Crime Rate in St. Helens: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in St. Helens

The total recorded crimes in St. Helens, UK in July 2025 are around 1,547 as per the recent police data. This equates to a St. Helens crime rate of 8.44 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 183,248 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (687) incidents (4.89% increase)
  • Public order: (167) incidents (4.38% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (132) incidents (-5.71% decrease)
St. Helens Crime Hotspots

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

  • Link Avenue with total crimes: 18
  • Nightclub with total crimes: 17
  • Shaw Street with total crimes: 10

St. Helens Police Info:

Merseyside Police

How safe is St. Helens?

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

  • Relative to the UK:

    • St. Helens has recorded 19,895 crimes in the current year, resulting in a crime rate of 108.57 per 1,000 residents. This places it at rank 115 out of 331 in the UK, indicating it is more dangerous than average.

    • Yearly trends show that in the previous year, the city recorded 20,908 crimes with a crime rate of 114.10, ranking it 80 in the UK. This a decrease in crime suggests Positive changes.

  • Relative to Merseyside:

    • In 2024, St. Helens demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Merseyside average, with 19895 crimes compared to 39728.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, St. Helens witnessed more crimes than 3 out of 4 other cities.

    • In 2023, St. Helens had fewer crimes than the Merseyside average, with 20,908 crimes compared to 38,990. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the city within the region that year. Furthermore, St. Helens witnessed more crimes than 3 out of 4 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Based on the available data, St. Helens is considered more dangerous compared to the national averages.

    • Compared to other cities in Merseyside, St. Helens has a lower crime rate in 2024.

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

St. Helens Crime Analysis: Ward & Area

The difference in crime rates between the most dangerous ward, St Helens Town Centre (304 crimes), and the safest, Sutton North West (19 crimes), is 285 crimes. This noticeable difference indicates a clear disparity in safety across St. Helens.

Similarly, the area of Town Centre West (224 crimes) reports a significantly higher crime count compared to Eccleston (10 crimes), with a difference of 214 crimes. This noticeable difference highlights the diverse crime landscape within St. Helens.

Most Dangerous Wards:

St Helens Town Centre304
Parr185
Newton-le-Willows West103
West Park100
Haydock93

Safest Wards:

Eccleston41
Rainford39
Rainhill37
Billinge & Seneley Green23
Sutton North West19

Most Dangerous Areas:

Town Centre West224
Town Centre East & Fingerpost189
Thatto Heath113
Moss Bank92
Newton-le-Willows88

Safest Areas:

Rainhill North24
Billinge17
Rainhill South13
Garswood12
Eccleston10

St. Helens Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the St. Helens has recorded 1,547 crimes with crime rate of 8.44 ranking 169th out of 331 in the UK and ranked 4 out 331 in terms of total crimes and 3 in terms of crime rate in Merseyside.

In 2024, the total St. Helens crimes were 19,895. The crime rate of St. Helens in 2024 was 108.57 (year) or 9.05 (month) ranking it 115 danzarous in the UK. St. Helens ranked 4 in terms of total crimes and 3 in terms of crime rate in Merseyside.

In 2023, the total crimes in St. Helens were around 20,908 crimes with yearly crime rate of 114.10 (year) or 9.51 (month) ranking 80 out 331 most dangerous city in the UK. As compared to neighboring cities in Merseyside, St. Helens ranked 4 out 331 in terms of total crimes or 3 as per crime rate of St. Helens

CityJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Merseyside)CrimesRank (Merseyside)CrimesRank (Merseyside)
Sefton2,204 527,528 526,412 5
Knowsley1,383 416,090 416,393 4
Wirral3,766 242,751 243,583 2
Liverpool7,293 192,378 187,652 1

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 687 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 167 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (655 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (160 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (668 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (163 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (596 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (172 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (653 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (161 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 555 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 133 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (578 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (138 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 591 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 128 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (597 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (197 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (632 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (210 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (581 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (155 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (629 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (174 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 1434 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 119.50 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 140 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025121
June 2025140
May 2025119
April 2025125
March 2025134
February 2025133
January 202593
December 202490
November 2024123
October 2024119
September 2024111
August 2024126

A total of 56 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20254
May 20257
April 20254
March 20254
February 20251
January 20254
December 20242
November 20243
October 20246
September 202415
August 20241

A total of 984 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 82.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 113 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202571
June 202574
May 202589
April 202564
March 202586
February 202577
January 202557
December 202465
November 202489
October 2024106
September 2024113
August 202493

A total of 462 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 38.50 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 56 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202540
June 202533
May 202530
April 202531
March 202556
February 202541
January 202556
December 202439
November 202433
October 202434
September 202431
August 202438

A total of 85 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.08 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20259
June 202514
May 202511
April 20257
March 20258
February 20255
January 20253
December 20242
November 20244
October 20247
September 20249
August 20246

A total of 1139 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 94.92 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 117 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202596
June 2025111
May 2025117
April 2025111
March 2025109
February 202566
January 202581
December 202471
November 2024103
October 202499
September 202466
August 2024109

A total of 515 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 42.92 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 51 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202529
June 202544
May 202551
April 202549
March 202551
February 202548
January 202547
December 202445
November 202436
October 202444
September 202440
August 202431

A total of 7422 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 618.50 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 687 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025687
June 2025655
May 2025668
April 2025596
March 2025653
February 2025555
January 2025578
December 2024591
November 2024597
October 2024632
September 2024581
August 2024629

A total of 108 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20259
May 202513
April 202510
March 20258
February 20258
January 202511
December 202414
November 202416
October 20243
September 20246
August 20245

A total of 1260 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 105.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 136 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025114
June 2025103
May 202593
April 2025117
March 2025136
February 2025109
January 2025100
December 202462
November 2024113
October 2024107
September 2024114
August 202492

A total of 152 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.67 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202516
June 202513
May 202510
April 202524
March 202512
February 202512
January 202510
December 20249
November 20248
October 202411
September 202414
August 202413

A total of 660 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 55.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 75 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202555
June 202552
May 202575
April 202559
March 202545
February 202531
January 202547
December 202448
November 202465
October 202472
September 202464
August 202447

A total of 1811 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 150.92 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 210 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025132
June 2025140
May 2025145
April 2025172
March 2025161
February 2025118
January 2025138
December 2024123
November 2024197
October 2024210
September 2024118
August 2024157

A total of 1799 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 149.92 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 174 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025167
June 2025160
May 2025163
April 2025154
March 2025139
February 2025131
January 2025121
December 2024128
November 2024140
October 2024167
September 2024155
August 2024174

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. Link Avenue (Map)
Total18
Violence and sexual offences18
2. Nightclub (Map)
Total17
Violence and sexual offences4
Public order4
Anti-social behaviour4
Criminal damage and arson3
Other crime1
Burglary1
3. Shaw Street (Map)
Total10
Public order5
Violence and sexual offences4
Robbery1
4. Esthwaite Avenue (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences6
Drugs2
Burglary1
5. William Street (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences3
Public order2
Drugs2
Burglary1
Bicycle theft1
6. Supermarket (Map)
Total9
Shoplifting8
Public order1

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