Crime Rate in St Helens: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in St Helens

The total recorded crimes in St Helens, Hastings, UK in July 2025 are around 16 as per the recent police data. This equates to a St Helens crime rate of 0.52 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: (6) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
St Helens Crime Hotspots

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

  • Elphinstone Road with total crimes: 2
  • Ashford Way with total crimes: 2
  • Park Close with total crimes: 2

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 Hastings:

    • In 2024, St Helens demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Hastings average, with 213 crimes compared to 745.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, St Helens recorded fewer crimes than 15 out of 15 other areas in the Hastings.

    • In 2023, St Helens had fewer crimes than the Hastings average, with 168 crimes compared to 596. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, St Helens recorded fewer crimes than 15 out of 15 other areas in the Hastings.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Hastings, St Helens has a lower crime rate and is considered safer 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 16 crimes with crime rate of 0.52 ranking 16th out of 15 in the Hastings, UK

In 2024, the total St Helens crimes were 213. The crime rate of St Helens in 2024 was 61.45 (year) or 5.12 (month) ranking it 16 dangerous area in the Hastings.

In 2023, the total crimes in St Helens were around 168 crimes with yearly crime rate of 43.41 (year) or 3.62 (month) ranking 16 most dangerous area in the Hastings.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (St Helens)CrimesRank (St Helens)CrimesRank (St Helens)
Castle196 12,582 12,016 1
Central St Leonards96 31,030 3898 2
Gensing166 21,137 2740 4
Hollington82 5891 4744 3
West St Leonards93 4661 7452 10
Baird81 6619 9681 5
Wishing Tree59 9692 5511 9
Tressell59 8666 6568 6
Ashdown67 7631 8521 7
Old Hastings58 10528 11513 8
Ore35 14561 10447 11
Conquest46 11497 12305 13
Silverhill39 12482 13388 12
Maze Hill37 13354 15286 15
Braybrooke30 15374 14302 14

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 6 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (8 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (7 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (6 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (4 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (7 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (5 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 7 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 5 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (9 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (10 incidents), followed by Drugs also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (6 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (3 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (5 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (4 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 71 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.45 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20258
May 20257
April 20254
March 20257
February 20254
December 20245
November 20249
October 202410
September 20246
August 20245

A total of 26 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20252
May 20253
April 20251
March 20254
February 20253
December 20241
October 20242
September 20242
August 20244

A total of 18 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20252
May 20253
April 20252
March 20252
February 20251
November 20242
September 20243
August 20241

A total of 9 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
April 20252
March 20251
December 20242
September 20242

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20251
February 20252

A total of 37 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.70 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20256
May 20252
April 20256
March 20255
February 20257
December 20242
November 20244
September 20241
August 20242

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
April 20252
February 20253
October 20241
September 20242

A total of 9 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
October 20243

A total of 3 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20242
October 20241

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241

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. Elphinstone Road (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Ashford Way (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Park Close (Map)
Total2
Possession of weapons1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Hurst Court Gardens (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Conifer Close (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
6. Osborne Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Manston Way (Map)
Total1
Public order1
8. Keppel Road (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
9. St Helen'S Crescent (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. A2101 (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1

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