Crime Rate in Rainhill: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Rainhill

The total recorded crimes in Rainhill, St. Helens, UK in July 2025 are around 37 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Rainhill crime rate of 1.77 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 Rainhill, encompassing approximately 20,951 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (18) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (150.00% increase)
Rainhill Crime Hotspots

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

  • Ratcliffe Place with total crimes: 5
  • Bell Lane with total crimes: 2
  • Loyola Hey with total crimes: 2

How safe is Rainhill?

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

  • Relative to St. Helens:

    • In 2024, Rainhill demonstrated a lower crime volume than the St. Helens average, with 683 crimes compared to 1105.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Rainhill recorded fewer crimes than 12 out of 17 other areas in the St. Helens.

    • In 2023, Rainhill had fewer crimes than the St. Helens average, with 604 crimes compared to 1,162. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Rainhill recorded fewer crimes than 13 out of 17 other areas in the St. Helens.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Rainhill Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Rainhill has recorded 37 crimes with crime rate of 1.77 ranking 16th out of 17 in the St. Helens, UK

In 2024, the total Rainhill crimes were 683. The crime rate of Rainhill in 2024 was 32.60 (year) or 2.72 (month) ranking it 13 dangerous area in the St. Helens.

In 2023, the total crimes in Rainhill were around 604 crimes with yearly crime rate of 28.83 (year) or 2.40 (month) ranking 14 most dangerous area in the St. Helens.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Rainhill)CrimesRank (Rainhill)CrimesRank (Rainhill)
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
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
Eccleston41 14472 15504 15
Rainford39 15375 17401 17
Billinge & Seneley Green23 17436 16409 16
Sutton North West19 18370 18352 18

Rainhill 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 18 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (18 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (26 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (20 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (8 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (27 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour 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 16 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (10 reports) and Anti-social behaviour 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 Public order was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (25 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (15 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (22 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (15 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (17 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (6 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (15 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (11 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 65 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.42 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20252
May 20251
April 20258
March 20255
February 20255
January 20255
December 20243
November 20248
October 20249
September 20243
August 202411

A total of 239 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 19.92 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202518
June 202518
May 202526
April 202520
March 202527
February 202516
January 202510
December 202425
November 202425
October 202422
September 202417
August 202415

A total of 66 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20256
May 20254
April 20256
March 20257
February 20253
January 20255
December 20245
November 20244
October 20246
September 20246
August 202411

A total of 35 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.92 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20253
May 20256
April 20252
March 20252
February 20254
January 20252
December 20244
November 20243
October 20242
September 20242
August 20243

A total of 15 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 86 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.17 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20254
May 20257
April 20255
March 20258
February 20257
January 20255
December 20244
November 202415
October 202415
September 20246
August 20244

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.22 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251
January 20253
December 20241
November 20241
August 20241

A total of 20 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
May 20253
February 20253
January 20253
December 20242
November 20241
October 20244
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 16 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20253
May 20253
April 20251
March 20252
January 20253
October 20241
September 20242
August 20241

A total of 13 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
February 20252
January 20253
December 20242
November 20242

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

MonthCount
April 20251

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
August 20241

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

MonthCount
January 20251

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

MonthCount
December 20241
November 20241

High Crime Locations Rainhill in July 2025

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

1. Ratcliffe Place (Map)
Total5
Criminal damage and arson2
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
2. Bell Lane (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Loyola Hey (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Bishopdale Drive (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
5. Ritherup Lane (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
6. Vincent Road (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Petrol Station (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
8. Burton Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Arnside Avenue (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Newby Avenue (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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