Crime Rate in St Helens: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in St Helens

The total recorded crimes in St Helens, Hastings, UK in March 2025 are around 22 as per the recent police data. This equates to a St Helens crime rate of 0.72 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: (7) incidents (75.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (-28.57% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)
St Helens Crime Hotspots

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

  • Manston Way with total crimes: 4
  • St Helen'S Road with total crimes: 3
  • Park View with total crimes: 3

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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 March 2025 the St Helens has recorded 22 crimes with crime rate of 3.86 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.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Hastings)CrimesRank (Hastings)CrimesRank (Hastings)
Castle185 12,582 12,016 1
Central St Leonards76 31,030 3898 2
Gensing90 21,137 2740 4
Hollington60 8891 4744 3
West St Leonards64 4661 7452 10
Baird63 7619 9681 5
Wishing Tree63 6692 5511 9
Tressell63 5666 6568 6
Ashdown54 9631 8521 7
Old Hastings46 12528 11513 8
Ore52 10561 10447 11
Conquest51 11497 12305 13
Silverhill27 15482 13388 12
Braybrooke32 13374 14302 14
Maze Hill28 14354 15286 15

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 (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).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 11 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (16 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (8 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (4 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Vehicle crime (3 incidents) also being high.

For March 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (9 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (7 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 94 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20257
February 20254
December 20245
November 20249
October 202410
September 20246
August 20245
July 202411
June 202416
May 20248
April 20244
March 20249

A total of 11 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
December 20242
September 20242
June 20242
March 20244

A total of 39 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.55 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20257
December 20242
November 20244
September 20241
August 20242
July 20245
June 20246
May 20241
April 20242
March 20244

A total of 28 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.11 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20253
December 20241
October 20242
September 20242
August 20244
May 20242
April 20243
March 20247

A total of 14 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 14 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
December 20241
November 20242
October 20241
June 20242
May 20242
April 20243
March 20241

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 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 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20253
October 20241
September 20242
July 20241
May 20241
March 20241

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
July 20242

A total of 3 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 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 12 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

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241

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. Manston Way (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. St Helen'S Road (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Park View (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour3
4. Brading Close (Map)
Total2
Vehicle crime2
5. Lancing Close (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
6. Park Avenue (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. The Dene (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Canterbury Rise (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. St Helen'S Park Road (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
10. Baird Drive (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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