Crime Rate in Haydock: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Haydock

The total recorded crimes in Haydock, St. Helens, UK in March 2025 are around 103 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Haydock crime rate of 4.92 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 Haydock, encompassing approximately 20,929 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (45) incidents (95.65% increase)
  • Public order: (15) incidents (66.67% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (9) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
Haydock Crime Hotspots

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

  • Canon Wilson Close with total crimes: 8
  • Athol Close with total crimes: 7
  • A580 with total crimes: 7

How safe is Haydock?

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

  • Relative to St. Helens:

    • In 2024, Haydock reported a higher crime volume than the St. Helens average, with 1,165 crimes compared to 1,105. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Haydock witnessed more crimes than 13 out of 17 other cities.

    • In 2023, Haydock experienced a greater number of crimes than the St. Helens average, with 1,398 crimes compared to 1,162. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Haydock witnessed more crimes than 15 out of 17 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Haydock Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Haydock has recorded 103 crimes with crime rate of 4.92 ranking 4th out of 17 in the St. Helens, UK

In 2024, the total Haydock crimes were 1,165. The crime rate of Haydock in 2024 was 55.66 (year) or 4.64 (month) ranking it 5 dangerous area in the St. Helens.

In 2023, the total crimes in Haydock were around 1,398 crimes with yearly crime rate of 66.79 (year) or 5.57 (month) ranking 3 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
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
Eccleston37 16472 15504 15
Billinge & Seneley Green44 15436 16409 16
Rainford27 18375 17401 17
Sutton North West33 17370 18352 18

Haydock Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (45 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (15 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 23 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 12 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (44 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 41 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 10 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (28 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (29 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (16 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (27 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other theft (13 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (40 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (13 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 31 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 14 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (64 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (22 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (21 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (15 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 Other theft (11 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 91 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.58 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20259
February 202512
January 20259
December 20244
November 20246
October 20245
September 20248
August 202410
July 202414
June 20246
May 20244
April 20244

A total of 106 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20257
February 20253
January 20256
December 20247
November 202410
October 202416
September 20243
August 202411
July 20245
June 202420
May 20248
April 202410

A total of 133 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202515
February 20259
January 20257
December 202410
November 20249
October 202411
September 20248
August 202413
July 202410
June 202420
May 202412
April 20249

A total of 432 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 36.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 64 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202545
February 202523
January 202544
December 202441
November 202428
October 202429
September 202427
August 202440
July 202431
June 202464
May 202421
April 202439

A total of 118 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
February 20259
January 20255
December 20245
November 202410
October 20249
September 202413
August 20249
July 20244
June 202422
May 202415
April 202411

A total of 28 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.55 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20254
December 20241
November 20241
October 20243
September 20241
August 20244
July 20241
June 20246
May 20241
April 20242

A total of 65 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.42 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20252
January 20254
December 20246
November 20246
October 20245
September 20249
August 20248
July 20249
June 20244
May 20246
April 20242

A total of 48 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20252
January 20255
December 20243
November 20244
October 20243
September 20243
August 202411
July 20246
June 20242
May 20245
April 20242

A total of 33 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 61 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20258
February 20251
January 20255
December 20241
November 20243
October 20244
September 20244
August 20244
July 20246
June 202412
May 20245
April 20248

A total of 9 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20252
January 20251
October 20241
August 20241
June 20242
May 20241

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

MonthCount
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241

High Crime Locations Haydock in March 2025

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

1. Canon Wilson Close (Map)
Total8
Shoplifting7
Public order1
2. Athol Close (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences6
Public order1
3. A580 (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences4
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
4. Penny Lane (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Burglary1
Other theft1
Vehicle crime1
5. Branch Way (Map)
Total5
Criminal damage and arson2
Other crime1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Elm Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Other crime1
7. Evans Close (Map)
Total4
Criminal damage and arson2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Haydock Park Gardens (Map)
Total3
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Bluebell Avenue (Map)
Total3
Other theft2
Shoplifting1
10. Piele Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3

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