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 March 2025 are around 314 as per the recent police data. This equates to a St Helens Town Centre crime rate of 8.38 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 Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (107) incidents (12.63% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (43) incidents (34.38% increase)
  • Drugs: (40) incidents (90.48% increase)
St Helens Town Centre Crime Hotspots

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

  • William Street with total crimes: 20
  • Shaw Street with total crimes: 13
  • Nightclub with total crimes: 13

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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 March 2025 the St Helens Town Centre has recorded 314 crimes with crime rate of 8.38 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.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (St. Helens)CrimesRank (St. Helens)CrimesRank (St. Helens)
Parr186 22,179 22,519 2
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

St Helens Town Centre Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (236 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (88 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (112 incidents), followed by Drugs also remained a significant concern (40 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (109 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (41 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 1459 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 121.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 236 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 2025107
February 202595
January 202599
December 2024114
November 2024118
October 2024109
September 2024110
August 2024128
July 2024122
June 2024236
May 2024112
April 2024109

A total of 503 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 41.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 88 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202543
February 202532
January 202547
December 202429
November 202450
October 202454
September 202431
August 202422
July 202442
June 202488
May 202431
April 202434

A total of 410 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 34.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 70 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202540
February 202521
January 202523
December 202414
November 202439
October 202436
September 202428
August 202431
July 202427
June 202470
May 202440
April 202441

A total of 31 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.10 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20251
January 20253
November 20241
October 20242
September 20244
July 20242
June 20246
May 20244
April 20244

A total of 423 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 35.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 56 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202533
February 202531
January 202531
December 202432
November 202432
October 202441
September 202434
August 202430
July 202428
June 202456
May 202434
April 202441

A total of 192 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202515
February 202513
January 202510
December 202413
November 202412
October 202415
September 202419
August 202421
July 202417
June 202430
May 202412
April 202415

A total of 25 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20251
January 20252
November 20243
October 20242
September 20242
July 20241
June 20246
May 20244
April 20242

A total of 240 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 20.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 39 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202517
February 202512
January 202516
December 202417
November 202420
October 202413
September 202416
August 202415
July 202421
June 202432
May 202439
April 202422

A total of 18 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 105 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.75 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202512
February 20258
January 20258
December 202415
November 20246
October 20249
September 20246
August 20244
July 202412
June 202412
May 20248
April 20245

A total of 242 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 20.17 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202526
February 202517
January 202519
December 202412
November 202421
October 202429
September 202420
August 202415
July 202417
June 202428
May 202421
April 202417

A total of 88 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20258
February 20257
January 20258
December 20246
November 20245
October 20249
September 20245
August 20244
July 202412
June 202410
May 20249
April 20245

A total of 60 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20256
January 20253
December 20244
November 20244
October 20247
September 20243
August 20246
July 20245
June 20248
May 20248
April 20244

A total of 28 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.55 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

High Crime Locations St Helens Town Centre in March 2025

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

1. William Street (Map)
Total20
Violence and sexual offences11
Drugs3
Public order3
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Theft from the person1
2. Shaw Street (Map)
Total13
Violence and sexual offences7
Criminal damage and arson2
Public order2
Burglary1
Drugs1
3. Nightclub (Map)
Total13
Public order4
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Robbery1
Theft from the person1
4. Exchange Street (Map)
Total9
Criminal damage and arson3
Shoplifting3
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Parking Area (Map)
Total7
Public order3
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Theatre/Concert Hall (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences3
Other theft2
Drugs1
Public order1
7. Crab Street (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour6
Public order1
8. Shopping Area (Map)
Total6
Shoplifting4
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Talbot Close (Map)
Total5
Drugs2
Anti-social behaviour1
Theft from the person1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Supermarket (Map)
Total5
Shoplifting3
Anti-social behaviour1
Bicycle theft1

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