Crime Rate in Haydock: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Haydock

The total recorded crimes in Haydock, St. Helens, UK in May 2025 are around 80 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Haydock crime rate of 3.82 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 Haydock, encompassing approximately 20,929 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (33) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (8) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (8) incidents (33.33% increase)
Haydock Crime Hotspots

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

  • Bluebell Avenue with total crimes: 6
  • Athol Close with total crimes: 5
  • Jubilee Crescent with total crimes: 4

How safe is Haydock?

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

  • Relative to St. Helens:

    • In 2024, Haydock reported a higher crime volume than the St. Helens average, with 1,165 crimes compared to 1,105. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Haydock witnessed more crimes than 13 out of 17 other areas in the St. Helens.

    • In 2023, Haydock experienced a greater number of crimes than the St. Helens average, with 1,398 crimes compared to 1,162. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Haydock witnessed more crimes than 15 out of 17 other areas in the St. Helens.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Haydock Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Haydock has recorded 80 crimes with crime rate of 3.82 ranking 9th out of 17 in the St. Helens, UK

In 2024, the total Haydock crimes were 1,165. The crime rate of Haydock in 2024 was 55.66 (year) or 4.64 (month) ranking it 5 dangerous area in the St. Helens.

In 2023, the total crimes in Haydock were around 1,398 crimes with yearly crime rate of 66.79 (year) or 5.57 (month) ranking 3 most dangerous area in the St. Helens.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Haydock)CrimesRank (Haydock)CrimesRank (Haydock)
St Helens Town Centre334 13,888 14,207 1
Parr160 22,179 22,519 2
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
Bold & Lea Green84 81,115 81,159 8
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

Haydock Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (33 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (8 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (33 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (14 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (45 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (15 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 23 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 12 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (44 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (9 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 41 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 10 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (28 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (29 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (16 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (27 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other theft (13 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (40 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (13 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 31 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 14 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (64 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (22 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (21 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (15 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 111 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.54 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20258
March 20257
February 20253
January 20256
December 20247
November 202410
October 202416
September 20243
August 202411
July 20245
June 202420
May 20248

A total of 103 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.92 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 20258
March 20259
February 202512
January 20259
December 20244
November 20246
October 20245
September 20248
August 202410
July 202414
June 20246
May 20244

A total of 121 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.31 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 20256
March 20256
February 20259
January 20255
December 20245
November 202410
October 20249
September 202413
August 20249
July 20244
June 202422
May 202415

A total of 459 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 35.31 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 64 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202533
April 202533
March 202545
February 202523
January 202544
December 202441
November 202428
October 202429
September 202427
August 202440
July 202431
June 202464
May 202421

A total of 78 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 20257
March 20254
February 20252
January 20254
December 20246
November 20246
October 20245
September 20249
August 20248
July 20249
June 20244
May 20246

A total of 36 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20252
March 20252
January 20255
December 20242
November 20243
October 20244
September 20243
August 20241
July 20244
June 20244
May 20244

A total of 58 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.46 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20259
March 20252
February 20252
January 20255
December 20243
November 20244
October 20243
September 20243
August 202411
July 20246
June 20242
May 20245

A total of 72 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.54 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 202514
March 20258
February 20251
January 20255
December 20241
November 20243
October 20244
September 20244
August 20244
July 20246
June 202412
May 20245

A total of 134 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.31 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20254
March 202515
February 20259
January 20257
December 202410
November 20249
October 202411
September 20248
August 202413
July 202410
June 202420
May 202412

A total of 29 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.64 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20253
March 20254
February 20254
December 20241
November 20241
October 20243
September 20241
August 20244
July 20241
June 20246
May 20241

A total of 10 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20251
February 20252
January 20251
October 20241
August 20241
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241

High Crime Locations Haydock in May 2025

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

1. Bluebell Avenue (Map)
Total6
Other theft4
Shoplifting2
2. Athol Close (Map)
Total5
Criminal damage and arson2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Jubilee Crescent (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4
4. Supermarket (Map)
Total4
Shoplifting2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Haydock Park Gardens (Map)
Total3
Vehicle crime2
Other theft1
6. Elm Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
7. A599 (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
8. Woodside Road (Map)
Total2
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Sherlock Avenue (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
10. Moore Park Way (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1

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