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 March 2025 are around 97 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Peasley Cross & Fingerpost crime rate of 24.65 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 Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (29) incidents (38.10% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (29) incidents (123.08% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (8) incidents (33.33% increase)
Peasley Cross & Fingerpost Crime Hotspots

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

  • Emmett Street with total crimes: 18
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 12
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 8

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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 March 2025 the Peasley Cross & Fingerpost has recorded 97 crimes with crime rate of 24.65 ranking 5th 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.

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
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

Peasley Cross & Fingerpost Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 32 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 16 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (44 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (38 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (33 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (22 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (22 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other theft (16 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 342 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 28.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202529
February 202521
January 202523
December 202428
November 202434
October 202431
September 202422
August 202423
July 202432
June 202444
May 202433
April 202422

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
October 20241
September 20241
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 90 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20257
February 20255
January 20259
December 202410
November 202411
October 20244
September 20249
August 20244
July 202411
June 20242
May 202413
April 20245

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

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20254
January 20253
December 20243
November 20243
October 20242
September 202410
August 20244
July 20245
June 202412
May 20246
April 20246

A total of 49 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.08 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
February 20254
January 20253
December 20242
November 20248
October 20242
September 20246
August 20243
July 20243
June 20244
May 20244
April 20244

A total of 33 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
January 20253
December 20245
November 20244
October 20245
September 20242
August 20244
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 154 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
February 20254
January 20252
December 20244
November 202415
October 202415
September 202420
August 20249
July 202410
June 202432
May 202421
April 202416

A total of 79 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.58 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20258
February 20256
January 20253
December 20242
November 202414
October 20248
September 20242
August 20248
July 20249
June 20246
May 20245
April 20248

A total of 42 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 314 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 26.17 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202529
February 202513
January 202532
December 202415
November 202436
October 202442
September 202420
August 202439
July 202416
June 202438
May 202422
April 202412

A total of 9 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20251
December 20244
July 20241
April 20242

A total of 13 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 11 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
October 20242
September 20248

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241
April 20241

High Crime Locations Peasley Cross & Fingerpost in March 2025

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

1. Emmett Street (Map)
Total18
Violence and sexual offences16
Public order2
2. Supermarket (Map)
Total12
Shoplifting9
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order1
3. Shopping Area (Map)
Total8
Shoplifting8
4. Shopping Area (Map)
Total7
Shoplifting5
Anti-social behaviour1
Robbery1
5. Supermarket (Map)
Total4
Shoplifting2
Drugs1
Public order1
6. Supermarket (Map)
Total4
Shoplifting3
Criminal damage and arson1
7. Alma Place (Map)
Total3
Other theft1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Manor Street (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Shopping Area (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Shoplifting1
10. Whittaker Street (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1

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