Crime Rate in Thatto Heath: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Thatto Heath

The total recorded crimes in Thatto Heath, St. Helens, UK in March 2025 are around 88 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Thatto Heath crime rate of 3.11 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 Thatto Heath, encompassing approximately 28,308 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (44) incidents (22.22% increase)
  • Drugs: (10) incidents (-16.67% decrease)
  • Public order: (8) incidents (33.33% increase)
Thatto Heath Crime Hotspots

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

  • Timor Avenue with total crimes: 5
  • Mayfield Avenue with total crimes: 5
  • Freemantle Avenue with total crimes: 5

How safe is Thatto Heath?

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

  • Relative to St. Helens:

    • In 2024, Thatto Heath reported a higher crime volume than the St. Helens average, with 1,163 crimes compared to 1,105. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Thatto Heath witnessed more crimes than 12 out of 17 other cities.

    • In 2023, Thatto Heath experienced a greater number of crimes than the St. Helens average, with 1,331 crimes compared to 1,162. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Thatto Heath witnessed more crimes than 14 out of 17 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Thatto Heath Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Thatto Heath has recorded 88 crimes with crime rate of 3.11 ranking 8th out of 17 in the St. Helens, UK

In 2024, the total Thatto Heath crimes were 1,163. The crime rate of Thatto Heath in 2024 was 41.08 (year) or 3.42 (month) ranking it 6 dangerous area in the St. Helens.

In 2023, the total crimes in Thatto Heath were around 1,331 crimes with yearly crime rate of 47.02 (year) or 3.92 (month) ranking 4 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
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

Thatto Heath Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (44 incidents) and then Drugs showed a substantial number of incidents (10 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 36 incidents, and Drugs was another prevalent crime category with 12 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (39 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (12 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 32 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 13 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (30 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (12 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (40 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (11 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (46 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Vehicle crime (13 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (42 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (22 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 50 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 14 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (108 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (14 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (38 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (17 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (39 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (17 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 544 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 45.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 108 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202544
February 202536
January 202539
December 202432
November 202430
October 202440
September 202446
August 202442
July 202450
June 2024108
May 202438
April 202439

A total of 66 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202510
February 202512
January 20252
December 20246
November 20244
October 20241
September 20246
July 20242
June 20248
May 20244
April 202411

A total of 93 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
February 20255
January 202512
December 20246
November 20245
October 20246
September 20248
August 20249
July 202410
June 202414
May 20243
April 20249

A total of 117 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20258
February 20256
January 20259
December 202413
November 202410
October 20248
September 202411
August 202415
July 202414
June 202414
May 20245
April 20244

A total of 41 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.10 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20252
January 20255
December 20243
November 20245
September 202413
August 20243
July 20243
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 38 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.45 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20251
January 20256
December 20243
November 20244
October 20244
September 20241
July 20243
June 20244
May 20244
April 20245

A total of 27 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.70 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20251
January 20256
December 20241
November 20242
October 20242
September 20242
August 20245
July 20243
April 20241

A total of 10 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20253
December 20241
October 20241
August 20241
April 20242

A total of 124 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20251
January 20257
December 20246
November 20248
October 202411
September 202410
August 202422
July 202412
June 202410
May 202417
April 202417

A total of 58 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.83 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20255
January 20251
December 20244
November 202412
October 20246
September 20242
August 20246
July 20244
June 20248
May 20244
April 20243

A total of 8 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20252
November 20241
October 20241
September 20242
May 20241

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
January 20251

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
October 20241
July 20241
April 20241

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241
April 20241

High Crime Locations Thatto Heath in March 2025

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

1. Timor Avenue (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Burglary1
Other crime1
2. Mayfield Avenue (Map)
Total5
Public order2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Freemantle Avenue (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Drugs1
4. Welwyn Close (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Drugs1
Vehicle crime1
5. Lonsdale Avenue (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
6. Elmfield Close (Map)
Total3
Vehicle crime2
Drugs1
7. Hobart Street (Map)
Total3
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Greenough Avenue (Map)
Total3
Other theft3
9. Elton Head Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1
10. Close Street (Map)
Total3
Drugs2
Violence and sexual offences1

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