Crime Rate in Moss Bank: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Moss Bank

The total recorded crimes in Moss Bank, St. Helens, UK in July 2025 are around 92 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Moss Bank crime rate of 6.91 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 Moss Bank, encompassing approximately 13,320 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (40) incidents (48.15% increase)
  • Drugs: (13) incidents (85.71% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Moss Bank Crime Hotspots

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

  • Esthwaite Avenue with total crimes: 9
  • Kendal View with total crimes: 5
  • Blenheim Way with total crimes: 5

How safe is Moss Bank?

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

  • Relative to St. Helens:

    • In 2024, Moss Bank demonstrated a lower crime volume than the St. Helens average, with 846 crimes compared to 1105.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Moss Bank recorded fewer crimes than 10 out of 17 other areas in the St. Helens.

    • In 2023, Moss Bank had fewer crimes than the St. Helens average, with 819 crimes compared to 1,162. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Moss Bank recorded fewer crimes than 10 out of 17 other areas in the St. Helens.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Moss Bank Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Moss Bank has recorded 92 crimes with crime rate of 6.91 ranking 6th out of 17 in the St. Helens, UK

In 2024, the total Moss Bank crimes were 846. The crime rate of Moss Bank in 2024 was 63.51 (year) or 5.29 (month) ranking it 11 dangerous area in the St. Helens.

In 2023, the total crimes in Moss Bank were around 819 crimes with yearly crime rate of 61.48 (year) or 5.12 (month) ranking 11 most dangerous area in the St. Helens.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Moss Bank)CrimesRank (Moss Bank)CrimesRank (Moss Bank)
St Helens Town Centre304 13,888 14,207 1
Parr185 22,179 22,519 2
Haydock93 51,165 51,398 3
Newton-le-Willows West103 31,475 31,322 5
Thatto Heath85 81,163 61,331 4
Peasley Cross & Fingerpost83 101,204 41,212 7
West Park100 41,097 91,282 6
Newton-le-Willows East88 71,130 7967 9
Bold & Lea Green84 91,115 81,159 8
Blackbrook73 11932 10936 10
Windle47 13708 12772 12
Sutton South East51 12657 14714 13
Rainhill37 16683 13604 14
Eccleston41 14472 15504 15
Rainford39 15375 17401 17
Billinge & Seneley Green23 17436 16409 16
Sutton North West19 18370 18352 18

Moss Bank Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 40 incidents, and Drugs was another prevalent crime category with 13 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (27 reports) and Drugs incidents were also notably high (7 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (32 incidents), followed by Drugs also remained a significant concern (8 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (23 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Drugs (10 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , 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 (8 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 35 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (30 reports) and Drugs incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 25 incidents, and Drugs was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (24 reports) and Drugs incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (15 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (11 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (23 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (8 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (35 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (12 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 77 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.42 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20257
May 20256
April 20254
March 20253
February 20254
January 20254
December 20244
November 20247
October 202411
September 20248
August 202412

A total of 77 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.42 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202513
June 20257
May 20258
April 202510
March 20253
February 20252
January 20255
December 20249
November 20248
October 20247
September 20244
August 20241

A total of 343 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 28.58 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202540
June 202527
May 202532
April 202523
March 202534
February 202535
January 202530
December 202425
November 202424
October 202415
September 202423
August 202435

A total of 66 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20256
May 20256
April 20254
March 20256
February 20255
January 20253
December 20242
November 20247
October 20248
September 20242
August 202410

A total of 23 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.09 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20253
May 20251
April 20252
March 20251
January 20255
December 20242
November 20241
October 20241
September 20242
August 20241

A total of 26 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.89 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20251
April 20255
March 20251
January 20251
December 20241
October 20242
September 20247
August 20242

A total of 24 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20252
May 20252
April 20254
March 20253
January 20251
December 20242
November 20243
October 20242
September 20241

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

MonthCount
July 20251
February 20251
October 20241
August 20241

A total of 67 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.58 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20256
May 20258
April 20253
March 20258
February 20254
January 20252
December 20242
November 20244
October 20246
September 20248
August 20249

A total of 39 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20254
May 20252
April 20259
March 20253
February 20251
January 20251
December 20244
November 20243
October 20242
September 20245
August 20243

A total of 22 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
May 20251
November 20243

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20251
February 20251
December 20241
October 20242
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251

High Crime Locations Moss Bank in July 2025

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

1. Esthwaite Avenue (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences6
Drugs2
Burglary1
2. Kendal View (Map)
Total5
Drugs2
Violence and sexual offences2
Vehicle crime1
3. Blenheim Way (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Criminal damage and arson1
4. Green Leach Court (Map)
Total3
Drugs1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Campion Close (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour3
6. Folds Lane (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
7. Fell Grove (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Vehicle crime1
8. Dalehead Place (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
9. Kirkstone Avenue (Map)
Total2
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Honister Avenue (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson2

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