Crime Rate in Rainford: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Rainford

The total recorded crimes in Rainford, St. Helens, UK in May 2025 are around 33 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Rainford crime rate of 6.60 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 Rainford, encompassing approximately 5,000 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (14) incidents (40.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (5) incidents (400.00% increase)
Rainford Crime Hotspots

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

  • Duxbury Close with total crimes: 5
  • Spring Field with total crimes: 3
  • Red Delph Lane with total crimes: 2

How safe is Rainford?

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

  • Relative to St. Helens:

    • In 2024, Rainford demonstrated a lower crime volume than the St. Helens average, with 375 crimes compared to 1105.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Rainford recorded fewer crimes than 16 out of 17 other areas in the St. Helens.

    • In 2023, Rainford had fewer crimes than the St. Helens average, with 401 crimes compared to 1,162. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Rainford recorded fewer crimes than 16 out of 17 other areas in the St. Helens.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Rainford Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Rainford has recorded 33 crimes with crime rate of 6.60 ranking 16th out of 17 in the St. Helens, UK

In 2024, the total Rainford crimes were 375. The crime rate of Rainford in 2024 was 75.00 (year) or 6.25 (month) ranking it 17 dangerous area in the St. Helens.

In 2023, the total crimes in Rainford were around 401 crimes with yearly crime rate of 80.20 (year) or 6.68 (month) ranking 17 most dangerous area in the St. Helens.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Rainford)CrimesRank (Rainford)CrimesRank (Rainford)
St Helens Town Centre334 13,888 14,207 1
Parr160 22,179 22,519 2
Haydock80 91,165 51,398 3
Newton-le-Willows West107 51,475 31,322 5
Peasley Cross & Fingerpost116 31,204 41,212 7
Thatto Heath87 71,163 61,331 4
Newton-le-Willows East110 41,130 7967 9
West Park102 61,097 91,282 6
Bold & Lea Green84 81,115 81,159 8
Blackbrook68 11932 10936 10
Moss Bank73 10846 11819 11
Windle46 13708 12772 12
Rainhill53 12683 13604 14
Sutton South East45 14657 14714 13
Eccleston40 15472 15504 15
Billinge & Seneley Green33 17436 16409 16
Sutton North West20 18370 18352 18

Rainford Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (14 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (10 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (5 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (7 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson 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 7 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (11 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 10 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (13 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (13 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime also remained a significant concern (5 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 (4 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (10 incidents) and then Other crime showed a substantial number of incidents (3 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 11 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (26 reports) and Burglary incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (16 incidents), followed by Other crime also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 39 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20255
March 20253
February 20252
January 20253
December 20242
November 20243
October 20244
September 20243
August 20241
July 20243
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 27 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.70 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
March 20254
February 20253
January 20251
December 20241
November 20244
October 20244
June 20246
May 20241

A total of 15 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
February 20255
December 20242
September 20242
July 20241
June 20242

A total of 157 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202514
April 202510
March 20257
February 20257
January 202511
December 202410
November 202413
October 202413
September 20249
August 202410
July 202411
June 202426
May 202416

A total of 36 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20253
March 20252
January 20254
December 20242
November 20246
October 20245
September 20243
August 20242
July 20243
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 25 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.08 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20251
March 20253
January 20253
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241
July 20243
June 20242
May 20243

A total of 35 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.92 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 24 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20253
February 20251
January 20251
November 20241
October 20243
September 20242
August 20243
July 20243
May 20246

A total of 13 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20253
February 20252
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20242
August 20241
May 20241

A total of 25 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.78 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20252
February 20252
November 20242
October 20243
August 20242
July 20243
June 20248
May 20242

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242

High Crime Locations Rainford in May 2025

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

1. Duxbury Close (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences5
2. Spring Field (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Drugs1
3. Red Delph Lane (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
4. Leyland Road (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Shoplifting1
5. Hyde'S Brow (Map)
Total2
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Astley Close (Map)
Total2
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Red Delph Lane (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
8. B5203 (Map)
Total1
Shoplifting1
9. The Spinney (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Cross Pit Lane (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1

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