Crime Rate in Parr: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Parr

The total recorded crimes in Parr, St. Helens, UK in July 2025 are around 185 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Parr crime rate of 6.66 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (87) incidents (20.83% increase)
  • Drugs: (20) incidents (150.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (19) incidents (72.73% increase)
Parr Crime Hotspots

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

  • Robinson Place with total crimes: 8
  • Lambourne Grove with total crimes: 8
  • Stretton 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 areas in the St. Helens.

    • 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 areas in the St. Helens.

  • 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 July 2025 the Parr has recorded 185 crimes with crime rate of 6.66 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Parr)CrimesRank (Parr)CrimesRank (Parr)
St Helens Town Centre304 13,888 14,207 1
Haydock93 51,165 51,398 3
Newton-le-Willows West103 31,475 31,322 5
Thatto Heath85 81,163 61,331 4
Peasley Cross & Fingerpost83 101,204 41,212 7
West Park100 41,097 91,282 6
Moss Bank92 6846 11819 11
Newton-le-Willows East88 71,130 7967 9
Bold & Lea Green84 91,115 81,159 8
Blackbrook73 11932 10936 10
Windle47 13708 12772 12
Sutton South East51 12657 14714 13
Rainhill37 16683 13604 14
Eccleston41 14472 15504 15
Rainford39 15375 17401 17
Billinge & Seneley Green23 17436 16409 16
Sutton North West19 18370 18352 18

Parr 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 87 incidents, and Drugs was another prevalent crime category with 20 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (72 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (20 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (71 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson 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 April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (19 incidents) also being high.

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 162 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202519
June 202511
May 202516
April 202511
March 202516
February 20259
January 202514
December 202411
November 202414
October 20248
September 20249
August 202424

A total of 15 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20255
May 20253
April 20251
December 20241
October 20241
September 20242

A total of 134 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.17 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202520
June 20258
May 20258
April 202510
March 202512
February 202515
January 202511
December 20243
November 202411
October 202410
September 202414
August 202412

A total of 175 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.58 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202514
June 202520
May 202516
April 202514
March 202516
February 202518
January 202510
December 202414
November 202412
October 202418
September 20249
August 202414

A total of 177 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.75 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202516
June 202516
May 202518
April 202519
March 202520
February 202513
January 20256
December 202415
November 202411
October 202416
September 202413
August 202414

A total of 861 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 71.75 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 90 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202587
June 202572
May 202571
April 202570
March 202590
February 202571
January 202559
December 202456
November 202465
October 202472
September 202470
August 202478

A total of 56 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.67 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20255
May 20253
April 20254
March 20259
February 20252
January 20257
December 20242
November 20244
October 20246
September 20244
August 20249

A total of 61 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.08 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20255
May 20252
April 20256
March 20254
February 20259
January 20255
December 20244
November 20244
October 20247
September 20245
August 20246

A total of 69 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.75 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202511
June 202511
May 202512
April 20251
March 20255
February 20253
January 20254
December 20244
November 20242
October 20249
September 20241
August 20246

A total of 56 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.67 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20257
May 20253
April 20257
March 20256
February 20254
January 20254
December 20244
November 20244
October 20247
September 20244
August 20242

A total of 22 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20252
May 20252
April 20253
March 20252
February 20253
January 20251
December 20241
October 20241
August 20242

A total of 16 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20251
April 20253
March 20251
January 20251
December 20243
November 20243
September 20241
August 20242

A total of 43 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.91 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20252
May 20255
April 20253
March 20255
February 20252
January 20251
December 20247
November 20242
October 202410
August 20245

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
April 20251

High Crime Locations Parr in July 2025

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

1. Robinson Place (Map)
Total8
Drugs4
Public order2
Anti-social behaviour1
Bicycle theft1
2. Lambourne Grove (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences8
3. Stretton Avenue (Map)
Total6
Burglary2
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Vehicle crime1
4. Pennine Close (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson2
Public order1
5. Barlow Grove (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Possession of weapons1
Robbery1
6. Petrol Station (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4
7. Granville Street (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Kerr Grove (Map)
Total4
Criminal damage and arson2
Possession of weapons1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Berwyn Grove (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Weymouth Avenue (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Public order1

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