Crime Rate in St. Helens: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in St. Helens

The total recorded crimes in St. Helens, UK in March 2025 are around 1,602 as per the recent police data. This equates to a St. Helens crime rate of 8.74 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, encompassing approximately 183,248 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (653) incidents (17.66% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (161) incidents (36.44% increase)
  • Public order: (139) incidents (6.11% increase)
St. Helens Crime Hotspots

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

  • William Street with total crimes: 18
  • Emmett Street with total crimes: 18
  • Shaw Street with total crimes: 11

St. Helens Police Info:

Merseyside Police

How safe is St. Helens?

To understand the safety of St. Helens, we need to analyze St. Helens crime statistics in relation to both national and regional averages. This report will examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to the UK:

    • St. Helens has recorded 19,895 crimes in the current year, resulting in a crime rate of 108.57 per 1,000 residents. This places it at rank 115 out of 331 in the UK, indicating it is more dangerous than average.

    • Yearly trends show that in the previous year, the city recorded 20,908 crimes with a crime rate of 114.10, ranking it 80 in the UK. This a decrease in crime suggests Positive changes.

  • Relative to Merseyside:

    • In 2024, St. Helens demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Merseyside average, with 19895 crimes compared to 39728.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, St. Helens witnessed more crimes than 3 out of 4 other cities.

    • In 2023, St. Helens had fewer crimes than the Merseyside average, with 20,908 crimes compared to 38,990. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the city within the region that year. Furthermore, St. Helens witnessed more crimes than 3 out of 4 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Based on the available data, St. Helens is considered more dangerous compared to the national averages.

    • Compared to other cities in Merseyside, St. Helens has a lower crime rate in 2024.

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

St. Helens Crime Analysis: Ward & Area

The difference in crime rates between the most dangerous ward, St Helens Town Centre (314 crimes), and the safest, Rainford (27 crimes), is 287 crimes. This noticeable difference indicates a clear disparity in safety across St. Helens.

Similarly, the area of Town Centre West (233 crimes) reports a significantly higher crime count compared to Eccleston (17 crimes), with a difference of 216 crimes. This noticeable difference highlights the diverse crime landscape within St. Helens.

Most Dangerous Wards:

St Helens Town Centre314
Parr186
Newton-le-Willows West109
Haydock103
Peasley Cross & Fingerpost97

Safest Wards:

Windle48
Billinge & Seneley Green44
Eccleston37
Sutton North West33
Rainford27

Most Dangerous Areas:

Town Centre West233
Town Centre East & Fingerpost188
Thatto Heath128
Derbyshire Hill84
Bold & Clock Face80

Safest Areas:

Haydock West27
Rainhill South26
Eccleston Park23
Garswood20
Eccleston17

St. Helens Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the St. Helens has recorded 1,602 crimes with crime rate of 8.74 ranking 8483th out of 331 in the UK and ranked 4 out 331 in terms of total crimes and 3 in terms of crime rate in Merseyside.

In 2024, the total St. Helens crimes were 19,895. The crime rate of St. Helens in 2024 was 108.57 (year) or 9.05 (month) ranking it 115 danzarous in the UK. St. Helens ranked 4 in terms of total crimes and 3 in terms of crime rate in Merseyside.

In 2023, the total crimes in St. Helens were around 20,908 crimes with yearly crime rate of 114.10 (year) or 9.51 (month) ranking 80 out 331 most dangerous city in the UK. As compared to neighboring cities in Merseyside, St. Helens ranked 4 out 331 in terms of total crimes or 3 as per crime rate of St. Helens

CityMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Merseyside)CrimesRank (Merseyside)CrimesRank (Merseyside)
Knowsley1,250 616,090 416,393 4
Sefton2,163 527,528 526,412 5
Wirral3,279 242,751 243,583 2
Liverpool7,458 192,378 187,652 1

St. Helens Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (653 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (161 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 555 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 133 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (578 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (138 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 591 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 128 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (597 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (197 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (632 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (210 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (581 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (155 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (629 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (174 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 671 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 194 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (1286 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (362 cases).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 6773 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 677.30 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 1286 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 2025653
February 2025555
January 2025578
December 2024591
November 2024597
October 2024632
September 2024581
August 2024629
July 2024671
June 20241286

A total of 1241 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 124.10 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 192 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 2025134
February 2025133
January 202593
December 202490
November 2024123
October 2024119
September 2024111
August 2024126
July 2024120
June 2024192

A total of 1117 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 111.70 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 176 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 2025136
February 2025109
January 2025100
December 202462
November 2024113
October 2024107
September 2024114
August 202492
July 2024108
June 2024176

A total of 428 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 42.80 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 56 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202556
February 202541
January 202556
December 202439
November 202433
October 202434
September 202431
August 202438
July 202450
June 202450

A total of 971 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 97.10 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 196 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202586
February 202577
January 202557
December 202465
November 202489
October 2024106
September 2024113
August 202493
July 202489
June 2024196

A total of 118 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 11.80 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202512
February 202512
January 202510
December 20249
November 20248
October 202411
September 202414
August 202413
July 20249
June 202420

A total of 1655 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 165.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 328 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 2025139
February 2025131
January 2025121
December 2024128
November 2024140
October 2024167
September 2024155
August 2024174
July 2024172
June 2024328

A total of 85 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 8.50 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20258
February 20258
January 202511
December 202414
November 202416
October 20243
September 20246
August 20245
July 20244
June 202410

A total of 914 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 91.40 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 128 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 2025109
February 202566
January 202581
December 202471
November 2024103
October 202499
September 202466
August 2024109
July 202482
June 2024128

A total of 51 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.10 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20251
January 20254
December 20242
November 20243
October 20246
September 202415
August 20241
July 20243
June 202412

A total of 623 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 62.30 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 136 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202545
February 202531
January 202547
December 202448
November 202465
October 202472
September 202464
August 202447
July 202468
June 2024136

A total of 1778 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 177.80 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 362 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 2025161
February 2025118
January 2025138
December 2024123
November 2024197
October 2024210
September 2024118
August 2024157
July 2024194
June 2024362

A total of 67 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.70 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20258
February 20255
January 20253
December 20242
November 20244
October 20247
September 20249
August 20246
July 20249
June 202414

A total of 472 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 47.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 76 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202551
February 202548
January 202547
December 202445
November 202436
October 202444
September 202440
August 202431
July 202454
June 202476

High Crime Locations St. Helens in March 2025

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

1. William Street (Map)
Total18
Violence and sexual offences11
Public order3
Drugs3
Theft from the person1
2. Emmett Street (Map)
Total18
Violence and sexual offences16
Public order2
3. Shaw Street (Map)
Total11
Violence and sexual offences7
Public order2
Criminal damage and arson2
4. Supermarket (Map)
Total11
Shoplifting9
Anti-social behaviour2
5. Nightclub (Map)
Total9
Public order4
Anti-social behaviour3
Theft from the person1
Robbery1
6. Exchange Street (Map)
Total8
Shoplifting3
Criminal damage and arson3
Burglary1
Anti-social behaviour1

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