,490 3
Dearne North144 41,932 52,185 4
Old Town122 61,982 41,571 6
Monk Bretton127 51,523 91,608 5
North East119 71,546 71,524 7
Rockingham92 131,536 81,433 8
Worsbrough94 111,457 101,353 9
Darfield114 91,436 111,333 10
Wombwell98 101,209 141,239 14
Dearne South79 161,185 151,264 12
Royston94 121,380 121,259 13
Penistone East82 151,240 131,045 16
Cudworth83 141,115 161,105 15
Hoyland Milton48 21887 18906 17
Dodworth65 18933 17758 18
Penistone West68 17613 21626 21
Darton East56 20783 19754 19
Darton West62 19657 20682 20

St Helens Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 51 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 15 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (102 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (58 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (56 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (31 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (47 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (24 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 199 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202514
February 202527
January 202515
December 202411
November 202415
October 202419
September 202411
August 202421
July 20243
June 202434
May 202416
April 202413

A total of 76 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20253
January 20253
December 20243
November 20247
October 20247
September 20249
August 20247
July 20249
June 20248
May 20244
April 202414

A total of 80 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.67 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20255
January 20254
December 202412
November 202413
October 20245
September 202410
August 20249
July 20244
June 20246
May 20246
April 20243

A total of 249 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 20.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 58 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202512
February 202525
January 202514
December 202418
November 202413
October 202417
September 202422
August 202410
July 202413
June 202458
May 202431
April 202416

A total of 74 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.17 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
February 20252
January 20253
December 20243
November 202410
October 20247
September 20247
August 20246
July 20249
June 20248
May 20245
April 20248

A total of 34 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.40 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 663 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 55.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 102 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202555
February 202535
January 202544
December 202457
November 202472
October 202439
September 202455
August 202450
July 202451
June 2024102
May 202456
April 202447

A total of 113 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 202510
January 20255
December 202410
November 20249
October 20246
September 20246
August 202410
July 20247
June 202436
May 20244
April 20245

A total of 121 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202512
February 202513
January 202514
December 20249
November 202412
October 20247
September 20246
August 20249
July 20245
June 202416
May 202410
April 20248

A total of 12 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
December 20241
November 20242
October 20241
September 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20243

A total of 218 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 202516
January 20259
December 202418
November 202414
October 202428
September 202423
August 202414
July 202415
June 202434
May 202421
April 202424

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

A total of 18 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242

High Crime Locations St Helens in March 2025

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

1. Blakeley Close (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour4
Violence and sexual offences2
Drugs1
2. Darley Close (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences5
Other theft1
Public order1
3. Supermarket (Map)
Total7
Public order2
Shoplifting2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Robbery1
4. Mansfield Road (Map)
Total5
Criminal damage and arson3
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. The Gateway (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Public order1
6. Shawfield Road (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Burglary1
Other crime1
7. Thorne Close (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Burn Place (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
9. Forest Road (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. B6131 (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1

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