Crime Rate in Sutton South East: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Sutton South East

The total recorded crimes in Sutton South East, St. Helens, UK in March 2025 are around 55 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Sutton South East crime rate of 3.78 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 Sutton South East, encompassing approximately 14,548 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (24) incidents (9.09% increase)
  • Public order: (6) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (5) incidents (66.67% increase)
Sutton South East Crime Hotspots

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

  • Mill Lane with total crimes: 5
  • Marsland Grove with total crimes: 4
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 4

How safe is Sutton South East?

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

  • Relative to St. Helens:

    • In 2024, Sutton South East demonstrated a lower crime volume than the St. Helens average, with 657 crimes compared to 1105.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Sutton South East recorded fewer crimes than 13 out of 17 other cities.

    • In 2023, Sutton South East had fewer crimes than the St. Helens average, with 714 crimes compared to 1,162. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Sutton South East recorded fewer crimes than 12 out of 17 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in St. Helens, Sutton South East has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Sutton South East Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Sutton South East has recorded 55 crimes with crime rate of 3.78 ranking 13th out of 17 in the St. Helens, UK

In 2024, the total Sutton South East crimes were 657. The crime rate of Sutton South East in 2024 was 45.16 (year) or 3.76 (month) ranking it 14 dangerous area in the St. Helens.

In 2023, the total crimes in Sutton South East were around 714 crimes with yearly crime rate of 49.08 (year) or 4.09 (month) ranking 13 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
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
Eccleston37 16472 15504 15
Billinge & Seneley Green44 15436 16409 16
Rainford27 18375 17401 17
Sutton North West33 17370 18352 18

Sutton South East Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (24 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (6 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 22 incidents, and Drugs was another prevalent crime category with 10 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (22 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 24 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (24 reports) and Drugs incidents were also notably high (7 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (32 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (9 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (15 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Drugs (9 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (16 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (8 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 22 incidents, and Drugs was another prevalent crime category with 12 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (60 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (28 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (18 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 (16 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (4 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 70 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
February 20253
January 20253
December 20241
November 20245
October 20244
September 20244
August 20248
July 20248
June 202418
May 20247
April 20243

A total of 295 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 24.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 60 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202524
February 202522
January 202522
December 202424
November 202424
October 202432
September 202415
August 202416
July 202422
June 202460
May 202418
April 202416

A total of 55 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.58 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20254
January 20258
December 20242
November 20245
October 20243
September 20243
August 20248
July 20243
June 20244
May 20248
April 20243

A total of 33 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.30 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20252
January 20252
December 20245
November 20243
October 20241
September 20243
July 20245
June 20248
April 20242

A total of 30 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20253
January 20252
December 20242
November 20246
October 20244
August 20243
July 20241
June 20244

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

MonthCount
March 20254
February 202510
January 20257
December 20241
November 20247
October 20249
September 20249
August 20244
July 202412
June 20246
May 20244
April 20243

A total of 84 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20251
January 202510
December 20242
November 20247
October 20249
September 20244
August 20245
July 20244
June 202428
May 20247
April 20244

A total of 25 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20256
December 20243
November 20242
October 20241
September 20243
August 20241
July 20243
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 22 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
December 20244
November 20242
October 20242
July 20242
June 20246
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 18 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.64 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20252
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
September 20242
August 20241
July 20243
June 20242
May 20241
April 20243

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20251
August 20241

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

MonthCount
January 20251
September 20241

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20242
September 20242
August 20241
June 20242

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241

High Crime Locations Sutton South East in March 2025

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

1. Mill Lane (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Public order1
2. Marsland Grove (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Public order1
3. Supermarket (Map)
Total4
Shoplifting4
4. Orville Street (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Shoplifting1
5. Telford Drive (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Elizabeth Street (Map)
Total3
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Cecil Street (Map)
Total3
Drugs1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Goodban Street (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson2
9. Frederick Street (Map)
Total2
Other crime1
Vehicle crime1
10. Leopold Grove (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1

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