Crime Rate in Eccleston: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Eccleston

The total recorded crimes in Eccleston, St. Helens, UK in March 2025 are around 37 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Eccleston crime rate of 2.38 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 Eccleston, encompassing approximately 15,571 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (17) incidents (30.77% increase)
  • Drugs: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
Eccleston Crime Hotspots

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

  • Long Meadow with total crimes: 4
  • Willoughby Drive with total crimes: 3
  • Sadler'S Lane with total crimes: 2

How safe is Eccleston?

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

  • Relative to St. Helens:

    • In 2024, Eccleston demonstrated a lower crime volume than the St. Helens average, with 472 crimes compared to 1105.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Eccleston recorded fewer crimes than 14 out of 17 other cities.

    • In 2023, Eccleston had fewer crimes than the St. Helens average, with 504 crimes compared to 1,162. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Eccleston recorded fewer crimes than 14 out of 17 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Eccleston Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Eccleston has recorded 37 crimes with crime rate of 2.38 ranking 16th out of 17 in the St. Helens, UK

In 2024, the total Eccleston crimes were 472. The crime rate of Eccleston in 2024 was 30.31 (year) or 2.53 (month) ranking it 15 dangerous area in the St. Helens.

In 2023, the total crimes in Eccleston were around 504 crimes with yearly crime rate of 32.37 (year) or 2.70 (month) ranking 15 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
Sutton South East55 13657 14714 13
Billinge & Seneley Green44 15436 16409 16
Rainford27 18375 17401 17
Sutton North West33 17370 18352 18

Eccleston Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (17 incidents) and then Drugs showed a substantial number of incidents (4 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 13 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (25 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (9 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 17 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (18 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (7 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (20 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (9 incidents).

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

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (23 incidents) and then Other theft showed a substantial number of incidents (4 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 13 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (22 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (27 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (13 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Drugs (5 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 49 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.08 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20256
January 20253
December 20242
November 20247
October 20249
September 20242
August 20242
July 20247
June 20244
May 20242
April 20242

A total of 59 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.92 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20252
January 20256
December 20244
November 20243
October 20245
September 20249
August 20244
July 20246
June 20248
May 20245
April 20244

A total of 17 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 217 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.08 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202517
February 202513
January 202525
December 202417
November 202418
October 202420
September 20249
August 202423
July 202413
June 202422
May 202427
April 202413

A total of 22 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 35 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.92 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20253
January 20259
December 20242
November 20242
October 20244
September 20242
August 20242
July 20241
June 20244
May 20244
April 20241

A total of 17 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.40 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
November 20244
September 20241
June 20246
May 20243

A total of 26 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20251
November 20242
October 20241
September 20242
August 20242
July 20244
June 20244
May 20241
April 20245

A total of 17 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20255
December 20241
November 20241
September 20242
August 20243
May 20241
April 20243

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

MonthCount
February 20252
January 20251
November 20242
October 20243
August 20244
June 20246
May 20241
April 20243

A total of 2 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
July 20241

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242

High Crime Locations Eccleston in March 2025

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

1. Long Meadow (Map)
Total4
Other crime3
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Willoughby Drive (Map)
Total3
Burglary1
Public order1
Shoplifting1
3. Sadler'S Lane (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
4. Millfields Court (Map)
Total2
Shoplifting1
Vehicle crime1
5. High Legh (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
6. Bonnington Close (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Clarke'S Crescent (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
8. Villiers Crescent (Map)
Total2
Drugs2
9. Houghton'S Lane (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
10. Gillars Green Drive (Map)
Total2
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1

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