Crime Rate in St Helens Town Centre: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in St Helens Town Centre

The total recorded crimes in St Helens Town Centre, St. Helens, UK in May 2025 are around 334 as per the recent police data. This equates to a St Helens Town Centre crime rate of 8.91 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 Town Centre, encompassing approximately 37,487 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (108) incidents (-0.92% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (44) incidents (22.22% increase)
  • Public order: (43) incidents (72.00% increase)
St Helens Town Centre Crime Hotspots

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

  • Nightclub with total crimes: 28
  • William Street with total crimes: 22
  • Highpoint with total crimes: 12

How safe is St Helens Town Centre?

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

  • Relative to St. Helens:

    • In 2024, St Helens Town Centre reported a higher crime volume than the St. Helens average, with 3,888 crimes compared to 1,105. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, St Helens Town Centre witnessed more crimes than 17 out of 17 other areas in the St. Helens.

    • In 2023, St Helens Town Centre experienced a greater number of crimes than the St. Helens average, with 4,207 crimes compared to 1,162. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, St Helens Town Centre witnessed more crimes than 17 out of 17 other areas in the St. Helens.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

St Helens Town Centre Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the St Helens Town Centre has recorded 334 crimes with crime rate of 8.91 ranking 1th out of 17 in the St. Helens, UK

In 2024, the total St Helens Town Centre crimes were 3,888. The crime rate of St Helens Town Centre in 2024 was 103.71 (year) or 8.64 (month) ranking it 1 dangerous area in the St. Helens.

In 2023, the total crimes in St Helens Town Centre were around 4,207 crimes with yearly crime rate of 112.22 (year) or 9.35 (month) ranking 1 most dangerous area in the St. Helens.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (St Helens Town Centre)CrimesRank (St Helens Town Centre)CrimesRank (St Helens Town Centre)
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
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

St Helens Town Centre Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (108 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (44 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (109 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (36 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (107 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (43 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 95 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 32 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (99 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (47 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 114 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 32 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (118 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (50 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (109 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (54 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (110 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (34 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (128 incidents) and then Drugs showed a substantial number of incidents (31 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 122 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 42 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 217 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 19.73 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202517
April 202524
March 202526
February 202517
January 202519
December 202412
November 202421
October 202429
September 202420
August 202415
July 202417

A total of 72 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.55 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20252
March 20258
February 20257
January 20258
December 20246
November 20245
October 20249
September 20245
August 20244
July 202412

A total of 1219 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 110.82 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 128 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025108
April 2025109
March 2025107
February 202595
January 202599
December 2024114
November 2024118
October 2024109
September 2024110
August 2024128
July 2024122

A total of 317 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 28.82 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202531
April 202527
March 202540
February 202521
January 202523
December 202414
November 202439
October 202436
September 202428
August 202431
July 202427

A total of 430 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 39.09 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 54 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202544
April 202536
March 202543
February 202532
January 202547
December 202429
November 202450
October 202454
September 202431
August 202422
July 202442

A total of 203 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 18.45 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 37 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202537
April 202519
March 202517
February 202512
January 202516
December 202417
November 202420
October 202413
September 202416
August 202415
July 202421

A total of 103 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.36 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202511
April 202512
March 202512
February 20258
January 20258
December 202415
November 20246
October 20249
September 20246
August 20244
July 202412

A total of 360 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 32.73 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 43 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202543
April 202525
March 202533
February 202531
January 202531
December 202432
November 202432
October 202441
September 202434
August 202430
July 202428

A total of 159 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 14.45 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202514
April 202510
March 202515
February 202513
January 202510
December 202413
November 202412
October 202415
September 202419
August 202421
July 202417

A total of 33 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.30 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20254
March 20253
February 20253
December 20241
November 20244
October 20241
September 20245
August 20244
July 20241

A total of 20 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20253
March 20252
February 20251
January 20252
November 20243
October 20242
September 20242
July 20241

A total of 23 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.56 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20252
March 20254
February 20251
January 20253
November 20241
October 20242
September 20244
July 20242

A total of 19 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20253
March 20252
February 20253
January 20251
November 20244
October 20241
August 20242

A total of 56 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.09 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 202511
March 20252
February 20256
January 20253
December 20244
November 20244
October 20247
September 20243
August 20246
July 20245

High Crime Locations St Helens Town Centre in May 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the St Helens Town Centre postcode area is presented below.

1. Nightclub (Map)
Total28
Violence and sexual offences12
Anti-social behaviour3
Public order3
Shoplifting3
Criminal damage and arson2
Drugs2
Bicycle theft1
Other theft1
Possession of weapons1
2. William Street (Map)
Total22
Violence and sexual offences8
Public order4
Shoplifting4
Drugs2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
Other theft1
3. Highpoint (Map)
Total12
Shoplifting9
Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1
4. Bolton Close (Map)
Total11
Violence and sexual offences4
Burglary2
Shoplifting2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Public order1
5. Shaw Street (Map)
Total9
Public order4
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson1
Possession of weapons1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Brook Street (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences4
Drugs2
Other theft1
Public order1
7. Supermarket (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour4
Public order1
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Parking Area (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
Other theft1
Possession of weapons1
9. Nightclub (Map)
Total6
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
10. Petrol Station (Map)
Total5
Public order2
Drugs1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1

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