Crime Rate in Blackbrook: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Blackbrook

The total recorded crimes in Blackbrook, St. Helens, UK in May 2025 are around 68 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Blackbrook crime rate of 2.19 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 Blackbrook, encompassing approximately 31,052 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (38) incidents (46.15% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (10) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Public order: (7) incidents (75.00% increase)
Blackbrook Crime Hotspots

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

  • Erskine Close with total crimes: 7
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 6
  • Sumner Street with total crimes: 3

How safe is Blackbrook?

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

  • Relative to St. Helens:

    • In 2024, Blackbrook demonstrated a lower crime volume than the St. Helens average, with 932 crimes compared to 1105.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Blackbrook recorded fewer crimes than 9 out of 17 other areas in the St. Helens.

    • In 2023, Blackbrook had fewer crimes than the St. Helens average, with 936 crimes compared to 1,162. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Blackbrook recorded fewer crimes than 9 out of 17 other areas in the St. Helens.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Blackbrook Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Blackbrook has recorded 68 crimes with crime rate of 2.19 ranking 11th out of 17 in the St. Helens, UK

In 2024, the total Blackbrook crimes were 932. The crime rate of Blackbrook in 2024 was 30.01 (year) or 2.50 (month) ranking it 10 dangerous area in the St. Helens.

In 2023, the total crimes in Blackbrook were around 936 crimes with yearly crime rate of 30.14 (year) or 2.51 (month) ranking 10 most dangerous area in the St. Helens.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Blackbrook)CrimesRank (Blackbrook)CrimesRank (Blackbrook)
St Helens Town Centre334 13,888 14,207 1
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
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

Blackbrook Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (38 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (10 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (26 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (12 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (30 incidents) and then Drugs showed a substantial number of incidents (13 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 33 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 10 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (32 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (7 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 38 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (24 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (18 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (35 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (38 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (7 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (34 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (12 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 47 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 13 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (62 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (24 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (52 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 28 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.55 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20253
March 20252
February 20251
January 20252
December 20241
November 20241
October 20246
September 20245
July 20243
June 20242

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
March 20251
January 20251
May 20241

A total of 91 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20254
March 20256
February 20255
January 20254
December 20241
November 20242
October 20244
September 20247
August 202412
July 20248
June 202424
May 20247

A total of 489 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 37.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 62 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202538
April 202526
March 202530
February 202533
January 202532
December 202438
November 202424
October 202435
September 202438
August 202434
July 202447
June 202462
May 202452

A total of 43 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.31 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
March 20252
February 20255
January 20255
December 20242
November 20244
October 20243
September 20243
August 20246
July 20243
June 20246
May 20241

A total of 25 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.08 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 85 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.54 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202510
April 20255
March 202511
February 20258
January 20251
December 20244
November 20247
October 20242
September 20247
August 20246
July 202410
June 20248
May 20246

A total of 110 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.46 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 202512
March 20256
February 202510
January 20257
December 20248
November 202418
October 20245
September 20243
August 20245
July 202413
June 202414
May 20245

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
October 20241
May 20241

A total of 50 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.17 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20256
March 202513
February 20253
January 20255
November 20246
October 20241
September 20241
August 20244
July 20244
June 20242
May 20244

A total of 37 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.70 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20254
March 20251
February 20257
January 20252
October 20242
September 20241
July 20245
June 202412
May 20242

A total of 17 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20255
February 20252
January 20252
September 20241
July 20242
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
December 20241
September 20241
August 20241
June 20242
May 20241

High Crime Locations Blackbrook in May 2025

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

1. Erskine Close (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences6
Criminal damage and arson1
2. Supermarket (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour1
Bicycle theft1
Drugs1
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Sumner Street (Map)
Total3
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
5. Chain Lane (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson3
6. Ashurst Drive (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
7. Phythian Street (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
8. West End Road (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Link Avenue (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Beacon Grove (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1

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