Crime Rate in Parr: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Parr

The total recorded crimes in Parr, St. Helens, UK in March 2025 are around 186 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Parr crime rate of 6.70 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 Parr, encompassing approximately 27,761 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (90) incidents (26.76% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (20) incidents (53.85% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (16) incidents (77.78% increase)
Parr Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 7
  • Twyford Place with total crimes: 6
  • Mather Avenue with total crimes: 6

How safe is Parr?

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

  • Relative to St. Helens:

    • In 2024, Parr reported a higher crime volume than the St. Helens average, with 2,179 crimes compared to 1,105. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Parr witnessed more crimes than 16 out of 17 other cities.

    • In 2023, Parr experienced a greater number of crimes than the St. Helens average, with 2,519 crimes compared to 1,162. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Parr witnessed more crimes than 16 out of 17 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Parr Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Parr has recorded 186 crimes with crime rate of 6.70 ranking 2th out of 17 in the St. Helens, UK

In 2024, the total Parr crimes were 2,179. The crime rate of Parr in 2024 was 78.49 (year) or 6.54 (month) ranking it 2 dangerous area in the St. Helens.

In 2023, the total crimes in Parr were around 2,519 crimes with yearly crime rate of 90.74 (year) or 7.56 (month) ranking 2 most dangerous area in the St. Helens.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (St. Helens)CrimesRank (St. Helens)CrimesRank (St. Helens)
St Helens Town Centre314 13,888 14,207 1
Haydock103 41,165 51,398 3
Newton-le-Willows West109 31,475 31,322 5
Thatto Heath88 81,163 61,331 4
Peasley Cross & Fingerpost97 51,204 41,212 7
West Park95 71,097 91,282 6
Bold & Lea Green95 61,115 81,159 8
Newton-le-Willows East77 91,130 7967 9
Blackbrook74 10932 10936 10
Moss Bank64 11846 11819 11
Windle48 14708 12772 12
Rainhill56 12683 13604 14
Sutton South East55 13657 14714 13
Eccleston37 16472 15504 15
Billinge & Seneley Green44 15436 16409 16
Rainford27 18375 17401 17
Sutton North West33 17370 18352 18

Parr Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (90 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (20 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 71 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 18 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (59 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (14 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 56 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 15 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (65 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (14 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (72 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (18 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (70 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Drugs (14 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (78 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (24 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 86 incidents, and Drugs was another prevalent crime category with 16 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (130 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (40 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (104 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (26 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (83 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (22 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 146 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.17 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202512
February 202515
January 202511
December 20243
November 202411
October 202410
September 202414
August 202412
July 202416
June 202414
May 202410
April 202418

A total of 964 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 80.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 130 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202590
February 202571
January 202559
December 202456
November 202465
October 202472
September 202470
August 202478
July 202486
June 2024130
May 2024104
April 202483

A total of 187 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202520
February 202513
January 20256
December 202415
November 202411
October 202416
September 202413
August 202414
July 202414
June 202428
May 202415
April 202422

A total of 71 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.92 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20259
February 20252
January 20257
December 20242
November 20244
October 20246
September 20244
August 20249
July 20245
June 20248
May 20249
April 20246

A total of 52 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
February 20254
January 20254
December 20244
November 20244
October 20247
September 20244
August 20242
July 20242
June 20242
May 202410
April 20243

A total of 201 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202516
February 20259
January 202514
December 202411
November 202414
October 20248
September 20249
August 202424
July 202415
June 202440
May 202426
April 202415

A total of 76 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20259
January 20255
December 20244
November 20244
October 20247
September 20245
August 20246
July 20247
June 20248
May 20247
April 202410

A total of 205 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202516
February 202518
January 202510
December 202414
November 202412
October 202418
September 20249
August 202414
July 202415
June 202440
May 202426
April 202413

A total of 45 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20252
January 20251
December 20247
November 20242
October 202410
August 20245
July 20241
May 20247
April 20245

A total of 55 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20253
January 20254
December 20244
November 20242
October 20249
September 20241
August 20246
July 20244
June 202412
May 20242
April 20243

A total of 22 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 19 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20251
December 20243
November 20243
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242
May 20245

A total of 14 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
October 20241
September 20242
July 20243
June 20246
May 20241

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
April 20241

High Crime Locations Parr in March 2025

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

1. Petrol Station (Map)
Total7
Public order2
Shoplifting2
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Other theft1
2. Twyford Place (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences4
Drugs1
Other crime1
3. Mather Avenue (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences4
Drugs2
4. Caldwell Street (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences5
5. Derbyshire Hill Road (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
6. Brookland Lane (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences5
7. Hoghton Close (Map)
Total5
Criminal damage and arson2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Sky Lark Rise (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1
Public order1
9. Petrol Station (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Shoplifting1
Vehicle crime1
10. Swan Avenue (Map)
Total4
Burglary1
Drugs1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1

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