Crime Rate in Bold & Lea Green: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Bold & Lea Green

The total recorded crimes in Bold & Lea Green, St. Helens, UK in May 2025 are around 84 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Bold & Lea Green crime rate of 4.17 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 Bold & Lea Green, encompassing approximately 20,136 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (45) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Public order: (9) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (7) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Bold & Lea Green Crime Hotspots

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

  • Union Bank Lane with total crimes: 4
  • B5204 with total crimes: 4
  • Beamish Close with total crimes: 4

How safe is Bold & Lea Green?

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

  • Relative to St. Helens:

    • In 2024, Bold & Lea Green reported a higher crime volume than the St. Helens average, with 1,115 crimes compared to 1,105. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Bold & Lea Green witnessed more crimes than 10 out of 17 other areas in the St. Helens.

    • In 2023, Bold & Lea Green had fewer crimes than the St. Helens average, with 1,159 crimes compared to 1,162. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Furthermore, Bold & Lea Green witnessed more crimes than 10 out of 17 other areas in the St. Helens.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Bold & Lea Green Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Bold & Lea Green has recorded 84 crimes with crime rate of 4.17 ranking 8th out of 17 in the St. Helens, UK

In 2024, the total Bold & Lea Green crimes were 1,115. The crime rate of Bold & Lea Green in 2024 was 55.37 (year) or 4.61 (month) ranking it 8 dangerous area in the St. Helens.

In 2023, the total crimes in Bold & Lea Green were around 1,159 crimes with yearly crime rate of 57.56 (year) or 4.80 (month) ranking 8 most dangerous area in the St. Helens.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Bold & Lea Green)CrimesRank (Bold & Lea Green)CrimesRank (Bold & Lea Green)
St Helens Town Centre334 13,888 14,207 1
Parr160 22,179 22,519 2
Haydock80 91,165 51,398 3
Newton-le-Willows West107 51,475 31,322 5
Peasley Cross & Fingerpost116 31,204 41,212 7
Thatto Heath87 71,163 61,331 4
Newton-le-Willows East110 41,130 7967 9
West Park102 61,097 91,282 6
Blackbrook68 11932 10936 10
Moss Bank73 10846 11819 11
Windle46 13708 12772 12
Rainhill53 12683 13604 14
Sutton South East45 14657 14714 13
Eccleston40 15472 15504 15
Billinge & Seneley Green33 17436 16409 16
Rainford33 16375 17401 17
Sutton North West20 18370 18352 18

Bold & Lea Green Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (45 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (9 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (30 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (18 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (41 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (11 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 29 incidents, and Drugs was another prevalent crime category with 10 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (24 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (7 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 30 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (28 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (7 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (39 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (11 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (37 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (16 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (23 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (10 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 38 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 16 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (78 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (20 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (46 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (38 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 134 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.31 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 202518
March 20256
February 20256
January 20257
December 20248
November 20247
October 20249
September 202416
August 20248
July 202412
June 202414
May 202414

A total of 488 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 37.54 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 78 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202545
April 202530
March 202541
February 202529
January 202524
December 202430
November 202428
October 202439
September 202437
August 202423
July 202438
June 202478
May 202446

A total of 154 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.85 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 202514
March 202511
February 20253
January 20254
December 20245
November 20247
October 202411
September 202410
August 202410
July 202416
June 202420
May 202438

A total of 59 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.54 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20257
March 20255
February 20252
January 20255
December 20242
November 20244
October 20244
September 20247
August 20241
July 20242
June 20246
May 20247

A total of 59 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.54 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20251
March 20254
February 20253
January 20253
December 20247
November 20244
October 20246
September 20245
August 20241
July 20243
June 20246
May 202410

A total of 25 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.08 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20251
March 20251
February 20252
December 20242
November 20242
October 20242
September 20241
August 20242
July 20243
June 20242
May 20244

A total of 93 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.15 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20256
March 20259
February 20258
January 20251
December 20242
November 20247
October 20245
September 202413
August 20247
July 20249
June 202412
May 20247

A total of 6 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
October 20242
May 20241

A total of 65 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20255
March 20259
February 202510
January 20254
December 20243
November 20244
October 20243
September 20246
August 20242
July 20242
June 202412
May 20244

A total of 28 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.55 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20252
February 20253
January 20252
December 20241
November 20242
October 20241
August 20243
July 20241
June 20248
May 20244

A total of 12 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20253
March 20252
October 20242
September 20241
August 20242
June 20242

A total of 30 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20254
March 20254
February 20257
December 20242
November 20242
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
June 20244
May 20243

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
June 20242

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 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 Bold & Lea Green in May 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Bold & Lea Green postcode area is presented below.

1. Union Bank Lane (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4
2. B5204 (Map)
Total4
Criminal damage and arson2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Beamish Close (Map)
Total4
Public order2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Bracken Court (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
5. Hammersley Avenue (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
6. Jersey Street (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
7. Parkside Avenue (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
8. Neston Avenue (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Rye Close (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Burnage Avenue (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Vehicle crime1

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