Crime Rate in Peasley Cross & Fingerpost: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Peasley Cross & Fingerpost

The total recorded crimes in Peasley Cross & Fingerpost, St. Helens, UK in July 2025 are around 83 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Peasley Cross & Fingerpost crime rate of 21.09 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 Peasley Cross & Fingerpost, encompassing approximately 3,935 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Shoplifting: (31) incidents (-22.50% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (22) incidents (-8.33% decrease)
  • Public order: (10) incidents (100.00% increase)
Peasley Cross & Fingerpost Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 8
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 7
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 7

How safe is Peasley Cross & Fingerpost?

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

  • Relative to St. Helens:

    • In 2024, Peasley Cross & Fingerpost reported a higher crime volume than the St. Helens average, with 1,204 crimes compared to 1,105. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Peasley Cross & Fingerpost witnessed more crimes than 14 out of 17 other areas in the St. Helens.

    • In 2023, Peasley Cross & Fingerpost experienced a greater number of crimes than the St. Helens average, with 1,212 crimes compared to 1,162. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Peasley Cross & Fingerpost witnessed more crimes than 11 out of 17 other areas in the St. Helens.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Peasley Cross & Fingerpost Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Peasley Cross & Fingerpost has recorded 83 crimes with crime rate of 21.09 ranking 10th out of 17 in the St. Helens, UK

In 2024, the total Peasley Cross & Fingerpost crimes were 1,204. The crime rate of Peasley Cross & Fingerpost in 2024 was 305.94 (year) or 25.50 (month) ranking it 4 dangerous area in the St. Helens.

In 2023, the total crimes in Peasley Cross & Fingerpost were around 1,212 crimes with yearly crime rate of 307.97 (year) or 25.66 (month) ranking 7 most dangerous area in the St. Helens.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Peasley Cross & Fingerpost)CrimesRank (Peasley Cross & Fingerpost)CrimesRank (Peasley Cross & Fingerpost)
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
West Park100 41,097 91,282 6
Moss Bank92 6846 11819 11
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

Peasley Cross & Fingerpost Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Shoplifting saw the largest number of reported crimes with 31 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 22 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Shoplifting (40 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (24 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (41 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (30 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Shoplifting were the most frequent (37 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (29 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (29 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (29 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 21 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 13 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Shoplifting (32 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (23 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 28 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 15 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Shoplifting (36 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (34 cases).

In October 2024, Shoplifting dominated crime reports (42 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (31 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (22 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other theft (20 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Shoplifting (39 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (23 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 11 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.22 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20252
April 20252
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
October 20241
September 20241

A total of 100 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.33 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202510
June 20255
May 202512
April 202514
March 20257
February 20255
January 20259
December 202410
November 202411
October 20244
September 20249
August 20244

A total of 327 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 27.25 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 41 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202522
June 202524
May 202541
April 202529
March 202529
February 202521
January 202523
December 202428
November 202434
October 202431
September 202422
August 202423

A total of 97 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.08 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20254
May 202510
April 20252
March 20256
February 20254
January 20252
December 20244
November 202415
October 202415
September 202420
August 20249

A total of 6 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20254
November 20241

A total of 15 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.36 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 41 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.42 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20258
May 20252
April 20253
March 20252
February 20251
January 20255
December 20245
November 20245
October 20242
September 20243
August 20244

A total of 69 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.75 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20253
May 20257
April 20255
March 20258
February 20256
January 20253
December 20242
November 202414
October 20248
September 20242
August 20248

A total of 56 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.67 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 202513
May 20254
April 20253
March 20256
February 20254
January 20253
December 20242
November 20248
October 20242
September 20246
August 20243

A total of 364 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 30.33 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202531
June 202540
May 202530
April 202537
March 202529
February 202513
January 202532
December 202415
November 202436
October 202442
September 202420
August 202439

A total of 45 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20253
May 20254
April 20253
March 20253
February 20254
January 20253
December 20243
November 20243
October 20242
September 202410
August 20244

A total of 35 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20255
May 20251
March 20254
January 20253
December 20245
November 20244
October 20245
September 20242
August 20244

A total of 9 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
March 20251
January 20251
December 20244

A total of 12 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
December 20241
October 20242
September 20248

High Crime Locations Peasley Cross & Fingerpost in July 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Peasley Cross & Fingerpost postcode area is presented below.

1. Shopping Area (Map)
Total8
Shoplifting6
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Shopping Area (Map)
Total7
Shoplifting5
Drugs2
3. Supermarket (Map)
Total7
Shoplifting6
Public order1
4. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total6
Shoplifting5
Other theft1
5. Manville Street (Map)
Total5
Bicycle theft1
Other crime1
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Supermarket (Map)
Total5
Shoplifting3
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
7. Hempstead Close (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Possession of weapons1
Public order1
8. Burtonhead Road (Map)
Total4
Shoplifting4
9. Linkway East (Map)
Total4
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Emmett Street (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1

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